Meta Platforms Reports Strong Q2 2025 Revenue, Highlights AI Growth

Meta Platforms reported a strong second quarter in 2025, with over 3.4 billion daily users across its apps and robust engagement, enabling significant investment in artificial intelligence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted early signs of AI systems improving themselves and expressed optimism about achieving superintelligence, which Meta envisions as a tool for personal empowerment and creativity. The company expects third-quarter revenue between $47.5 billion and $50.5 billion, with year-over-year growth anticipated to slow in the fourth quarter due to comparisons with a stronger prior year. Market analysts present mixed views, with some upgrading the stock despite concerns about capital strategy, while others remain bullish on Meta's advertising and AI initiatives, including investments in data centers and Scale AI. Investor discussions on social media reflect anticipation around AI-driven growth and product successes like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, with notable trading activity in Meta stock by members of Congress. Meta continues to dominate as the largest social media company globally, leveraging its nearly 4 billion users primarily through targeted advertising, while its Reality Labs division remains a smaller contributor to overall revenue.