**Meta Platforms Reports Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Amid AI Investments**
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) announced its Q3 2025 earnings, revealing $51.2 billion in revenue, with 98% derived from advertising. The company boasts over 3.54 billion daily active users across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Despite significant capital expenditures expected in 2026, Meta maintained an impressive 40% operating margin.
Currently, Meta’s shares are trading at a forward P/E ratio of 20, making it the most affordable stock among the “Magnificent Seven” compared to Microsoft at 27. This valuation reflects concerns over rising AI infrastructure spending, but Meta’s robust user engagement underlines its profitability.
