Analysts predict Meta Platforms (META) Q1 earnings to increase, but estimates revised downward

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-25 09:15:00

Meta Platforms (META) is projected to report quarterly earnings of $5.21 per share, a 10.6% increase from last year. Analysts anticipate revenues of $41.22 billion, up 13.1% year over year. Earnings estimates have been revised downward by 7.3% in the past month.

Analysts emphasize the importance of considering revisions to earnings projections before a company’s earnings release. These revisions provide insight into potential investor reactions. Analysts’ forecasts for key metrics like revenue and advertising revenue for Meta Platforms offer valuable insights for investors.

Analysts predict revenue from Meta Platforms’ Reality Labs to be $490.10 million, a year-over-year increase of 11.4%. Revenue from Family of Apps (FoA) is estimated to reach $40.87 billion, up 13.5% from the previous year. Other revenue is projected to be $462.52 million, a 21.7% increase year over year.

Analysts anticipate Advertising Revenue in the US & Canada to reach $17.93 billion, a 16% increase from the previous year. Revenue from Europe is predicted to be $9.51 billion, up 14.2% year over year. The Rest of World segment is expected to generate $5.38 billion, a 15.2% increase from last year.

The collective assessment of analysts suggests that Meta Platforms’ US & Canada Geographical Revenue by User will be $17.94 billion, a 13.4% increase year over year. Advertising Revenue in the Rest of the World is projected to be $5.15 billion, up 13.9% from the previous year. Other key metrics like Family daily active people and Headcount are also analyzed by analysts.

Meta Platforms’ stock has returned -11.5% in the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a -4.8% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Meta’s performance may align with the overall market in the near future. Investors can access Zacks’ full list of Strong Buy stocks for further insights and analysis.



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