META introduces enhanced safety features for teen users on Instagram, aiming to protect teens worldwide.

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-11 15:00:00

Meta Platforms introduced new updates to its Teen Accounts on Instagram, enhancing safety for users under 16. Stricter restrictions on contacts and content, parental consent for going Live, and blurred image features in DMs aim to protect teens. With 54 million active teen accounts globally, META expands safety features to Facebook and Messenger for a secure online experience.

Year to date, META shares outperformed peers like Amazon, Alphabet, and Pinterest, despite a 6.7% decline. META focuses on safety across platforms, including WhatsApp, to ensure a secure online experience. Efforts to enhance privacy controls align with industry trends, driving user trust and engagement.

META expects Q1 2025 revenues between $39.5 billion and $41.8 billion, with a headwind due to forex. Monetization concerns for platforms like Threads remain, impacting revenue growth. Despite challenges, META’s estimate revisions show upward movement, projecting earnings growth of 4.69% and revenue growth of 13.27% for 2025.

Zacks ranks META as a Hold, with a focus on enhancing user safety and privacy controls. As global semiconductor demand grows exponentially, Zacks identifies a top chip stock positioned for significant growth. With strong earnings and customer base expansion, this stock is set to capitalize on the AI, ML, and IoT market boom.



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