Meta Q1 Review: Investors Hate Capex When They Should Love It
Meta Platforms reported strong Q1 results with 33% year-over-year revenue growth and a 62% EPS beat, but its stock declined due to increased capital expenditure guidance. The market reacted negatively to the higher capex forecast despite the company's solid financial performance. The author argues that investors should view the increased investment as a positive long-term growth signal rather than a short-term cost concern.
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