(MENAFN) Meta Platforms, Inc., the U.S. social media giant, reported a sharp decline in quarterly profit even as revenue surged, underscoring mixed financial performance in the third quarter of 2025.

The company posted revenue of 51.24 billion U.S. dollars, representing a 26 percent increase from the same period a year earlier. However, net income tumbled 83 percent to 2.71 billion dollars, reflecting higher expenses and investment pressures.

According to Meta’s financial statement, diluted earnings per share fell to 1.05 dollars, down steeply from 6.03 dollars recorded in the third quarter of 2024. As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company reported 44.45 billion dollars in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, with free cash flow totaling 10.62 billion dollars.

“We had a strong quarter for our business and our community,” said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO. “Meta Superintelligence Labs is off to a great start and we continue to lead the industry in AI glasses. If we deliver even a fraction of the opportunity ahead, then the next few years will be the most exciting period in our history.”

Industry analysts said Meta’s contrasting results highlight both its strong revenue momentum and the cost burdens associated with heavy investments in artificial intelligence and emerging hardware products. The company’s focus on AI-driven technologies and augmented reality devices is expected to remain central to its long-term growth strategy.

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