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Meta Platforms (META) reported a strong second quarter for 2025, posting earnings of $7.14 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.5%. This represents a year-over-year increase of 38.4%. Revenue reached $47.52 billion, which is also above estimates by 5.96% and marks a 21.6% increase year-over-year.
The company saw significant growth across its Family of Apps, which contributed $47.15 billion, accounting for 99.2% of total revenues. Daily Active Users (DAU) for these platforms rose by 6.4% year-over-year to 3.48 billion. Advertising revenue alone increased by 21.5% year-over-year to $46.56 billion, underscoring strong performance across various global regions.
For the upcoming third quarter, Meta anticipates revenues between $47.5 billion and $50.5 billion, while the consensus estimate suggests a 10.9% growth year-over-year. The company’s total expenses are forecasted to range from $114 billion to $118 billion for 2025, reflecting an expected growth rate of 20-24% year-over-year.
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