Meta Platforms (META) is scheduled to release its third quarter 2025 earnings report after market close on Wednesday, October 29th. Despite a poor October, META stock is still up 25% year-to-date. Wall Street expects Meta Platforms (META) to post year-over-year profits on higher sales, which could push the stock higher.
Ahead of its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, analysts expect Meta’s third-quarter 2025 earnings to be $6.74 per share, reflecting an 11.8% year-over-year increase. Zacks analysts expect Meta to post quarterly earnings of $6.59 per share in its upcoming report, which would represent an increase of 9.3% from the year-ago period. According to the same analyst, sales are expected to increase 21.7% year-on-year to $49.38 billion. If these gains materialize, stock prices could skyrocket.
Meta continues to be featured as one of the top prospects in the AI sector, with strong momentum in revenue forecasts. What’s more, Wall Street experts are suggesting META stock’s budding momentum heading into earnings season will continue through the end of the year, with forecasts for the stock rising and analysts calling it a “strong buy.” Analysts have offered a range of price targets for Meta, ranging from $635 to $915, indicating a range of optimism. Wolf Research has set a price target slightly below the current price, but Guggenheim and Citigroup believe there is significant upside potential for the stock.
Meta shares fell on Wednesday following reports that the company plans to cut up to 600 jobs in its AI division. This comes after the company announced an additional $1.5 billion investment in data centers, likely indicating that many jobs will be replaced by AI technology. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched an AI-driven initiative, as seen in the company’s recent spending.
Analysts are divided on the development of this meta-platform, with some praising the investment in AI and others saying it could put the company in irreparable debt. It’s unclear whether to view this as a good or bad thing, but a look at overall AI spending as reported in financial statements will paint a better picture. Some people perceive the AI revolution to be a bubble. Therefore, they can burst at any time, rendering those investments worthless.
