# Meta shares slide 6% as AI spending turns free cash flow negative

https://mins.news/en/item/111407

- CNBC, 2026-10-22 15:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/22/meta-stock-q3-earnings-free-cash-flow.html

> Meta shares fell 6% as AI spending pushed free cash flow into negative territory. The social media giant’s five-year credit default swap prices reached record highs, signaling rising investor concerns about its credit risk.

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