Meta Platforms (META) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with total revenue of $42.3 billion, up 16% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share increasing by 37% to $6.43, both exceeding expectations. The company’s family daily active users rose to 3.43 billion, while operating income surged 27%, contributing to a net income of $16.6 billion, a 35% increase. Despite regulatory concerns and a $4 billion increase in capital expenditure projections, investors reacted positively, pushing the stock up 4% in after-hours trading.