Did Meta's revenue beat expectations?

Yes, revenue rose 28% to $60.8 billion, above the forecast.

Why did Meta's profit fall?

Profit fell because of higher legal expenses and severance costs from layoffs.

How did the stock react after the report?

Meta's shares dropped more than 11% in extended trading.

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The market is overreacting to Meta's earnings and guidance. Here's our plan

First publishedJul 29, 20:32 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 12:57 UTC · 10m ago

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The market is overreacting to Meta's earnings and guidance. Here's our plan

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Answer

Meta's shares fell 11% after its earnings report. The company's profit declined due to legal expenses and severance costs. Revenue rose 28% to $60.8 billion.

Reported by 3 outlets — CNBC Top News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Meta reported higher revenue but lower profit in the second quarter. Revenue rose 28% to $60.8 billion, beating expectations, while earnings per share missed forecasts. The company's guidance disappointed investors, causing its stock to fall more than 11% in after‑hours trading. Some analysts lowered their price targets, though others say the market is overreacting. Meta says legal expenses and severance costs from recent layoffs hurt its profit.

Why it matters

Meta is a major player in digital advertising, so its earnings can influence tech‑heavy investment portfolios. Changes in its profit also signal trends in online ad spending and cost pressures for large internet firms.

In brief

Did Meta's revenue beat expectations?: Yes, revenue rose 28% to $60.8 billion, above the forecast.
Why did Meta's profit fall?: Profit fell because of higher legal expenses and severance costs from layoffs.
How did the stock react after the report?: Meta's shares dropped more than 11% in extended trading.

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CNBC emphasizes the market's overreaction and analyst price‑target cuts, while the Seattle Times highlights the profit decline caused by legal and severance expenses.

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Market overreacts; still a buying opportunity with caution
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CNBC Top NewsJul 30, 12:19market overreacts, advises buying with caution
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Analysts lowered price targets but kept ratings unchanged
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CNBC Top NewsJul 30, 12:19analysts cut price targets, ratings unchanged
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Profit drop due to legal expenses and severance costs
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Seattle TimesJul 29, 20:32profit decline blamed on legal and severance costs

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