META vs TSLA: AI Stock Comparison

Meta Platforms, Inc. vs Tesla, Inc.: AI exposure, key metrics, next earnings dates, upcoming catalysts and risks — every number linked to its source.

$META scores higher on AI exposure (4/5 vs 2/5) under our published rubric. The score measures how directly each business is tied to AI, not which stock to buy.
⏱ Next catalyst: Not enough tracked catalysts to compare.
$META 🏆
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Social apps funding one of the biggest AI capex budgets.
$TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
EV and energy-storage maker betting on autonomy and robots.
AI exposure score⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 4/5⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 2/5
Shares outstandingNot shown (multiple share classes or no recent cover-page figure)3.95B
as of 2026-10-15 · 10-Q cover page · SEC filing
CategoryHyperscalers & platformsHyperscalers & platforms
Key metrics
Revenue (latest quarter) $64.60B
10-Q period ended 2026-09-30; +26% y/y · SEC filing
Operating income $12.99B
Same quarter; 20% operating margin · SEC filing
Net income $9.86B
Same quarter · SEC filing
Revenue (latest quarter) $28.05B
10-Q period ended 2026-09-30; -0% y/y · SEC filing
Gross margin 19.6%
Gross profit / revenue, same quarter · SEC filing
Operating income $718.0M
Same quarter; 3% operating margin · SEC filing
Next earningsNot yet announced / not on our calendarNot yet announced / not on our calendar
Next catalyst
Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
NeurIPS 2026 (Atlanta; also Sydney & Paris) · source
Not yet announced / not on our calendar
Upcoming catalysts
Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
NeurIPS 2026 (Atlanta; also Sydney & Paris) · source
None tracked
Most recent reported
Oct 21, 2026
Meta Platforms, Inc. reports quarterly results · source
Q3 revenue $64.6B (+26% y/y); capex $34.9B in the quarter; 2026 capex guided to $135–145B.
Oct 21, 2026
Tesla, Inc. reports quarterly results · source
Autonomy/robotaxi and AI-compute commentary moves an AI-adjacent mega-cap. Revenue: $28.05B (-0% y/y), per 10-Q.
Key risks
  • “We may not be successful in our artificial intelligence initiatives, which could adversely affect our business, reputation, or financial results.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
  • “We have been and remain subject to regulatory and other government investigations, enforcement actions, and settlements, and we expect to continue to be subject to such proceedings and…” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
  • “Demand for our products and services may be impacted by the status of government and economic incentives supporting the development and adoption of such products.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
  • “Our information technology systems or data, or those of our service providers or customers or users could be subject to cyber-attacks or other security incidents, which could result in data…” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
AI angle

Meta uses AI for ad targeting and content ranking and is building frontier models and assistants. Its spending on AI data centers is among the largest of any company.

Tesla's AI exposure is its self-driving software, robotaxi plans, Optimus robot and training compute; vehicle sales still drive most revenue.

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