Meta Platforms (META) Shares Rise Above $700 After Earnings Release
Yesterday, Meta Platforms published its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, which made a strong impression. In after-hours trading, META shares surged by more than 10% at one point, reaching around $740.
Why META Shares Are RisingThe company not only met analysts? expectations but significantly exceeded them:
→ Earnings per share (EPS): actual $8.88 (expected $8.19?8.21), up 11% year-on-year.
→ Revenue: actual $59.9bn (forecast around $58.35bn).
In addition, the media highlighted several positive factors:
→ A strong outlook for 2026.
→ A high operating margin of around 41%, demonstrating strong business efficiency despite substantial spending.
→ Continued growth in advertising services: the company has integrated AI into ad delivery, with growth seen both in ad pricing (+6%) and the number of impressions (+18%).
A particularly important development was Mark Zuckerberg?s statement that the Reality Labs division is expected to pass its peak loss this year. This reassured investors concerned about prolonged cash burn related to capital expenditure.
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