Meta Platforms Q3 2025: AI Expansion Drives Strong Growth Amid Record Investment

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) delivered a powerful third quarter, with revenue climbing 26% year-over-year to $51.2 billion. Advertising contributed $50.1 billion, supported by robust engagement across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Despite a 32% rise in expenses, operating margins held firm at 40%, highlighting Meta’s balance between rapid AI investment and profitability.CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta’s evolution into a frontier AI company is “the right strategy to aggressively front-load buil ...