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Meta's Revenue Surges, But Stock Plummets After Tax Hit

10/30/2025

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Zuckerberg's Earnings Struggles

Meta reported Q3 2025 revenue of $51.24 billion, beating estimates, but its stock declined over 12% after a $15.9 billion tax charge.
Meta's earnings per share fell to $1.05, well below the projected $6.72.
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, reiterated commitment to AI and 2025 capex of $70–$72 billion.
Microsoft stock declined 2.2% after its earnings report.
Alphabet stock rose 2.7% on a record revenue of $102.3 billion.

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Zuckerberg's Revenue Surge

Meta Platforms reported Q3 2025 revenue of $51.24 billion, driven by advertising growth, while the stock fell over 8% after hours.
Earnings per share were $1.05, but a $15.93 billion tax charge tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced earnings, and without the charge EPS would be $7.25.
Meta plans to increase capital expenditures to $71 billion, focusing on AI infrastructure.

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Zuckerberg's Earnings Struggles

Meta reported Q3 2025 revenue of $51.24 billion, beating estimates, but its stock declined over 12% after a $15.9 billion tax charge.
Meta's earnings per share fell to $1.05, well below the projected $6.72.
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, reiterated commitment to AI and 2025 capex of $70–$72 billion.
Microsoft stock declined 2.2% after its earnings report.
Alphabet stock rose 2.7% on a record revenue of $102.3 billion.

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