Meta Rebounds: Strong Q2 Earnings and Optimistic Q3 Forecast

Published by MEXEM Technical Analysis

July 25, 2024 2:51 PM

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Published - July 27th, 2023 @ 09:30 AM (GMT+2)

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Q2 Earnings Exceed Expectations

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads, posted an impressive 11% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2023, amounting to $32.0 billion. Their net profit also rose by 16%, hitting $7.79 billion. These figures surpassed Wall Street's predictions, hinting at a recovery in Meta's advertising business.

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Surging User Engagement and New Ventures

Facebook's average daily active user count reached 2.06 billion in June, a slight increase from previous months. Total daily active users across all Meta’s platforms hit 3.07 billion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg underscored strong engagement across their platforms and hinted at an exciting product roadmap. Meta's TikTok-style video feature, Reels, now generates over 200 billion daily views, contributing to a $10 billion annual run rate.

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Reality Labs Financial Performance Dips

Despite the overall growth, Meta's Reality Labs segment experienced a 39% drop in Q2 revenue, which came in at $276 million. The operating loss increased to $3.74 billion. Meta expects operating losses to increase further in 2024 due to ongoing development efforts in augmented and virtual reality.

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Q3 Outlook and Revenue Guidance

The company’s forecast for Q3 is higher than Wall Street expectations, with revenue estimated to fall between $32 billion and $34.5 billion.

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Conclusion

Meta's Q2 performance shows a strong recovery with an 11% increase in revenue and a 16% rise in net profits. While the Reality Labs segment is underperforming, Meta expects improvements in the long run. The positive Q3 forecast indicates Meta's optimistic outlook despite regulatory challenges.

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