On January 28, 2026, Meta unveiled its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company reported a total revenue of $59.89 billion, marking a significant 24% year-on-year increase and outperforming the projected figure of $58.42 billion. Advertising revenue, a key driver for Meta, soared to $58.14 billion, up 24% from the same period last year, and also surpassed the forecasted amount of $56.79 billion. In terms of profitability, earnings per share reached $8.88, a notable rise from the $8.02 recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. The operating profit stood at $24.75 billion, reflecting a 5.9% year-on-year growth. Driven by these better-than-anticipated results, Meta's stock price experienced a robust increase, climbing over 4% in after-hours trading.
