Meta Platforms | 10-Q: Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Meta Platforms reported robust first quarter 2025 results with revenue climbing 16% year-over-year to $42.31 billion, driven by strong advertising performance. Net income surged 35% to $16.64 billion, while diluted earnings per share reached $6.43. Ad impressions across Meta's Family of Apps increased 5% YoY, with average price per ad rising 10%.The company continued making significant investments in artificial intelligence initiatives and Reality Labs development, though RL losses expanded to $4.21 billion. Meta's Family daily active people (DAP) grew 6% YoY to 3.43 billion in March 2025, reflecting sustained user engagement growth. The company maintained strong operational execution with a 41% operating margin.Looking ahead, Meta faces ongoing regulatory challenges in Europe regarding its subscription model and data practices. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, up 5% YoY, and repurchased $13.40 billion of shares during the quarter. Capital expenditures are projected at $64-72 billion for 2025, primarily supporting core business growth and AI infrastructure development.

Meta Platforms reported robust first quarter 2025 results with revenue climbing 16% year-over-year to $42.31 billion, driven by strong advertising performance. Net income surged 35% to $16.64 billion, while diluted earnings per share reached $6.43. Ad impressions across Meta's Family of Apps increased 5% YoY, with average price per ad rising 10%.The company continued making significant investments in artificial intelligence initiatives and Reality Labs development, though RL losses expanded to $4.21 billion. Meta's Family daily active people (DAP) grew 6% YoY to 3.43 billion in March 2025, reflecting sustained user engagement growth. The company maintained strong operational execution with a 41% operating margin.Looking ahead, Meta faces ongoing regulatory challenges in Europe regarding its subscription model and data practices. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, up 5% YoY, and repurchased $13.40 billion of shares during the quarter. Capital expenditures are projected at $64-72 billion for 2025, primarily supporting core business growth and AI infrastructure development.