Meta Platforms Inc. (META) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Meta Platforms Inc. (META) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.20x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $32.23 Billion exceeds net income of $26.77 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Meta Platforms Inc. operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Meta Platforms Inc. Cash Flow Quality Index (2009–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Meta Platforms Inc. across 17 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Meta Platforms Inc. total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Meta Platforms Inc. (2009–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Meta Platforms Inc.. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Meta Platforms Inc. market cap and net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.92x | $115.80 Billion | $60.46 Billion | ▲ +30.8% |
| 2024 | 1.46x | $91.33 Billion | $62.36 Billion | ▼ -19.5% |
| 2023 | 1.82x | $71.11 Billion | $39.10 Billion | ▼ -16.4% |
| 2022 | 2.18x | $50.48 Billion | $23.20 Billion | ▲ +48.5% |
| 2021 | 1.47x | $57.68 Billion | $39.37 Billion | ▲ +10.2% |
| 2020 | 1.33x | $38.75 Billion | $29.15 Billion | ▼ -32.3% |
| 2019 | 1.96x | $36.31 Billion | $18.48 Billion | ▲ +48.4% |
| 2018 | 1.32x | $29.27 Billion | $22.11 Billion | ▼ -12.9% |
| 2017 | 1.52x | $24.22 Billion | $15.93 Billion | ▼ -3.6% |
| 2016 | 1.58x | $16.11 Billion | $10.22 Billion | ▼ -32.4% |
| 2015 | 2.33x | $8.60 Billion | $3.69 Billion | ▲ +25.6% |
| 2014 | 1.86x | $5.46 Billion | $2.94 Billion | ▼ -34.1% |
| 2013 | 2.81x | $4.22 Billion | $1.50 Billion | ▼ -90.7% |
| 2012 | 30.42x | $1.61 Billion | $53.00 Million | ▲ +1863.5% |
| 2011 | 1.55x | $1.55 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +34.5% |
| 2010 | 1.15x | $698.00 Million | $606.00 Million | ▼ -9.3% |
| 2009 | 1.27x | $155.00 Million | $122.00 Million | — |