Meta Platforms Inc. posted a 16% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2025, reaching 42.31 billion,surpassing analyst expectations.The company projected Q2 revenue between 42.31 billion, surpassing analyst expectations.The company projected Q2 revenue between 42.5 billion and $45.5 billion, citing a “dynamic macro environment.” Ad impressions across Meta’s app family rose 5%, while average ad prices climbed 10%. Daily active users (DAP) grew 6% year-over-year, averaging 3.43 billion in March 2025.
Trade tensions and reduced fact-checking had minimal immediate impact on earnings, though uncertainties remain. While Asia-based e-commerce firms scaled back U.S. ad spending—likely due to trade policy shifts—Meta’s ad business remained resilient. CFO Susan Li acknowledged regulatory risks in the EU and U.S., including a recent Digital Markets Act ruling against Meta’s ad-free subscription model, which may force operational changes by Q3 2025.
AI investments drove ad performance improvements, with Meta’s new Generative Ads Recommendation Model boosting Reels conversions by up to 5%. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized AI’s role in streamlining ad campaigns, noting a 30% quarterly increase in advertisers using AI creative tools. However, ongoing antitrust litigation and Reality Labs losses pose long-term challenges. Analysts speculate Meta may pivot further from metaverse projects to prioritize AI growth amid regulatory pressures.
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