Meta Platforms Inc (Nasdaq: META) closed at $672.36, up 2.1% intraday. Market capitalization: USD 1.69 trillion at close.
Latest Quarterly Results (Q4FY25)
Consolidated revenue: $59,893 million, up 24% year-over-year.
Net income: $22,768 million, up 9% year-over-year.
Segment highlights:
– Family of Apps revenue: $58,938 million (Q4 2025).
– Reality Labs revenue: $955 million (Q4 2025).
– Family of Apps operating income: $30,766 million (Q4 2025).
– Reality Labs operating loss: $6,021 million (Q4 2025).
Business & Operations Update
Family daily active people averaged 3.58 billion in December 2025, up 7% year-over-year. Ad impressions rose 18% in the fourth quarter. Capital expenditures were $22.14 billion in Q4 and $72.22 billion for the full year 2025. The company cited increased infrastructure and technical hiring tied to AI initiatives.
During the quarter, Meta continued to invest in infrastructure to support its advertising and artificial intelligence workloads. The company reported higher spending on servers, data centers, and network equipment, alongside continued hiring in technical roles. Advertising pricing increased year over year, while the average price per ad reflected changes in demand and advertiser mix across platforms.
M&A or Strategic Moves
No material M&A was announced in the company’s Q4 2025 press release.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Institutional analysts noted the quarter’s revenue beat and highlighted higher planned capital expenditure for 2026 as a key focus for investors.
Institutional research notes following the results highlighted the divergence between the core advertising business and the Reality Labs segment. Analysts pointed to sustained user engagement across the Family of Apps and reiterated attention on expense discipline and capital allocation trends, particularly in relation to infrastructure investment and long-term product development.
Guidance & Outlook — what to watch for
Company guidance: Q1 2026 revenue range $53.5–56.5 billion; full-year 2026 total expenses $162–169 billion; capital expenditures $115–135 billion; expected full-year tax rate 13–16%.
Management indicated that expense levels are expected to reflect continued investment in AI-related infrastructure and product development. Regulatory developments related to data privacy, competition policy, and digital advertising practices remain relevant factors to monitor, along with changes in advertiser demand across regions and formats.
Performance Summary
Shares rose intraday. Revenue and net income increased year-over-year. Family of Apps delivered the bulk of revenue. Reality Labs remained a loss-making division.