Meta Platforms Reports $42.3 Billion in Q1 2025 Revenue

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) announced a robust revenue of $42.3 billion for the first quarter of 2025. This growth, attributed to a 16% increase in ad sales alongside innovative AI targeting, raises questions about whether Meta can maintain this momentum while investing in the metaverse for lasting returns over the next five years.

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