Meta's earnings jump significantly despite heavy AI investments
- Meta reported a net income of $18.34 billion for Q2 2025, a sharp increase from the previous year.
- Revenue grew by 22%, reaching $47.52 billion, exceeding Wall Street's expectations.
- The company's stock surge reflects investor confidence despite ongoing heavy investments in AI development.
In the second quarter of 2025, Meta Platforms, Inc. reported robust financial results, showcasing a significant increase in both earnings and revenue compared to the same period the previous year. The tech giant earned $18.34 billion, equating to $7.14 per share, marking a 36% increase from $13.47 billion or $5.16 per share in Q2 2024. Revenue also saw a healthy increase, rising 22% from $39.07 billion to $47.52 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. This surge was bolstered by a 6% year-over-year growth in Meta's daily active user base, now totaling 3.48 billion across its primary platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Despite this impressive performance, the company continues to face escalating costs primarily due to its significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Meta's commitment to AI was recently highlighted during CEO Mark Zuckerberg's comments about advancing