Core Insights - Meta Platforms reported $51.24 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 26.3% and a surprise of +3.63% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $49.45 billion [1] - The EPS for the same period was $7.25, compared to $6.03 a year ago, with an EPS surprise of +9.68% against the consensus estimate of $6.61 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Family daily active people (DAP) reached 3.54 billion, exceeding the average estimate of 3.49 billion [4] - Headcount was reported at 78,450, surpassing the average estimate of 76,888 [4] - Average Revenue Per Person (ARPP) was $14.46, compared to the estimated $14.08 [4] Advertising Revenue Breakdown - Advertising Revenue in the US & Canada was $21.33 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $21.7 billion, with a year-over-year change of +22.7% [4] - Advertising Revenue in Europe reached $12.07 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $11.65 billion, representing a year-over-year change of +29% [4] - Advertising Revenue in the Asia-Pacific region was $10.27 billion, above the average estimate of $9.87 billion, with a year-over-year change of +25% [4] - Advertising Revenue from the Rest of the World was $6.66 billion, surpassing the estimated $6.37 billion, reflecting a +30.9% year-over-year change [4] - Geographical Revenue by User in the US & Canada was $21.75 billion, compared to the estimated $21.53 billion, with a +23.5% year-over-year change [4] Overall Revenue Insights - Revenue from the Family of Apps (FoA) was $50.77 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $49.07 billion, with a year-over-year change of +25.9% [4] - Revenue from Reality Labs was $470 million, significantly above the average estimate of $339.85 million, representing a year-over-year change of +74.1% [4] - Total Advertising Revenue was $50.08 billion, compared to the average estimate of $48.51 billion, reflecting a +25.6% year-over-year change [4] - Other Revenue was reported at $690 million, exceeding the estimated $588.26 million, with a year-over-year change of +59% [4]

Core Insights - Analysts project that Meta Platforms (META) will report quarterly earnings of $6.60 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.5% [1] - Revenue is expected to reach $49.43 billion, marking a 21.8% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - There has been a 0.4% upward revision in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating analysts' reassessment of their forecasts [2] - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - Revenue from Reality Labs is estimated at $338.99 million, a 25.6% increase year-over-year [5] - Revenue from the Family of Apps (FoA) is projected at $49.05 billion, reflecting a 21.7% year-over-year change [5] - Advertising revenue is expected to reach $48.50 billion, indicating a 21.6% increase from the previous year [5] Geographical Revenue Estimates - Revenue from Other is forecasted to be $584.35 million, a 34.6% increase year-over-year [6] - Advertising Revenue in the US & Canada is expected to be $21.70 billion, up 24.8% year-over-year [6] - Advertising Revenue in Europe is projected at $11.65 billion, reflecting a 24.5% increase year-over-year [6] - Geographical Revenue by User in the Rest of World is estimated at $6.64 billion, a 26% increase from the previous year [7] - Geographical Revenue by User in the US & Canada is expected to reach $21.53 billion, a 22.3% increase year-over-year [7] - Advertising Revenue in the Rest of the World is projected at $6.37 billion, indicating a 25.1% year-over-year change [7] Key Company Metrics - Family daily active people (DAP) is expected to be 3.49 billion, up from 3.29 billion in the same quarter last year [8] - Headcount is projected to reach 76,888, compared to 72,404 a year ago [8] - Average Revenue Per Person (ARPP) is estimated at $14.08, an increase from $12.29 in the previous year [8] Stock Performance - Meta Platforms shares have decreased by 2% over the past month, contrasting with a 1.3% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9] - With a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), META is expected to outperform the overall market in the near term [10]

Core Insights - Meta Platforms reported $47.52 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year increase of 21.6%, with an EPS of $7.14 compared to $5.16 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] Financial Performance - Revenue of $47.52 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $44.84 billion, resulting in a surprise of +5.96% [1] - EPS of $7.14 exceeded the consensus estimate of $5.83, delivering a surprise of +22.47% [1] - Family daily active people (DAP) reached 3.48 billion, slightly above the estimated 3.45 billion [4] - Headcount was reported at 75,945, slightly below the average estimate of 76,249 [4] Revenue Breakdown - Average Revenue Per Person (ARPP) was $13.65, exceeding the estimate of $12.85 [4] - Advertising Revenue in the US & Canada was $20.05 billion, surpassing the estimate of $19.59 billion, with a year-over-year change of +20.8% [4] - Advertising Revenue in Europe reached $11.37 billion, exceeding the estimate of $10.52 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +24.4% [4] - Revenue from the Rest of the World was $6.25 billion, above the estimate of $6.04 billion, with a year-over-year increase of +24.1% [4] - Revenue from the US & Canada was $20.37 billion, exceeding the estimate of $19.36 billion, with a year-over-year change of +20.9% [4] - Advertising Revenue from the Rest of the World was $6 billion, slightly above the estimate of $5.89 billion, with a year-over-year change of +23% [4] - Revenue from Reality Labs was $370 million, below the estimate of $395.82 million, but still showing a year-over-year increase of +4.8% [4] - Revenue from the Family of Apps (FoA) was $47.15 billion, exceeding the estimate of $44.46 billion, with a year-over-year change of +21.8% [4] - Total Advertising Revenue was $46.56 billion, surpassing the estimate of $43.94 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +21.5% [4] - Other Revenue was reported at $583 million, exceeding the estimate of $492.61 million, with a significant year-over-year increase of +49.9% [4] Stock Performance - Meta Platforms' shares returned -2.6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +2.7% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Meta Platforms (META) will report quarterly earnings of $5.83 per share, reflecting a 13% year-over-year increase, with revenues expected to reach $44.84 billion, a 14.8% increase from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 3.2% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts predict 'Revenue- Reality Labs' at $395.82 million, a year-over-year change of +12.1% [5]. - 'Revenue- Family of Apps (FoA)' is expected to be $44.46 billion, indicating a +14.8% change from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Advertising' is projected to reach $43.94 billion, reflecting a +14.6% year-over-year increase [5]. - 'Revenue- Other' is estimated at $492.61 million, showing a +26.6% change year-over-year [6]. - 'Advertising Revenue- US & Canada' is expected to be $19.59 billion, a +18.1% increase [6]. - 'Advertising Revenue- Europe' is projected at $10.52 billion, indicating a +15.2% change [6]. - 'Geographical Revenue by User- Rest of World' is estimated at $6.04 billion, reflecting a +20% year-over-year change [7]. - 'Geographical Revenue by User- US & Canada' is projected to reach $19.36 billion, indicating a +14.9% change [7]. - 'Advertising Revenue- Rest of the World' is expected to be $5.89 billion, reflecting a +20.7% increase [7]. Key Company Metrics - The estimated 'Family daily active people (DAP)' is projected at 3.45 billion, up from 3.27 billion year-over-year [8]. - 'Headcount' is expected to reach 76,249, compared to 70,799 in the previous year [8]. - 'Average Revenue Per Person (ARPP)' is projected at $12.85, compared to $11.89 a year ago [8]. Stock Performance - Meta Platforms shares have decreased by -1.6% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% performance [9].