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Meta reports $32.2B revenue in Q4 2022, focuses on efficiency and metaverse growth

Meta's Q4 2022 performance showed strong revenue but challenges in ad revenue and regulatory compliance.
Emphasis on efficiency, AI, and the metaverse highlights strategic strengths and growth opportunities.
Efforts to mitigate challenges from ATT changes and regulatory issues are underway.
Transition to focusing on top-line growth while enhancing efficiency signals a strategic shift.

Meta reports steady Q1 earnings amidst macro challenges and opportunities

Meta Platforms delivered stable financial performance with revenue growth and strong operating income.
Challenges persist from a volatile macro environment and regulatory uncertainties.
Opportunities lie in expanding messaging ads, improving efficiency, and navigating currency tailwinds.
Strategic focus on operational improvements and long-term financial discipline remains key.

Meta (META) reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes AI and Metaverse

Meta's Q2 performance reflects strong financial results driven by ad performance and operational efficiencies, with a strategic focus on AI and Metaverse development.
Despite challenges in the Reality Labs segment, the company's emphasis on long-term investments and product innovation positions it well for future growth.
Opportunities in AI investments, developer engagement, and revenue growth present avenues for Meta to capitalize on its strengths and navigate challenges effectively.

Meta reports robust Q3 earnings amidst geopolitical challenges and AI innovations

Meta's Q3 2023 performance reflects strong revenue growth driven by ad revenue in the Family of Apps segment, despite challenges in the Reality Labs segment and geopolitical uncertainties.
The company's strengths lie in AI innovation, product development, and user engagement strategies, while challenges include operational losses, geopolitical risks, and regulatory changes.
Opportunities for Meta include technological investments, upcoming product launches, and advancements in AI capabilities, positioning the company for continued growth and market leadership.
Overall, Meta's focus on efficiency, innovation, and market responsiveness underscores its commitment to delivering value to users and investors amidst a dynamic business landscape.

Meta reports robust Q4 earnings, focuses on AI innovation

Meta's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue growth and profitability, driven by its ad business and AI advancements, with a focus on efficiency and stability for the future.
While facing challenges in managing expenses and maintaining profitability, Meta is strategically planning for long-term success by minimizing headcount additions and investing in key areas.
The company's opportunities lie in enhancing e-commerce advertising, introducing dividends, and expanding messaging monetization strategies, aligning with its vision for future technology products.

Meta reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI innovation for growth

Meta's Q1 performance reflects strong revenue growth and a focus on AI advancements, despite challenges from regulatory issues and TikTok events.
The company's strengths lie in its positioning as a leading AI company, strategic innovation in Reality Labs, and partnerships for growth opportunities.
While facing challenges in regulatory risks and monetizing AI services, Meta sees opportunities in evolving AI capabilities and expanding monetization avenues.

Meta reports strong Q2 earnings, eyes growth through AI and metaverse

Meta delivered a robust performance in Q2, showcasing strong revenue growth and a focus on innovation through AI and metaverse initiatives.
While facing challenges like foreign currency headwinds and evolving consumer expectations, Meta's strengths in AI technology and metaverse products position it well for future growth.
Opportunities lie in personalized experiences, industry collaborations, and market expansion, indicating a promising outlook for Meta's continued success.

Meta reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes AI growth opportunities

Meta's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, product momentum, and growth prospects.
While facing challenges in the Reality Labs segment and high expenses, Meta is focused on innovation and monetization strategies.
Opportunities lie in AI applicability, infrastructure investments, and optimizing revenue streams for sustained growth.
Overall, Meta's strategic focus on product development and user experience positions it for continued success and expansion.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Microsoft

Big tech including Microsoft and Meta are stepping up spending to build out AI data centers in a rush to meet vast demand, but Wall Street is hungry for a quicker payday on the billions invested.

Meta, Microsoft lift AI spending, worrying Wall Street ahead of Amazon results

The old saying is you've got to spend money to make money. For Meta, notching a third quarter earnings report with record revenues, the fact remains that the long-term artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap will require as yet undefined billions of dollars of capital investments in the next year and beyond.

Meta's Zuckerberg Touts AI Progress but Warns of ‘Serious Infrastructure'

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 30, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Kenneth Dorell - Director of IR Mark Zuckerberg - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Susan Li - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Nowak - Morgan Stanley Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Douglas Anmuth - JPMorgan Justin Post - Bank of America Ross Sandler - Barclays Ronald Josey - Citi Ken Gawrelski - Wells Fargo Securities Youssef Squali - Truist Securities Mark Mahaney - Evercore ISI Operator Good afternoon. My name is Krista and I will be your conference operator today.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Zuckerberg said that he is going to keep building out Meta's infrastructure and data centers, because the opportunity is so huge, even if investors don't like it.

With Reality Labs, Meta risks heading down slippery slope of overspending again

Meta Platforms (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in Wednesday's earnings call that more spending on artificial intelligence (AI) products and infrastructure "is maybe not what investors want to hear in the near term," but that he feels it's necessary for the tech giant to seize opportunities in the industry.

Meta Says It's 'Making a Lot of Progress' With AI as Spending Grows

Meta has been so quick to build out its massive data center and computing infrastructure for AI that even CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a bit surprised. Meta raised the low end of its capital expenditures guidance for 2024 to $38 billion from $37 billion.

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

As we've stated in this space previously, the big news the market is waiting for is not here yet.

Markets Give Back Gains as Hovering Continues

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Meta Platforms (META) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Meta Platforms (META) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Meta Platforms, Inc. reported a double beat, the seventh in a row. Meta Platforms keeps growing its margins, resulting in outsized earnings growth. Meta's valuation is not very high, considering its growth rate and market position.

Meta Platforms Q3: Massive Earnings Beat

Meta's earnings come after encouraging results from digital ad bellwethers Alphabet and Snap.

Meta warns of ‘significant acceleration' in costs tied to AI after strong Q3

Meta Platforms (META) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.39 per share a year ago.

Meta Platforms (META) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Meta Platforms (META) reported third-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates with a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) demand, and lifted its estimates for how much money it plans to spend this year as it invests in the emerging tech.

Meta's Earnings Top Estimates With a Boost From AI Demand as It Lifts Spending Projections

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB) shares slipped as the Facebook and Instagram parent company guided weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter. For the December quarter, Meta expects revenue in the range of $45 billion to $48 billion, at the lower end missing Street estimates of $46.18 billion.

Meta slips on light fourth quarter revenue guidance

Company beats financial predictions but does not increase daily users as much as Wall Street thought it might

Meta rides AI boom to stellar quarterly earnings, but slightly less than expected

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Meta's Profit Rises 35 Percent, Even as Spending Spree Continues

Starbucks

Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings, Meta outperforms but misses user targets, and Starbucks strategizes for recovery after sales drop.

AI Powers Microsoft's Growth; Meta, Starbucks Tackle User and Sales Challenges

Meta Platforms handily beat Wall Street analysts' estimates in the third quarter, offering an upbeat view of the holiday quarter as its social networks combined to reach almost 3.3 billion daily users. Earnings per share jumped 37% from the year-earlier period to $6.03 on a diluted basis, with total revenue climbing 19% to $40.

Meta Delivers Strong Q3 Report And Upbeat Holiday Outlook; Daily Active Users Grow 5% To Nearly 3.3B

Meta stock was trading lower late Wednesday after the Facebook parent reported Q3 earnings ahead of views. The post Meta Earnings Beat Expectations, But Stock Slips appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Meta Earnings Beat Expectations, But Stock Slips

Shares of Meta Platforms fell by more than 3% as the company reported earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations Wednesday.

Here's Why Meta Stock Is Down Despite Big Earnings Beat

The social media giant is spending billions on artificial intelligence and products for virtual and augmented reality.

Meta Reports Record Revenue, Slower Digital Advertising Growth

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms forecast current-quarter revenue above market expectations on Wednesday, projecting robust holiday ad spending that should continue to cover the cost of its massive artificial intelligence investments.

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms forecasts holiday-quarter revenue above estimates

Meta's Reality Labs unit, which develops augmented and virtual reality technologies, logged an operating loss of $4.4 billion in the third quarter. Reality Labs revenue rose 29% year-over-year to $270 million in the third quarter, below analysts' expectations $310.4 million.

Meta's Reality Labs posts $4.4 billion loss in third quarter

Meta reported third-quarter earnings and posted lower than expected daily active people. The company said it is expecting fourth-quarter revenue to be between $45 billion and $48 billion. The midpoint of that guidance is higher than the analyst consensus of $46.3 billion.

Meta beats on top and bottom lines but misses user growth expectations

MENLO PARK, Calif. , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Meta Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Meta Platforms scheduled to report earnings after Wednesday's close. The stock recently hit a record high near $602/share and is currently trading near that level.

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