Key Financial Performance of Meta Platforms and Microsoft
As of June 30, 2026, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) generated $90 billion in revenue, significantly surpassing Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), which reported $60.8 billion for the same period. Both companies have shown steady quarter-over-quarter revenue growth over the last eight periods; however, Meta demonstrates notable seasonal dips in Q1 each year. The total revenue gap between the two tech giants continues to widen, raising investor scrutiny over future performance.
A closer look at their net income margins reveals Microsoft at 40% compared to Meta’s 26% for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. While Meta’s revenue relies primarily on advertising, it is making substantial investments in artificial intelligence, spending over $31 billion in the second quarter, contributing to a drop in earnings per share to $6.18 from $7.14 in the previous year. In contrast, Microsoft reported a diluted earnings per share of $4.81, up from $3.65, reflecting strong demand for its offerings.
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