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Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Q4 2021 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2022-02-03 / Fiscal Quarter Q4 2021
Sequential Improvement Margin Under Pressure Mixed Quarter
Meta Platforms, Inc. reported Q4 2021 results with relatively stable operating performance.

and rose 16.1% sequentially. Margins weakened from the previous quarter, indicating ongoing pressure on profitability.

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Source: Company filings / processed earnings data
Revenue
$33.7B
YoY: N/A
QoQ: 16.0669%
Net Income
$10.3B
YoY: N/A
QoQ: 11.87%
EPS (Diluted)
$3.68
YoY: N/A
Net Margin
30.5%
YoY: N/A
QoQ: -1.15 pts
Gross Margin
81.1%
Operating Margin
37.4%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue trend remains stable.

Profitability

Margin and earnings quality

Margins deteriorated from last quarter, indicating weaker profit conversion.

Investor Focus

What matters next

Investors will continue watching execution quality.

Revenue & YoY Growth

Quarterly

Revenue trend and year-over-year growth across recent reported quarterly periods.

Net Income & Net Margin

Quarterly

Net income and net margin trend over recent reported quarterly periods.

Revenue Analysis

Meta Platforms, Inc. reported $33.7B in revenue for Q4 2021 and up 16.1% QoQ.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $33.7B
Previous Quarter $29.0B
Same Quarter Last Year N/A
YoY Change N/A
QoQ Change +16.1%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $10.3B and up 11.9% QoQ. Net margin was 30.5%. Sequential margin deterioration suggests profitability remains under pressure.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $10.3B
EPS $3.68
Net Margin 30.5%
QoQ Margin Change -1.2 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Meta Platforms, Inc.'s revenue in Q4 2021?

Meta Platforms, Inc. reported revenue of $33.7B in Q4 2021.

What was Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net income in Q4 2021?

Meta Platforms, Inc. reported net income of $10.3B in Q4 2021.

How did Meta Platforms, Inc.'s revenue change year over year?

Year-over-year revenue change data is not available for Q4 2021.

What was Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net margin in Q4 2021?

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s net margin was 30.5% in Q4 2021.

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Data Source & Methodology

Financial data is sourced from company filings and internal processed earnings data.

YoY and QoQ values are derived from reported quarterly figures when not directly available.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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