Investors may consider buying Meta stock after Q4 earnings surprise; positive.

From Nasdaq: 2025-01-31 15:33:00

Meta Platforms exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with sales of $48.38 billion, a 20% increase from the previous year. Ad impressions and average price per ad also rose, contributing to a profit of $20.83 billion. Despite strong results, concerns about increased spending remain. Meta’s stock is trading at a reasonable P/E valuation of 26.6X.

For the full year, Meta’s total sales increased 22% to $164.5 billion with annual earnings of $62.36 billion. While Meta did not provide a full-year revenue guide, Q1 2025 revenue is expected to be between $39.5-$41.8 billion. Zacks projections anticipate continued sales and EPS growth for Meta in FY26.

Investors may be considering buying stock in Meta Platforms after its Q4 earnings surprise. The company’s success with AI ad targeting suggests that increased spending on its artificial intelligence infrastructure could lead to further profitability. Meta’s stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and is worth considering for long-term investors.



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