Meta Platforms | 8-K: Meta Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Meta reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $42.31B, up 16% YoY, while net income surged 35% to $16.64B. Operating margin improved to 41% from 38% last year, with diluted EPS increasing 37% to $6.43. The company's AI initiatives showed significant progress, with Meta AI reaching nearly 1 billion monthly active users.Family daily active people grew 6% YoY to 3.43 billion, while ad impressions increased 5% and average price per ad rose 10%. The company maintained strong liquidity with $70.23B in cash and marketable securities, generating $24.03B in operating cash flow and $10.33B in free cash flow.Looking ahead, Meta expects Q2 2025 revenue between $42.5-45.5B and lowered full-year expense guidance to $113-118B. However, the company faces regulatory challenges in the EU regarding its subscription model, which could significantly impact European business revenue starting Q3 2025. Capital expenditure guidance was raised to $64-72B, reflecting increased investments in AI infrastructure.

Meta reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $42.31B, up 16% YoY, while net income surged 35% to $16.64B. Operating margin improved to 41% from 38% last year, with diluted EPS increasing 37% to $6.43. The company's AI initiatives showed significant progress, with Meta AI reaching nearly 1 billion monthly active users.Family daily active people grew 6% YoY to 3.43 billion, while ad impressions increased 5% and average price per ad rose 10%. The company maintained strong liquidity with $70.23B in cash and marketable securities, generating $24.03B in operating cash flow and $10.33B in free cash flow.Looking ahead, Meta expects Q2 2025 revenue between $42.5-45.5B and lowered full-year expense guidance to $113-118B. However, the company faces regulatory challenges in the EU regarding its subscription model, which could significantly impact European business revenue starting Q3 2025. Capital expenditure guidance was raised to $64-72B, reflecting increased investments in AI infrastructure.