Meta Platforms Inc.
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Meta Platforms Inc. financial history
Annual revenue, profit and earnings per share for the last 5 fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Gross profit | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200.97B | $164.79B | $60.46B | $23.98 |
| 2024 | $164.50B | $134.34B | $62.36B | $24.61 |
| 2023 | $134.90B | $108.94B | $39.10B | $15.19 |
| 2022 | $116.61B | $91.36B | $23.20B | $8.63 |
| 2021 | $117.93B | $95.28B | $39.37B | $13.99 |
About Meta Platforms Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Company profile
- CEO
- Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
- Employees
- 76,834
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, CA
- IPO date
- May 18, 2012
- Website
- www.meta.com
Technology peers
How META compares to other large companies in the same sector.
| Company | Price | Today | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TSM Taiwan Semiconductor | $404.35 | -3.20% | $58.87T | 30.52 |
 NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | $225.32 | -4.42% | $5.48T | 45.60 |
 GOOGL Alphabet Inc. | $396.78 | -1.07% | $4.80T | 29.96 |
 AAPL Apple Inc. | $300.23 | +0.68% | $4.41T | 35.97 |
 MSFT Microsoft Corporation | $421.92 | +3.05% | $3.13T | 25.03 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Meta has built a formidable competitive moat with its suite of products that boast billions of users worldwide. Its core platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are vital advertising tools for businesses. Meta continues to innovate in virtual and augmented reality through its Reality Labs division, which could redefine social media interactions. Despite a neutral price trend, analyst consensus rates it as a 'Strong Buy', reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory. With a P/E ratio of 26.35, the stock's valuation is competitive in the tech sector, especially given its historical growth rates and potential in new tech arenas.
Bear case
Meta faces substantial regulatory threats globally, particularly concerning data privacy and antitrust issues. The P/E ratio of 26.35, while reasonable, might be a concern if growth fails to materialize as projected. The market cap of $1.59 trillion positions it against giants like Alphabet and Amazon, each with aggressive social media and advertising ambitions. Slowing user growth and a relatively modest dividend yield of 0.3342% make it less appealing for income-focused investors. Additionally, its beta of 1.3087 suggests higher volatility, posing risks in uncertain economic times.
Who should buy META
META is suited for growth-focused investors comfortable with tech sector volatility who believe in Meta's long-term vision of integrating AR/VR into everyday social interactions. It's also fitting for those who can handle potential regulatory pressures and are looking for exposure to a dominant player in digital advertising.
Key risks
- Regulation and antitrust scrutiny could impose fines or business model changes. - High beta indicates potential for significant price swings. - Competition from tech giants could erode market share or user growth. - Ongoing costs and uncertain returns from AR/VR investments.
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