What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s acquisitions and purchases of intangible and other assets?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported acquisitions and purchases of intangible and other assets of $372.00M in Q1 2026.

Acquisitions and Purchases of Intangible and Other Assets

Meta Platforms, Inc. Acquisitions and Purchases of Intangible and Other Assets increased by 37100.0% to $372.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionInvesting

CategoryGrowth

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate an active M&A strategy to acquire talent, technology, or market share, while lower values suggest a focus on internal R&D.

Detailed definition

The total cash consideration paid for the acquisition of other businesses, net of cash acquired, plus the purchase of id...

Peer comparison

Aggressive tech consolidators show high frequency in this metric, whereas companies focusing on organic development keep this low.

Metric ID: meta_acquisitions_and_intangibles_combined

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q1 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$1.00M	$372.00M
QoQ Change	—	>999%
YoY Change	—	>999%

Range$1.00M – $372.00M

Avg YoY Growth>999%

Median YoY Growth>999%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s acquisitions and purchases of intangible and other assets?: Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported acquisitions and purchases of intangible and other assets of $372.00M in Q1 2026.
What does acquisitions and purchases of intangible and other assets mean?: The total cash spent on buying other companies and purchasing intangible assets like patents.