Meta Platforms Reports Strong International Revenue Growth for Q1 2025

Have you reviewed Meta Platforms’ (META) recent performance in international markets for the quarter that ended in March 2025? Analyzing international revenue patterns is essential for assessing this social media company’s financial resilience and growth potential, given its significant global presence.

In an interconnected global economy, a company’s ability to penetrate international markets can shape its financial health and growth trajectory. Investors need to understand how much a company relies on these overseas markets to gain insights into its earnings sustainability and overall growth potential.

While having a presence in international markets can serve as a hedge against domestic economic downturns, it also introduces complexities such as currency fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and varied market dynamics. Our recent assessment of META’s quarterly performance revealed important trends in its international revenue, typically scrutinized by Wall Street analysts.

In the most recent quarter, META’s total revenue reached $42.31 billion, reflecting a 16.1% increase from the same period a year ago. Next, we delve into the specifics of META’s international revenue to understand the significance of its global operations.

Breaking Down META’s International Revenue Trends

Europe represented 22.74% of META’s total revenue during the quarter, amounting to $9.62 billion. This figure exceeded analyst expectations by +0.14%, as Wall Street had anticipated $9.61 billion. For context, Europe generated $11.6 billion (23.97%) in the previous quarter and $8.4 billion (23.05%) in the same quarter last year.

In the Asia-Pacific region, revenues totaled $11.24 billion, accounting for 26.56% of META’s total. This figure fell short of the consensus estimate of $11.52 billion, resulting in a surprise of -2.44%. For comparison, Asia-Pacific contributed $12.49 billion (25.81%) in the prior quarter and $10.31 billion (28.29%) a year ago.

Additionally, the Rest of the World segment generated $4.59 billion during the last fiscal quarter, representing 10.84% of total revenue. This amount surpassed expectations by +2.08%, with analysts predicting a contribution of $4.49 billion. A year earlier, the region contributed $4.09 billion, or 11.23%.

Forecast for International Revenues

Wall Street analysts project that Meta Platforms will report revenues of $44.28 billion for the current fiscal quarter, indicating a 13.3% rise from the previous year. Expected contributions to this revenue from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World are 22.9% ($10.13 billion), 24.7% ($10.93 billion), and 11% ($4.88 billion), respectively.

For the entire fiscal year, the company is anticipated to generate $185.8 billion in total revenue, representing a 13% increase year over year. Expected revenues from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World are projected to be 23.2% ($43.04 billion), 25.1% ($46.67 billion), and 10.9% ($20.25 billion) of the total, respectively.

Conclusion

With its reliance on international markets, Meta Platforms faces both opportunities and challenges. Therefore, tracking trends in international revenue is critical for accurately forecasting the company’s future.

In a world where global interconnections and geopolitical tensions are rising, Wall Street analysts pay close attention to these trends. Such insights help them adjust their earnings forecasts, particularly for companies with significant overseas operations. Moreover, a company’s performance in its home market can also significantly influence these projections.

Understanding shifts in a company’s earnings prospects is vital, as research indicates that these changes can greatly affect stock prices in the short term. Improved earnings forecasts typically lead to a rise in stock prices, reinforcing the interconnectedness of performance and market reaction.

Currently, Meta Platforms holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting its potential to perform in line with the overall market in the near future.

Recent Stock Market Performance of Meta Platforms

Over the past four weeks, META’s stock has increased by 20.3%, compared to an increase of 9.1% in the Zacks S&P 500 composite. Meanwhile, the Zacks Computer and Technology sector saw an 11.9% rise. However, in the last three months, META’s shares faced a decline of 13.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped by 3.1% and the overall sector declined by 6.8%.

The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.