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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) generates a steady flow of news tied to its role in social media, digital advertising, artificial intelligence, and large-scale infrastructure. The company’s releases cover topics such as quarterly earnings results, capital return decisions, and updates on its long-term vision to build the future of human connection using AI and immersive technologies.
Investors following META news can expect regular announcements of financial results, including detailed discussions of user metrics across the Family of Apps, advertising performance, expenses, and capital expenditures. Meta also issues news about its capital allocation, such as quarterly cash dividends on its Class A and Class B common stock, and debt offerings reported in related SEC filings.
Beyond core financial updates, Meta appears in news about infrastructure and energy projects that support its data centers and AI ambitions. Examples in the available data include a joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital to develop the Hyperion data center campus in Louisiana, and an agreement with Oklo Inc. to support development of a 1.2 gigawatt nuclear power campus in Ohio for Meta’s regional data centers and AI supercluster.
Meta-related news also surfaces in third-party announcements describing collaborations around its AI models, such as partners integrating Meta’s Llama models into defense and autonomous robotics applications. Together, these stories provide context on how Meta’s platforms, AI capabilities, infrastructure investments, and partnerships are evolving. Readers who monitor META news can track how these elements interact with the company’s financial performance and strategic direction over time.
Roundhill Investments announced the launch of the Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (META ETF), the world's first ETF designed to provide investors exposure to the growing Metaverse market. The ETF tracks the BALLMETA Index, managed by Ball Metaverse Research Partners, led by investor Matthew Ball. The Metaverse is viewed as a successor to the mobile Internet, creating new opportunities across industries. The ETF's holdings include major companies like NVIDIA, Tencent, and Roblox, with the potential market size estimated at $800 billion.
This Saturday, June 19, 2021, marks Juneteenth, celebrated nationwide by Black Americans as the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to ensure the emancipation of enslaved people. Facebook is promoting awareness of this holiday through various initiatives, including a campaign featuring Tina Knowles-Lawson, highlighting her family's history with Juneteenth. The celebrations include spotlighting Black-owned businesses in Galveston and a social series on Black creativity, 'Black Luxury.' These efforts aim to elevate stories of the Black experience and foster community support.
Facebook reported strong Q1 2021 results with total revenue reaching $26.17 billion, a 48% increase year-over-year. Advertising revenue surged 46% to $25.44 billion, attributed to a 30% rise in average ad price. Net income rose 94% to $9.5 billion, resulting in diluted EPS of $3.30. Active users also grew, with 1.88 billion daily active users, up 8% year-over-year. However, the company anticipates challenges from regulatory changes and expects total expenses to be between $70-73 billion in 2021.
Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on April 28, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET on the same day, accessible through the Facebook Investor Relations website. Following the call, a replay will be available for a week. The company emphasizes its commitment to transparency by using its investor website and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's page for disclosures.
On March 15, 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook aims to assist 50 million people in accessing COVID-19 vaccines through various initiatives. The platform will launch a tool showing vaccination locations and appointment links, expand its COVID-19 Information Center to Instagram, and utilize WhatsApp for vaccine registration in partnership with health authorities. Facebook has already connected over 2 billion individuals to COVID-19 information and is working to provide real-time vaccine trends to public officials. These efforts underscore Facebook's commitment to enhancing vaccine accessibility and combating misinformation.
Facebook announced participation in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 2, 2021. COO Sheryl Sandberg and CFO David Wehner will present at the event at 11 a.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast will be available on Facebook's Investor Relations website. This event highlights Facebook's commitment to engaging with investors and stakeholders. The company, founded in 2004, aims to connect people and support communities through its platforms.
Facebook reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, with total revenue of $28.07 billion, a 33% increase year-over-year, and net income of $11.22 billion, up 53%. Advertising revenue surged by 31%, reaching $27.19 billion. Daily active users rose to 1.84 billion, marking an 11% increase. The company announced a $25 billion stock repurchase authorization. However, it faces uncertainties in 2021, including potential impacts from iOS 14 changes and regulatory challenges in Europe. Total expenses for the year are projected between $68-73 billion.
On January 5, 2021, Facebook announced the upcoming release of its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results scheduled for after market close on January 27, 2021. The company will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET to discuss these results, accessible via its Investor Relations website. A replay of this call will be available for one week, alongside transcripts from discussions held with equity research analysts.
Facebook reported strong financial results for Q3 2020, with total revenue reaching $21.47 billion, a 22% increase from Q3 2019. Advertising revenue comprised $21.22 billion, also reflecting a 22% year-over-year rise. Net income rose by 29% to $7.85 billion, translating to diluted EPS of $2.71, up 28%. However, total costs and expenses increased by 28% to $13.43 billion. Daily active users (DAUs) averaged 1.82 billion, a 12% year-over-year growth. Looking ahead, Facebook anticipates challenges in 2021 due to regulatory pressures and shifts in online commerce.
Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) will release its third quarter 2020 financial results after market close on October 29, 2020. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET on the same day. Investors can access the live webcast and related materials on the Facebook Investor Relations website. Following the call, a replay will be available for one week. The company emphasizes transparency by using its investor and newsroom websites for disclosing material non-public information.
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