Meta Platforms (META) Financials

Menlo Park, CA · Founded 2004 · 78,865 employees

Last Updated: 2025-12-19

Meta Platforms generated $201.0B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, a +22.2% year-over-year change. Gross margin was 82.0%. Net income reached $60.5B.

Meta remains an advertising powerhouse, but it is trading away its liquidity and financial flexibility to fund an aggressive AI and metaverse arms race. Investors must weigh the 26% ad growth against a shrinking cash pile, massive fixed future commitments, and a multi-front legal war with global regulators. Meta delivered strong top-line advertising growth in Q3 2025 (Revenue +26% YoY) underpinned by higher ad impressions and ARPP, but the reported earnings picture is materially distorted by tax and one‑off items and very large capital commitments. The company generated $79.6B of operating cash in the first nine months of 2025, yet cash and cash equivalents fell from $43.9B at year‑end 2024 to $10.2B at 9/30/2025 after aggressive capex, share buybacks, and a $13.8B push into Scale AI and other non‑marketable investments.

Revenue Trend
$117.9BFY21$116.6BFY22$134.9BFY23$164.5BFY24$201.0BFY25

Meta Platforms Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$201.0B
+22.2% YoY
Net Income
$60.5B
30.1% margin
Gross Margin
82.0%
EPS (Diluted)
$23.49
Total Assets
$366.0B
Total Equity
$217.2B
Cash & Equivalents
$35.9B
Total Debt
$0

Meta Platforms Income Statement & Revenue History

Fiscal YearRevenueYoY GrowthGross MarginOp. MarginNet IncomeEPS
FY2025$201.0B+22.2%82.0%41.4%$60.5B$23.49
FY2024$164.5B+21.9%81.7%42.2%$62.4B$23.86
FY2023$134.9B+15.7%80.8%34.7%$39.1B$14.87
FY2022$116.6B-1.1%78.3%24.8%$23.2B$8.59
FY2021$117.9B+37.2%80.8%39.6%$39.4B$13.77
FY2020$86.0B+21.6%80.6%38.0%$29.1B$10.09
FY2019$70.7B+26.6%81.9%33.9%$18.5B$6.43
FY2018$55.8B83.2%44.6%$22.1B$7.57

Meta Platforms Cash Flow Statement

Fiscal YearOperating Cash FlowCapital ExpendituresFree Cash FlowInvestingFinancing
FY2025$115.8B$-69.7B$43.6B$-102.0B$-20.4B
FY2024$91.3B$-37.3B$52.1B$-47.1B$-40.8B
FY2023$71.1B$-27.0B$43.0B$-24.5B$-19.5B
FY2022$50.5B$-31.4B$18.4B$-29.0B$-22.1B
FY2021$57.7B$-18.6B$38.4B$-7.6B$-50.7B
FY2020$38.7B$-15.1B$23.0B$-30.1B$-10.3B
FY2019$36.3B$-15.1B$20.7B$-19.9B$-7.3B
FY2018$29.3B$-13.9B$15.4B$-11.6B$-15.6B

Meta Platforms Balance Sheet Summary

Fiscal YearTotal AssetsTotal LiabilitiesTotal EquityCashTotal Debt
FY2025$366.0B$148.8B$217.2B$35.9B$0
FY2024$276.1B$93.4B$182.6B$43.9B$28.8B
FY2023$229.6B$76.5B$153.2B$41.9B$18.4B
FY2022$185.7B$60.0B$125.7B$14.7B$9.9B
FY2021$166.0B$41.1B$124.9B$16.6B$0
FY2020$159.3B$31.0B$128.3B$17.6B$0
FY2019$133.4B$32.3B$101.1B$19.1B$0
FY2018$97.3B$13.2B$84.1B$10.0B$0

Meta Platforms Strategic Analysis

Top Strengths

  • Dominant ad business: Family of Apps revenue $50.77B (Q3) and strong ARPP $14.46
  • Exceptional operating cash generation: $79.59B net cash provided by operating activities (9M)
  • Scale & engagement: 3.54B average daily active people (DAP) and broad global reach

Top Concerns

  • Major regulatory and antitrust overhang (FTC, EU DMA/IDPC) that could impose fines or structural remedies
  • Large illiquid non‑marketable investment exposure (Scale AI $13.79B) and valuation uncertainty
  • Aggressive capital deployment (>$48B capex YTD, $81B contractual commitments, $40B cloud deals) that strains liquidity

Frequently Asked Questions About Meta Platforms Financials

How much revenue does Meta Platforms make?

Meta Platforms generated $201.0B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. That represents a +22.2% change from $164.5B in fiscal year 2024.

Is Meta Platforms profitable?

Yes, Meta Platforms is profitable. The company reported net income of $60.5B in fiscal year 2025, representing a net profit margin of 30.1%. In the prior fiscal year 2024, net income was $62.4B.

What is Meta Platforms's gross margin?

Meta Platforms's gross margin for fiscal year 2025 was 82.0%, calculated from gross profit of $164.8B on revenue of $201.0B. Over the past 5 years, gross margins have ranged between 78% and 82%.

How many employees does Meta Platforms have?

Meta Platforms employs approximately 78,865 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA and was founded in 2004.

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