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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on July 30, 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $7.14, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.83, and revenue of $47.5 billion, exceeding the estimated $44.84 billion. These results led to a 12.1% increase in META shares during after-market hours.
The growth was driven largely by advancements in AI for advertising, with over 4 million advertisers using AI-powered Advantage+ campaigns, resulting in a 22% improvement in returns. Daily active users across Meta’s platforms rose 6% year-over-year to 3.48 billion. Meta raised its 2025 capital expenditure guidance to $66-$72 billion, emphasizing investments in AI infrastructure.
For Q3, Meta projects revenue between $47.5 and $50.5 billion. The company is also expanding its AI capabilities into wearable technology with products like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and future plans for standalone AI glasses.
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