Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, saw a significant boost in advertising revenues in the third quarter of 2025, with a 25.6% year-over-year increase totaling $50.08 billion. The growth was driven by increased ad impressions and a 10% rise in average ad prices. Meta’s AI-powered ad tools also saw substantial growth, reaching an annual run rate of over $60 billion.

Meta Platforms faces fierce competition in the advertising space from tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon. Alphabet reported revenues of $74.18 billion in Q3 2025, with YouTube’s ad revenue increasing by 15%. Amazon’s advertising revenues also saw a 24% year-over-year increase to $17.7 billion, with partnerships expanding ad reach beyond Amazon’s properties.

Despite the competition, Meta Platforms’ stock has performed well, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector with an 11.6% increase in the past 12 months. The stock is trading at a premium with a forward price/sales ratio of 6.96X and a Value Score of C. Analysts estimate a 18.1% year-over-year growth in earnings for 2025.

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