Tech giant Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported robust financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.
The company posted total revenue of $42.3 billion for the March quarter, marking a solid 16% year-on-year (YoY) increase and signaling strong momentum in its digital advertising and technology segments.
Meta’s quarterly net income soared to $16.6 billion, representing a remarkable 35% leap from the same period last year. The company’s diluted earnings per share climbed to $6.43, up from $4.71 in the first quarter of 2024.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about the company’s direction, stating, “We’ve had a strong start to an important year. Our community continues to grow, and our business is performing very well. We’re also making significant strides in our AI glasses and Meta AI, which now boasts nearly 1 billion monthly active users.”
User engagement remained high, with Meta’s Family Daily Active People (DAP) averaging 3.43 billion in March 2025—a 6% increase compared to last year. The company reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $70.23 billion. Operating cash flow stood at $24.03 billion, with a free cash flow of $10.33 billion.
Meta expects its capital expenditures for the full year 2025, including finance lease payments, to be between $64 billion and $72 billion—an upward revision from the previous estimate of $60 billion to $65 billion. The increase reflects Meta’s continued investment in infrastructure and innovation, especially in AI and virtual reality.
Looking ahead, the company anticipates second-quarter revenue to range between $42.5 billion and $45.5 billion. It also projects full-year expenses to fall between $113 billion and $118 billion, as the company navigates complex regulatory environments, particularly in the EU and U.S.
Despite the challenges, Meta remains focused on growth and innovation. The company reported a headcount of 76,834 as of March 31, 2025, up 11% from the previous year, showing its commitment to scaling operations.
With sustained user engagement and strong ad performance, Meta continues to strengthen its position in the tech industry, backed by growing revenue and ambitious product development.