Meta Reports Q1 Revenue and EPS Above Estimates, Guides Q2 Revenue to $58 Billion-$61 Billion

The company posted first-quarter revenue of $56.31 billion and earnings per share of $10.44, both ahead of expectations, while its second-quarter revenue outlook brackets the consensus estimate.

Summary

Meta reported first-quarter revenue of $56.31 billion, exceeding the $55.5 billion expected, and earnings per share of $10.44, above the $8.15 consensus estimate. The company also issued second-quarter revenue guidance of $58 billion to $61 billion, compared with expectations of $59.56 billion. The results indicate stronger-than-expected operating performance in the reported quarter, while the Q2 outlook suggests management sees revenue staying near or above market forecasts.

Terms & Concepts
  • EPS (earnings per share): A profitability metric showing how much net income a company generates for each outstanding share.
  • Revenue guidance: Management’s forecast for future sales, used by investors to compare company expectations with market estimates.