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Meta Platforms (META) reported a positive Q3 2025 earnings outlook, with estimates pegged at $6.74 per share, a growth of 11.8% year-over-year. The company forecasts total revenues between $47.5 billion and $50.5 billion, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $49.39 billion, indicating a 21.7% increase from the same quarter last year. META’s advertising revenues are anticipated to reach $48.44 billion for Q3 2025, representing over 21% growth year-over-year.
As of September 9, 2025, META’s user engagement improved significantly, attributed to AI integration across its platforms. For instance, time spent on Facebook and Instagram increased by 5% and 6%, respectively, in Q2 2025, with video engagement seeing over 20% year-over-year growth. The company boasts more than 3.48 billion daily users, driving increased ad revenue potential.
Year-to-date, META shares have risen 28.5%, outperforming many peers, while the overall sector gained 15.4%. However, despite this performance, META’s valuation remains high with a forward price/sales ratio of 8.71X, compared to the sector’s 6.73X.
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