Meta Platforms (META) Reports 91% Drop in Free Cash Flow

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) reported its free cash flow dropped to $784 million in the second quarter, down 91% from over $8.5 billion a year prior. This decline contributed to missed earnings and revenue guidance, leading to investor skepticism regarding CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of delivering personal superintelligence. Meta's capital expenditures for the year are projected between $130 billion and $145 billion. The significant drop in financial performance raises concerns for investors about the long-term viability of their large investments in AI infrastructure.