Meta Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Meta's Q3 2024 earnings showcased significant growth, with revenue reaching $40.59 billion, a 19% increase year-over-year. Net income surged to $15.69 billion, reflecting a 35% rise. The company's focus on AI and immersive experiences is driving momentum.
Revenue increased by 19% year-over-year to $40.59 billion.
Net income grew by 35% year-over-year to $15.69 billion.
Family daily active people (DAP) reached 3.29 billion in September 2024, a 5% increase year-over-year.
Ad impressions across the Family of Apps increased by 7% year-over-year, with average price per ad up by 11%.
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Forward Guidance
Meta expects fourth quarter 2024 total revenue to be in the range of $45-48 billion. Full-year 2024 total expenses are expected to be in the range of $96-98 billion. Full-year 2024 capital expenditures will be in the range of $38-40 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Fourth quarter revenue is expected to be between $45 and $48 billion.
- Foreign currency impact is expected to be neutral to year-over-year revenue growth.
- Full-year 2024 expense guidance updated to $96-98 billion.
- Continued product development efforts and investments to scale the ecosystem.
- Significant capital expenditure growth expected in 2025.
Challenges Ahead
- Reality Labs operating losses are expected to increase meaningfully year-over-year.
- Significant acceleration in infrastructure expense growth expected next year.
- Higher growth in depreciation and operating expenses of expanded infrastructure fleet.
- Active regulatory landscape, including increasing legal and regulatory headwinds in the EU.
- Regulatory headwinds in the U.S. that could significantly impact our business and our financial results.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income