Meta and Microsoft are both cashing in big—Meta’s projected at $61 billion, Microsoft at $90 billion in Q2 2026—but their stock reactions tell a different story. Meta’s AI spending spree ($31B in one quarter) is eating into profits, dragging down earnings per share despite rising revenue. Microsoft? They’re investing heavily too, but managing to boost profits and EPS, making Wall Street happy. Investors aren’t just watching revenue—they’re scrutinizing how companies balance future bets with today’s returns. Meta’s seasonal ad strength may help later, but for now, the market’s favoring Microsoft’s smarter financial dance.

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