Stock market information for Meta Platforms Inc (META)
- Meta Platforms Inc is a equity in the USA market.
- The price is 666.47 USD currently with a change of -84.85 USD (-0.11%) from the previous close.
- The latest trade time is Friday, October 31, 18:07:22 +0530.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is one of the most closely watched technology stocks in the world. With its massive user base, aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI), and robust advertising business, Meta offers both opportunity and risk. This article covers current stock performance, recent earnings, key metrics, future outlook, and what investors should watch.
📈 Meta Stock Overview
| Company Name | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Ticker Symbol | META |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Industry | Technology, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California |
| CEO | Mark Zuckerberg |
| Market Cap (Oct 2025) | Approx. $1.25 Trillion |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | ~27.4 |
| 52-Week Range | $293.50 – $534.22 |
Meta’s stock (META) has shown consistent growth throughout 2025, driven by ad revenue recovery, AI-driven monetization, and cost-efficient operations after its “Year of Efficiency” in 2023.
🧠 Meta Earnings Report Q3 2025
Meta reported Q3 2025 earnings on October 25, 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations:
| Metric | Reported (Q3 2025) | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $42.8 Billion | +21% |
| Net Income | $13.5 Billion | +34% |
| EPS (Earnings Per Share) | $5.48 | +32% |
| Operating Margin | 38% | Up from 33% |
| Daily Active Users (DAUs) | 2.19 Billion | +4% |
📊 Key Earnings Drivers:
- AI-powered advertising tools have improved ad relevance and ROI for marketers.
- Threads & Instagram integration continues to attract younger demographics.
- Reality Labs (Metaverse division) reduced losses to $2.9 billion this quarter — a sign of improving efficiency.
- Family of Apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) delivered record engagement.
1. Company Overview
Meta Platforms operates the “Family of Apps”—including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads—and also invests heavily in augmented/virtual reality and AI infrastructure. (Wikipedia)
The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and is a major component of the S&P 500. (Wikipedia)
2. Stock Snapshot
- Ticker: META
- Market position: Large-cap tech, widely held by institutions
- Recent performance: The stock has seen strong gains but also significant volatility as earnings cycles and spending plans weigh on sentiment. (nasdaq.com)
- Key ratios: [From latest data] P/E, EPS growth expectations, etc. (For example: Q2 2025 EPS of US $7.14 on revenue US $47.52 billion) (marketbeat.com)
3. Recent Earnings & Financial Performance
Q1 2025 Highlights
- Revenue: US $42.31 billion (up ~16% year-over-year) (investor.atmeta.com)
- Net income: US $16.64 billion (up ~35%) (investor.atmeta.com)
- Diluted EPS: US $6.43 (investor.atmeta.com)
- Headcount, capital expenditures and other metrics remain elevated.
Q2 2025 Highlights
- EPS: US $7.14, beating consensus by a significant margin. (Investing.com)
- Revenue: US $47.52 billion, up ~21.6% year-over-year. (marketbeat.com)
- Outlook: Company provided guidance for Q3 revenue in the range of roughly US $47.5 billion to US $50.5 billion. (Investopedia)
Other Notes
- The company is spending heavily on AI infrastructure and data centers. (Investopedia)
- Expenditures and capital returns: For example, FY 2024 capex was US $39.23 billion; Q4 2024 revenue US $48.39 billion. (investor.atmeta.com)
4. Earnings Drivers & Strategic Focus
Advertising Revenue Growth
Meta’s core business remains its ad revenue across its platforms. Ad impressions and average price per ad have been rising. (investor.atmeta.com)
User Growth & Engagement
The “Family of Apps” continues to grow in daily active users (DAP) and engagement metrics, which fuels ad inventory and monetization. (investor.atmeta.com)
AI & Infrastructure Investment
Meta is aggressively investing in AI, its own models, data centers, and advanced hardware. This boosts growth potential but also increases expenses and risk. (Investopedia)
Costs & Margins
With rising spending, margins and profitability are under pressure. Investors watch not only revenue growth but how efficiently Meta translates that into profits.
5. Risks & What to Watch
- Rising Expenses: Heavy capex and AI hiring could weigh on free cash flow and margins.
- Regulatory & Privacy Risks: Meta faces regulatory scrutiny globally (data privacy, competition).
- Competition: Platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and other emerging social/AI apps pose threats.
- Macroeconomic Environment: Advertising budgets tend to be cyclical and sensitive to economic slowdowns.
- Valuation: As a large tech company, Meta’s valuation already reflects significant future growth—so earnings disappointments can hurt the stock.
6. Outlook & Analyst Expectations
Analysts expect Meta to continue revenue growth in the low-to-mid 20% range in near term, though growth may decelerate as the base becomes larger. For Q3 2025, one firm projects EPS of about US $6.72. (marketbeat.com) Meta’s guidance and spending plans will be key signals.
7. Investing Considerations
- Long-Term Growth Play: If you believe Meta’s AI bets and ad business will compound over time, it offers a strong long-term story.
- Balance Risk vs Reward: The spending increases bring risk, so consider whether your investment horizon can tolerate short-term margin pressure.
- Valuation Awareness: Make sure the current price aligns with your expected growth and risk.
- Diversification: As with any large-cap tech stock, avoid over-concentration.
8. Meta Platforms Stock Fast Facts
- Company: Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META)
- Sector: Technology / Social Media / Advertising
- Recent Quarterly Growth: Q2 2025 revenue +21.6% y-o-y, EPS beat. (marketbeat.com)
- Key Focus: AI infrastructure, ad monetization, user growth
- Elevating Costs: Capex and hiring as top priorities
