# Figma reports Q3 earnings beat but shares drop 7% after AI-focused growth plans

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-11-04T21:38:33Z

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## Summary

Figma’s stock fell 7% in extended trading after the company beat analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings. Adjusted earnings per share came in at 10 cents, exceeding the 5-cent forecast, while revenue reached $391.4 million, up from the expected $375.8 million. Net loss narrowed significantly to $81.3 million, down from $1.10 billion a year earlier, and the company’s adjusted operating margin hit 12%, surpassing the 6.1% analyst consensus.

However, fourth-quarter revenue growth is expected to slow to 33%, below the 43% year-over-year growth seen in Q3. The company attributed its strategy to investing in AI capabilities, including expanded AI credits for clients while keeping prices steady. Praveer Melwani, Figma’s finance chief, noted a 50% increase in weekly users spending over $10,000 who utilized AI credits, with the company’s own AI model handling double the share of work and fewer users undoing AI-generated outputs.

## Key points

- AI credits usage surged 50% among high-spending clients, with fewer edits to AI-generated work

## Why it matters

Figma’s AI investments signal a shift toward long-term growth over short-term revenue, contrasting with rivals like Canva cutting jobs. The move could set a precedent for design tools integrating AI without sacrificing core usability.

## Sources

1. [Figma sinks after earnings beat as company prioritizes long-term growth with AI changes](https://cnbc.com/2026/11/04/figma-fig-q3-earnings-report-2026.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-11-04)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Figma reports Q3 earnings beat but shares drop 7% after AI-focused growth plans", 4 November 2026, https://digestai.news/story/figma-reports-q3-earnings-beat-but-shares-drop-7-after-ai-focused-grow

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