Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Earnings History

Meta Platforms, Inc. - Q4 FY2025 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Jan 28, 2026, 4:04 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Meta Platforms reported strong revenue growth driven by increased ad impressions and pricing, alongside significant investments in infrastructure and AI. While profitability saw a dip in the current quarter due to rising costs, the full year demonstrated robust operational income growth, and the company anticipates continued investment in 2026 with a focus on AI advancements.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Revenue increased 24% year-over-year to $59.89 billion for the fourth quarter and 22% for the full year to $200.97 billion.

    positive
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    Family daily active people (DAP) increased by 7% year-over-year to 3.58 billion.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 operating income grew 20% to $83.28 billion.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 net income was $60.46 billion, a slight decrease of 3% from the prior year, but the current quarter saw a 9% increase in net income.

    neutral

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Total costs and expenses increased significantly by 40% year-over-year in the fourth quarter to $35.15 billion, outpacing revenue growth.

    attention
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    Operating margin decreased to 41% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 48% in the prior year's fourth quarter.

    attention
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    Full year 2025 provision for income taxes increased by 207% to $25.47 billion, impacting net income.

    attention
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    Full year 2025 diluted EPS decreased by 2% to $23.49 compared to $23.86 in the prior year.

    negative
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    Capital expenditures were $72.22 billion for the full year 2025, a significant increase from $37.26 billion in the prior year.

    attention
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    The company anticipates significant expense growth in 2026, driven by infrastructure and employee compensation, with capital expenditures projected between $115-135 billion.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$59.89B
+23.8%
Prior year: $48.38B
Annual (YTD)
$200.97B
N/A
Prior year: $164.50B
Net Income
Quarterly
$22.77B
+9.3%
Prior year: $20.84B
Annual (YTD)
$60.46B
N/A
Prior year: $62.36B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$8.88
+10.7%
Prior year: $8.02
Annual (YTD)
$23.49
N/A
Prior year: $23.86
Operating Income
Quarterly
$24.75B
+5.9%
Prior year: $23.36B
Annual (YTD)
$83.28B
N/A
Prior year: $69.38B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$9.02
+9.5%
Prior year: $8.24
Annual (YTD)
$23.98
N/A
Prior year: $24.61

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
41.0%
Prior Year
48.0%
YoY Change
-700 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
38.0%
Prior Year
43.1%
YoY Change
-506 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Family of Apps
0.0%
N/A
CC: +23.0%
Reality Labs
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% TotalCC
Family of Apps
N/A———+23.0%
Reality Labs
N/A————
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%—

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

Q1 2026

Total revenue
$53500000.0B—$56500000.0B
Mid-point: $55000000.0B
"Assumes foreign currency is an approximately 4% tailwind."

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Strong business performance in 2025.

— Meta Platforms, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Looking forward to advancing personal superintelligence for people around the world in 2026.

— Meta Platforms, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Expect first quarter 2026 total revenue to be in the range of $53.5-56.5 billion.

— Meta Platforms, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Ad impressions
18
+18.0% YoY
%
Average price per ad
6
+6.0% YoY
%
Headcount
78.9K
+6.0% YoY
employees

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.