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Meta's $9.89B Teen Settlement and Rising Ad Costs Set Stage for Advertiser Headwinds in 2027

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Meta posted 26% ad revenue growth on rising prices (up 23% in US/Canada) and took a $9.89B teen settlement charge, with Q4 guidance of $73–76B testing whether ad inflation persists into 2027.

Meta reported 26% ad revenue growth driven by US and Canada ad prices rising 23% while impressions grew 8%, alongside a $9.89 billion settlement charge related to teen safety concerns. The company's Q4 outlook of $73–76 billion will indicate whether advertisers continue absorbing these price increases into 2027, which could reshape budget allocation across paid channels.

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