Company / Capital Expenditures
Meta Platforms Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$69.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$15.2B / $69.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+87.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, Meta Platforms is in the top 3% for capital expenditures. Capital Expenditures has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $15.2B in FY2022 to $69.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$69.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +38.0%. Ranks 2nd among 64 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $27.0B to $69.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +66.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +38.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1764.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Meta Platforms's capital expenditures has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +38.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures increased 87.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 64 companies in the Communication Services sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 30.9%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 30.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $69.7B | +87.1% |
| FY2024 | $37.3B | +37.8% |
| FY2023 | $27.0B | +78.4% |
| FY2022 | $15.2B | -18.9% |
| FY2021 | $18.7B | +34.3% |
| FY2020 | $13.9B | +106.7% |
| FY2019 | $6.7B | +49.9% |
| FY2018 | $4.5B | +78.0% |
| FY2017 | $2.5B | +37.8% |
| FY2016 | $1.8B | +34.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026