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Demonstrates corporate financial outperformance amid stable capital spending and strong advertising sector resilience. Highlights how exceeding market expectations and maintaining investment levels in strategic areas, such as artificial intelligence, drive significant investor confidence. Reflects market sensitivity to quarterly earnings reports, with immediate share price response indicating the importance of surpassing both revenue and profit forecasts within the technology sector.
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Meta Platforms Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings and Raises Price Target
On Wednesday evening, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. The company announced revenue growth of 22% year-over-year, reaching $47.52 billion, which significantly exceeded the consensus estimate of $44.8 billion, according to LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS) also surged by 38% to $7.14, surpassing analyst expectations of $5.92. Following the announcement, Meta's shares rose by more than 11.5% in after-hours trading to $776 each. If this level is maintained, it would mark a new record high close for the stock.
Along with these results, guidance for the third quarter was also positive, with the expected revenue range exceeding previous estimates. Meta increased its outlook for both capital expenditures and total expenses for the full year but maintained the upper end of prior guidance ranges at the midpoint. This was noted by analysts as a positive sign, avoiding investor concerns about uncontrolled cost increases.
As a result of the quarterly performance and strong outlook, the Meta stock price target was raised to $825 per share from $800. However, the rating was kept at a hold-equivalent 2, with analysts citing caution about chasing the rally further. The article highlights that Meta's financial strength and employee talent are fueling investments in artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and virtual and augmented reality projects. Competitors mentioned include Alphabet, TikTok (owned by ByteDance), and Snap. The most recent purchase of Meta stock in the referenced portfolio was on September 6, 2022, with the position originally initiated on May 29, 2014.
Meta Platforms Reports 22% Revenue Growth and Strong Q2 Earnings, Shares Surge Over 11%
Meta Platforms posted a 22% revenue growth in the second quarter, with its core advertising business remaining strong while the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence. The company held its top capital-spending projections steady for the first time this year. Shares of Meta rose by more than 11% in after-hours trading following the results. Sales for the quarter were $47.5 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Net income for the April-to-June period was $18.3 billion, also ahead of market expectations. Meta stated that it expects to post between 17% and 24% revenue growth year-over-year for the current quarter. The company's investments in AI are already having a positive impact on its advertising business, according to Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at research firm eMarketer.