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Meta Set to Report Q1 Earnings as Wall Street Anticipates AI and Ad Growth

Analysts forecast 14.4% revenue growth and 21.3% EPS gains, with focus on AI investments and regulatory challenges.

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Overview

  • Meta will release its Q1 2025 earnings report on April 30, with analysts expecting $41.38 billion in revenue and $5.24 EPS.
  • Wall Street remains optimistic about Meta's advertising strength, supported by a 10% increase in ad prices in 2024 and resilient demand.
  • Meta's $60–65 billion capital expenditure guidance for 2025 underscores its commitment to AI infrastructure and Llama open-source models.
  • The company faces significant legal and economic pressures, including an FTC antitrust lawsuit and trade tensions impacting ad revenue from China.
  • Reality Labs continues to weigh on profitability, with $20 billion in losses reported for 2024, raising concerns about its long-term financial sustainability.