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Meta Platforms Inc. (META) operates at the intersection of social connectivity and technological innovation, driving advancements in digital advertising, AI, and immersive technologies. This page serves as the definitive source for Meta-related news, offering investors and analysts timely updates directly from corporate communications and verified industry reports.
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Key updates focus on advertising revenue trends, Reality Labs developments, and platform policy changes. Bookmark this page to monitor how Meta's investments in AI infrastructure and metaverse technologies impact its market position.
Meta reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $42.31 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The company's net income surged 35% to $16.64 billion, with earnings per share of $6.43.
Key highlights include a growing user base of 3.43 billion daily active people, a 5% increase in ad impressions, and a 10% rise in average price per ad. Meta AI reached nearly 1 billion monthly active users.
Looking ahead, Meta expects Q2 2025 revenue between $42.5-45.5 billion and has lowered its full-year expense outlook to $113-118 billion. However, the company faces regulatory challenges in the EU regarding its subscription model, which could impact European business significantly by Q3 2025.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) shareholders are being urged by JLens and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to support Shareholder Proposal 8 at the upcoming May 28, 2025 annual meeting. The proposal requests a detailed report on Meta's policies and effectiveness in combating hate content, particularly antisemitism, on its platforms.
The proposal comes amid concerning statistics: antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a record 9,354 in 2024, up 5% from 2023. According to ADL's research, Facebook has been the platform where Americans most frequently experience harassment for five consecutive years, with 41% of Jewish adults reporting they modified their online behavior to avoid being identified as Jewish.
Meta's own Oversight Board recently questioned the company's rollback of content moderation policies, suggesting potential risks to user safety. With over $150 billion in annual revenue primarily from advertising, stakeholders argue that inadequate content moderation could impact user trust, advertiser relationships, and shareholder value.
BetterInvesting Magazine has selected Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) as its 'Stock to Study' for the June/July 2025 double issue, prompting investors to evaluate whether the stock is overvalued or presents a buying opportunity. The magazine's Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee will provide a comprehensive analysis of Meta's fundamental data, including sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, and return on equity.
In the same issue, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) will receive a fundamental review, with the committee suggesting it merits investigation from an undervalued perspective. The committee comprises six CFA professionals: Daniel J. Boyle, Marisa Bradbury, Philip Keating, Walter J. Kirchberger, Anne Nichols, and Dan Rutter.
Meta Platforms (META) has scheduled its Q1 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.
The earnings webcast will be accessible through Meta's Investor Relations website at investor.atmeta.com, where visitors can find the earnings release, financial tables, and presentation slides. A replay and transcripts of analyst calls will be available on the same platform.
The company also disclosed that material non-public information will be shared through investor.atmeta.com, meta.com/news, and Mark Zuckerberg's social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Meta (NASDAQ: META) has announced that Chief Product Officer Chris Cox will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Pacific Time. The event will feature a live audio webcast with replay availability on Meta's Investor Relations website.
The company also disclosed its official channels for sharing material non-public information in compliance with Regulation FD, which include:
- investor.atmeta.com
- meta.com/news websites
- Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page
- Zuckerberg's Instagram account
- Zuckerberg's Threads profile
Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META) has announced a 5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend for Q1 2025. The company's board of directors has declared a dividend of $0.525 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 26, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2025.
Meta (META) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. Q4 revenue reached $48.39 billion, up 21% year-over-year, while full-year revenue grew 22% to $164.50 billion. Net income for Q4 increased 49% to $20.84 billion, with diluted EPS of $8.02.
Family daily active people (DAP) grew 5% to 3.35 billion in December 2024. Ad impressions increased 6% in Q4, with average price per ad up 14%. The company's operating margin improved to 48% in Q4 2024 from 41% in Q4 2023.
For Q1 2025, Meta expects revenue between $39.5-41.8 billion, representing 8-15% growth. Full-year 2025 expenses are projected at $114-119 billion, with capital expenditures expected in the range of $60-65 billion, primarily focused on infrastructure and AI development.
Circus SE has announced plans to acquire FullyAI, a leading European Agentic AI company whose clients include Meta Platforms and Ford Motor Company. The acquisition aims to integrate FullyAI's autonomous AI Agent technology with Circus' Physical AI applications, particularly its CA-1 food-service robot.
FullyAI specializes in developing AI Agents that guide users through complex service processes, representing the next evolution beyond traditional AI models like ChatGPT. The integration is expected to enhance human-AI interactions in labor-intensive industries.
The deal aligns with Circus' recent announcement of global mass production for its CA-1 robotics system. The company currently has a backlog of over 8,600 units from international clients, representing potential annual recurring software revenues of EUR 1.1 billion. The acquisition could further expand Circus' recurring software and AI revenues.
Meta Platforms (META) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.
The earnings call can be accessed via live webcast on Meta's Investor Relations website (investor.fb.com), where the earnings release, financial tables, and slide presentation will also be available. Conference call transcripts with equity research analysts will be posted to the investor website following the call.
Meta has announced the election of three new directors to its board: Dana White (UFC President and CEO), John Elkann (Exor CEO), and Charlie Songhurst (technology investor). CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted their expertise will help Meta address opportunities in AI, wearables, and human connection.
White brings extensive experience in brand building and sports management, having led UFC to become a global powerhouse broadcasting to over 975 million households. Elkann, as CEO of Exor and Executive Chair of Ferrari and Stellantis, brings global business leadership and investment expertise. Songhurst, who currently invests in over 500 startups globally, contributes significant experience in enterprise SaaS, AI, and deep tech from his previous role as Microsoft's Head of Global Corporate Strategy.
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