Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Meta Platforms Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
- Gross profit margin
- The gross profit margin maintained a relatively stable level from March 2021 through June 2022, fluctuating slightly around 80%. However, from the third quarter of 2022, there was a noticeable decline reaching a low point of approximately 78.3%. Subsequently, the margin reversed this downward trend and exhibited a steady increase, surpassing 81% by the end of the projected period in mid-2025.
- Operating profit margin
- The operating profit margin showed a strong upward trend between March and December 2021, peaking above 42%. This was followed by a sharp decrease through December 2022, dropping to below 25%. From 2023 onwards, the margin demonstrated a robust recovery, progressively improving and reaching over 44% by mid-2025, indicating enhanced operational efficiency during this later period.
- Net profit margin
- The net profit margin mirrored the operational profitability pattern, increasing steadily during 2021 to exceed 37%, then declining sharply through late 2022, reaching a low point just below 20%. From early 2023, a consistent recovery phase was observed, with the margin increasing significantly to attain nearly 40% by mid-2025, suggesting improved overall profitability.
- Return on equity (ROE)
- Return on equity experienced steady growth during 2021, climbing from approximately 23% to over 30%, followed by a decline throughout 2022 down to approximately 16.8%. Beginning in 2023, ROE demonstrated a marked recovery trend, reaching over 36% by the middle of 2025, evidencing an increasing ability to generate returns on shareholders' equity over time.
- Return on assets (ROA)
- Return on assets trended upward through 2021 and early 2022, hitting nearly 24%, before declining sharply to around 10.9% by late 2022. Subsequently, there was a recovery phase from 2023 forward, with ROA steadily rising and reaching about 24.3% by mid-2025. This reflects improvements in the company’s efficiency in using its assets to generate earnings.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Meta Platforms Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 39,025) | 34,742) | 39,548) | 33,214) | 31,763) | 29,815) | 32,416) | 27,936) | 26,054) | 22,537) | 23,829) | 21,998) | 23,630) | 21,903) | 27,323) | 23,239) | 23,678) | 21,040) | 22,861) | 17,276) | 14,858) | 14,278) | |||||||
| Revenue | 47,516) | 42,314) | 48,386) | 40,589) | 39,071) | 36,455) | 40,112) | 34,146) | 31,999) | 28,645) | 32,165) | 27,714) | 28,822) | 27,908) | 33,671) | 29,010) | 29,077) | 26,171) | 28,071) | 21,470) | 18,687) | 17,737) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 81.95% | 81.75% | 81.67% | 81.43% | 81.40% | 81.44% | 80.76% | 79.05% | 78.34% | 78.40% | 78.35% | 80.31% | 80.47% | 80.34% | 80.79% | 80.85% | 80.98% | 80.55% | 80.58% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 58.94% | 58.59% | 58.20% | 57.84% | 57.35% | 57.12% | 56.63% | 55.88% | 55.44% | 55.30% | 55.38% | 56.10% | 56.74% | 56.93% | 56.94% | 56.51% | 55.72% | 54.32% | 53.58% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 70.82% | 70.36% | 70.08% | 69.73% | 70.53% | 70.00% | 69.76% | 69.96% | 69.65% | 69.49% | 68.53% | 68.41% | 67.34% | 66.64% | 66.96% | 66.59% | 66.81% | 67.61% | 68.02% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Netflix Inc. | 48.49% | 46.92% | 46.06% | 45.25% | 43.84% | 43.06% | 41.54% | 39.49% | 38.77% | 38.30% | 39.37% | 39.62% | 40.63% | 41.62% | 41.64% | 43.22% | 42.29% | 41.10% | 38.89% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 37.10% | 36.74% | 35.75% | 35.36% | 35.03% | 34.33% | 33.41% | 32.77% | 33.04% | 33.40% | 34.24% | 34.43% | 33.79% | 34.34% | 33.06% | 31.12% | 30.65% | 29.85% | 32.89% | 35.96% | 36.60% | 38.72% | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ2 2025
+ Gross profitQ1 2025
+ Gross profitQ4 2024
+ Gross profitQ3 2024)
÷ (RevenueQ2 2025
+ RevenueQ1 2025
+ RevenueQ4 2024
+ RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (39,025 + 34,742 + 39,548 + 33,214)
÷ (47,516 + 42,314 + 48,386 + 40,589)
= 81.95%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Revenue Trends
- Revenue exhibited a general upward trajectory over the period analyzed, beginning at 17,737 million US dollars in March 2020 and reaching 47,516 million by June 2025. This growth was mostly consistent, with some fluctuations apparent within individual quarters. Notably, there was a significant increase from December 2023 (40,112 million) to March 2025 (48,386 million), indicating accelerated revenue expansion in later periods.
- Gross Profit Analysis
- Gross profit similarly showed steady growth, rising from 14,278 million in March 2020 to 39,025 million in June 2025. The increases generally mirrored revenue trends, maintaining proportional growth. The largest increments were observed towards the end of the timeline, consistent with the revenue surges.
- Gross Profit Margin Stability
- The gross profit margin percentages, available from March 2021 onward, demonstrated relative stability, fluctuating narrowly between approximately 78.3% and 81.95%. This indicates the company maintained consistent profitability efficiency with respect to revenue, despite the considerable growth in absolute revenue and gross profit values. Margins improved slightly in the later quarters, reaching the highest levels near the end of the period analyzed.
- Quarterly Variations and Seasonality
- Throughout the data range, revenues and gross profits showed some quarterly variation, which could suggest seasonal influences or market cyclicality. However, the overall trend remained positive without any substantial downward reversals. The gross profit margin's narrow range further suggests efficient cost control and pricing strategies consistent over time.
- Summary
- The financial data indicates strong and sustained growth for the company over the five-year period, with revenue nearly tripling and gross profit following a similar pattern. Profitability ratios remained stable, reflecting effective operational management. The data portrays a company on a consistent expansion path with maintained efficiency, signaling robust financial health and growth prospects.
Operating Profit Margin
Meta Platforms Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 20,441) | 17,555) | 23,365) | 17,350) | 14,847) | 13,818) | 16,384) | 13,748) | 9,392) | 7,227) | 6,398) | 5,664) | 8,358) | 8,524) | 12,585) | 10,423) | 12,367) | 11,378) | 12,775) | 8,040) | 5,963) | 5,893) | |||||||
| Revenue | 47,516) | 42,314) | 48,386) | 40,589) | 39,071) | 36,455) | 40,112) | 34,146) | 31,999) | 28,645) | 32,165) | 27,714) | 28,822) | 27,908) | 33,671) | 29,010) | 29,077) | 26,171) | 28,071) | 21,470) | 18,687) | 17,737) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 44.02% | 42.92% | 42.18% | 39.94% | 39.25% | 37.38% | 34.66% | 28.96% | 23.80% | 23.56% | 24.82% | 29.74% | 33.41% | 36.68% | 39.65% | 41.79% | 42.52% | 40.42% | 38.01% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 32.68% | 32.67% | 32.11% | 30.93% | 29.83% | 29.03% | 27.42% | 26.51% | 25.75% | 25.35% | 26.46% | 27.85% | 29.65% | 30.47% | 30.55% | 30.30% | 28.45% | 25.26% | 22.59% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 18.12% | 18.73% | 18.83% | 18.52% | 19.32% | 19.25% | 19.18% | 19.33% | 11.99% | 11.75% | 11.56% | 11.82% | 18.25% | 17.76% | 17.89% | 17.51% | 17.01% | 16.97% | 16.89% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Netflix Inc. | 29.51% | 27.71% | 26.71% | 25.65% | 23.82% | 22.54% | 20.62% | 18.35% | 17.51% | 16.85% | 17.82% | 18.16% | 19.13% | 20.41% | 20.86% | 22.76% | 22.03% | 21.17% | 18.34% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 12.64% | 10.07% | 9.11% | 9.08% | 5.40% | 6.87% | 5.74% | 5.22% | 8.02% | 7.42% | 7.90% | 8.01% | 7.08% | 6.93% | 4.46% | 2.60% | -7.99% | -7.37% | -2.97% | 1.25% | 10.76% | 13.22% | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Income from operationsQ2 2025
+ Income from operationsQ1 2025
+ Income from operationsQ4 2024
+ Income from operationsQ3 2024)
÷ (RevenueQ2 2025
+ RevenueQ1 2025
+ RevenueQ4 2024
+ RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (20,441 + 17,555 + 23,365 + 17,350)
÷ (47,516 + 42,314 + 48,386 + 40,589)
= 44.02%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals several notable trends over the analyzed periods. Revenue demonstrates a generally upward trajectory, with fluctuations that include periods of growth and contraction. From the earliest data point in March 2020 at approximately $17.7 billion, revenue peaked multiple times, most notably in December 2021 and December 2023, exceeding $40 billion. Despite some declines, particularly observed in late 2022 and early 2023, the overall trend remains positive, with revenue reaching a high of over $48 billion in mid-2025.
Income from operations follows a somewhat similar pattern but displays greater volatility in absolute terms. Starting at around $5.9 billion, operating income rose significantly through 2020, hitting a peak of over $12.7 billion by the end of that year. However, it subsequently experienced a declining trend through 2022, dropping to levels near $5.7 billion. From early 2023 onward, operating income recovered substantially, with a pronounced surge occurring in the latter half of 2023 and continuing into 2025, where it culminated at approximately $23.4 billion by mid-2025, indicating significant operational leverage during this interval.
The operating profit margin—calculated as income from operations divided by revenue—provides insight into profitability dynamics and efficiency. Margin data is available from late 2020 onwards and begins near 38%. A descending trend is evident through 2022, reaching a low near 23.5%. Following this trough, the margin steadily improves, recovering to over 44% by mid-2025. This improvement suggests enhanced cost control, increased pricing power, or favorable revenue mix changes during this period.
- Revenue Growth
- Shows a strong upward momentum with cyclical expansions and contractions; the highest revenues are recorded in late 2023 and mid-2025.
- Income from Operations Volatility
- Exhibits higher variability than revenue, with early growth followed by a temporary decline and then a robust resurgence exceeding prior peaks by a substantial margin by mid-2025.
- Operating Profit Margin Trend
- Reflects a period of margin compression through 2022, then a significant margin expansion up to nearly 44%, indicating improved operational efficiency or profitability drivers post-2022.
Overall, the data suggests that after an initial phase of robust growth and high profitability in 2020 and 2021, the company faced operational challenges that reduced margins and operating income in 2022. The subsequent recovery and strong performance from 2023 onward highlight effective strategic or operational adjustments, resulting in enhanced profitability and continued top-line expansion through 2025.
Net Profit Margin
Meta Platforms Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 18,337) | 16,644) | 20,838) | 15,688) | 13,465) | 12,369) | 14,018) | 11,583) | 7,788) | 5,709) | 4,653) | 4,395) | 6,687) | 7,465) | 10,285) | 9,194) | 10,394) | 9,497) | 11,220) | 7,846) | 5,178) | 4,902) | |||||||
| Revenue | 47,516) | 42,314) | 48,386) | 40,589) | 39,071) | 36,455) | 40,112) | 34,146) | 31,999) | 28,645) | 32,165) | 27,714) | 28,822) | 27,908) | 33,671) | 29,010) | 29,077) | 26,171) | 28,071) | 21,470) | 18,687) | 17,737) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 39.99% | 39.11% | 37.91% | 35.55% | 34.34% | 32.06% | 28.98% | 23.42% | 18.71% | 18.27% | 19.90% | 24.41% | 28.16% | 31.20% | 33.38% | 35.88% | 37.18% | 35.74% | 33.90% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 31.12% | 30.86% | 28.60% | 27.74% | 26.70% | 25.90% | 24.01% | 22.46% | 21.05% | 20.58% | 21.20% | 23.75% | 25.89% | 27.57% | 29.51% | 29.52% | 28.57% | 26.11% | 22.06% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 18.44% | 12.71% | 13.09% | 11.92% | 12.46% | 12.64% | 12.66% | 12.53% | 5.40% | 4.71% | 4.42% | 4.46% | 11.54% | 11.96% | 12.17% | 12.73% | 11.44% | 11.25% | 10.17% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Netflix Inc. | 24.58% | 23.07% | 22.34% | 20.70% | 19.54% | 18.42% | 16.04% | 13.82% | 13.22% | 13.16% | 14.21% | 16.03% | 16.42% | 16.47% | 17.23% | 17.64% | 15.92% | 14.24% | 11.05% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 9.47% | 6.07% | 5.44% | 5.31% | 1.90% | 3.36% | 2.65% | 2.56% | 4.74% | 3.93% | 3.80% | 3.87% | 3.46% | 4.22% | 2.96% | 1.77% | -7.73% | -8.15% | -4.38% | -1.58% | 6.88% | 13.80% | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net incomeQ2 2025
+ Net incomeQ1 2025
+ Net incomeQ4 2024
+ Net incomeQ3 2024)
÷ (RevenueQ2 2025
+ RevenueQ1 2025
+ RevenueQ4 2024
+ RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (18,337 + 16,644 + 20,838 + 15,688)
÷ (47,516 + 42,314 + 48,386 + 40,589)
= 39.99%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance over the observed periods indicates notable fluctuations and overall growth trends across key metrics.
- Net Income
- Net income shows a general upward trajectory from March 2020 through December 2025, albeit with periodic declines. Starting at 4,902 million US dollars in March 2020, net income peaks multiple times, reaching highs such as 14,018 million in December 2021 and 20,838 million in March 2025. There are intermittent decreases visible, for example between March 2022 (7,465 million) and September 2022 (4,395 million), followed by a recovery in subsequent quarters. The latter part of the timeline exhibits strong growth with some of the highest net income values recorded.
- Revenue
- Revenue consistently increases over the periods analyzed, reflecting robust business expansion. The figure starts at 17,737 million US dollars in March 2020 and advances steadily, surpassing 40,000 million by December 2024 and hitting nearly 48,000 million by June 2025. Despite minor quarterly variations, the overall pattern denotes continuous top-line growth aligned with the increasing net income.
- Net Profit Margin
- Net profit margin percentages, beginning mid-2020, reveal an initial peak around 37.18% in September 2020. Margins then experience a declining trend through 2022, dropping to a low of 18.27% by June 2023. However, from late 2023 onwards, margins recuperate strongly, rising steadily to nearly 40% by June 2025. This recovery suggests improved cost management or operational efficiency in the latter phases examined.
- Overall Insight
- The data presents a company that experienced rapid growth and high profitability early on, followed by a period of margin contraction and income volatility in 2022-2023. Subsequently, there is a marked recovery in profitability and continued revenue growth leading up to mid-2025. This pattern might indicate strategic investments or market challenges temporarily impacting profitability before operational improvements took effect. The net profit margin rebound alongside rising revenue and net income highlights a strengthening financial position toward the end of the period.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Meta Platforms Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 18,337) | 16,644) | 20,838) | 15,688) | 13,465) | 12,369) | 14,018) | 11,583) | 7,788) | 5,709) | 4,653) | 4,395) | 6,687) | 7,465) | 10,285) | 9,194) | 10,394) | 9,497) | 11,220) | 7,846) | 5,178) | 4,902) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 195,070) | 185,029) | 182,637) | 164,529) | 156,763) | 149,529) | 153,168) | 142,873) | 134,033) | 124,795) | 125,713) | 124,094) | 125,767) | 123,228) | 124,879) | 133,360) | 138,227) | 133,657) | 128,290) | 117,731) | 110,447) | 105,304) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 36.66% | 36.01% | 34.14% | 33.76% | 32.81% | 30.60% | 25.53% | 20.81% | 16.82% | 17.18% | 18.45% | 23.23% | 26.74% | 30.30% | 31.53% | 30.22% | 28.18% | 25.24% | 22.72% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 31.85% | 32.15% | 30.80% | 30.01% | 29.15% | 28.14% | 26.04% | 24.43% | 22.82% | 22.46% | 23.41% | 26.41% | 28.20% | 29.35% | 30.22% | 28.87% | 26.49% | 22.33% | 18.09% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 23.65% | 18.13% | 18.92% | 17.11% | 18.14% | 18.67% | 18.61% | 18.34% | 7.74% | 6.86% | 6.63% | 6.73% | 15.35% | 15.18% | 14.73% | 15.12% | 13.13% | 12.66% | 11.66% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Netflix Inc. | 41.07% | 38.58% | 35.21% | 34.25% | 32.08% | 30.12% | 26.27% | 20.47% | 18.60% | 19.24% | 21.62% | 24.57% | 26.71% | 28.54% | 32.28% | 32.98% | 31.68% | 29.18% | 24.96% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 8.54% | 5.51% | 4.94% | 4.75% | 1.71% | 2.96% | 2.37% | 2.31% | 4.21% | 3.45% | 3.31% | 3.40% | 2.92% | 3.43% | 2.25% | 1.30% | -5.28% | -5.89% | -3.43% | -1.28% | 5.95% | 11.56% | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net incomeQ2 2025
+ Net incomeQ1 2025
+ Net incomeQ4 2024
+ Net incomeQ3 2024)
÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × (18,337 + 16,644 + 20,838 + 15,688)
÷ 195,070 = 36.66%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The company’s net income demonstrates significant volatility but overall shows an upward trajectory over the observed periods. Initially, net income increases from 4,902 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2020 to a peak of 11,220 million in the last quarter of that year. Following this, net income experiences fluctuations, with a notable dip reaching 4,395 million in the third quarter of 2022, followed by a strong recovery, culminating in 20,838 million by the second quarter of 2025.
Stockholders’ equity exhibits a generally steady increase throughout the periods, moving from 105,304 million US dollars at the beginning of 2020 to 195,070 million by mid-2025. There are minor fluctuations around late 2021 and early 2022, but the overall trend is one of growth, suggesting consistent reinvestment and retained earnings or capital influx over time.
Return on equity (ROE) percentages, available from the first quarter of 2021 onward, reveal a dynamic pattern. Starting at 22.72% in early 2021, ROE rises gradually, peaking at levels above 30% in multiple quarters, most notably reaching 36.66% by mid-2025. This increase in ROE indicates improving efficiency in generating profit from shareholder equity despite the intermittent volatility seen in net income.
- Net Income
- Growth from 2020 through 2025 with fluctuations; sharp recovery after low in late 2022; highest values recorded in 2024-2025.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Consistent upward trend with minor fluctuations; nearly doubling over the period, indicative of financial strengthening.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- Rising trend from 22.72% to over 36%; reflects enhanced profitability and effective equity utilization despite periodic net income fluctuations.
In summary, the financials suggest that the company has strengthened its equity base and improved its return on equity over time, displaying resilience and growth potential. While short-term variability in net income is present, the longer-term outlook points toward enhanced profitability and shareholder value creation.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Meta Platforms Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 18,337) | 16,644) | 20,838) | 15,688) | 13,465) | 12,369) | 14,018) | 11,583) | 7,788) | 5,709) | 4,653) | 4,395) | 6,687) | 7,465) | 10,285) | 9,194) | 10,394) | 9,497) | 11,220) | 7,846) | 5,178) | 4,902) | |||||||
| Total assets | 294,744) | 280,213) | 276,054) | 256,408) | 230,238) | 222,844) | 229,623) | 216,274) | 206,688) | 184,491) | 185,727) | 178,894) | 169,779) | 164,218) | 165,987) | 169,585) | 170,609) | 163,523) | 159,316) | 146,437) | 139,691) | 138,371) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 24.26% | 23.78% | 22.59% | 21.66% | 22.34% | 20.53% | 17.03% | 13.75% | 10.91% | 11.62% | 12.49% | 16.12% | 19.81% | 22.74% | 23.72% | 23.77% | 22.83% | 20.63% | 18.29% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 23.02% | 23.35% | 22.24% | 21.91% | 21.13% | 20.23% | 18.34% | 16.82% | 15.91% | 15.86% | 16.42% | 18.70% | 20.28% | 20.87% | 21.16% | 20.33% | 18.76% | 15.70% | 12.60% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 8.36% | 5.87% | 6.08% | 5.44% | 5.75% | 5.85% | 5.81% | 5.80% | 2.48% | 2.18% | 2.09% | 2.12% | 5.26% | 5.25% | 5.13% | 5.23% | 4.50% | 4.21% | 3.85% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Netflix Inc. | 19.30% | 17.80% | 16.24% | 14.88% | 14.45% | 13.18% | 11.10% | 9.14% | 8.36% | 8.49% | 9.24% | 10.61% | 10.99% | 11.05% | 11.48% | 11.82% | 10.72% | 9.37% | 7.03% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 4.55% | 2.85% | 2.53% | 2.41% | 0.87% | 1.51% | 1.15% | 1.11% | 2.01% | 1.64% | 1.54% | 1.54% | 1.31% | 1.52% | 0.98% | 0.56% | -2.25% | -2.45% | -1.42% | -0.53% | 2.61% | 5.16% | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net incomeQ2 2025
+ Net incomeQ1 2025
+ Net incomeQ4 2024
+ Net incomeQ3 2024)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (18,337 + 16,644 + 20,838 + 15,688)
÷ 294,744 = 24.26%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The quarterly financial data exhibit several notable trends regarding net income, total assets, and return on assets (ROA) over the observed periods.
- Net Income Trends
- Net income shows a generally increasing trend over the entire period. Starting from $4,902 million in March 2020, net income rises substantially, peaking at $14,018 million in December 2023. Despite some fluctuations, including a decline from $10,285 million in December 2020 to $4,395 million in September 2022, net income recovers strongly afterward, reaching $18,337 million by June 2025. This trend reflects periods of both contraction and robust growth, with the latter part of the timeline demonstrating significant earnings growth.
- Total Assets Evolution
- Total assets steadily increase over time, beginning at $138,371 million in March 2020 and growing to $294,744 million by June 2025. The asset base expands consistently with no evident contractions, indicating ongoing accumulation or acquisition of resources. There are slight fluctuations in certain quarters (e.g., a dip in December 2021), but the overall direction remains upward, highlighting sustained investment or capitalization efforts.
- Return on Assets (ROA) Development
- The ROA metric, available starting from March 2021, reveals a high and relatively stable profitability in relation to total assets. Initial figures are strong at 18.29% in March 2021 and increase to a peak of 24.26% in June 2025. The ROA displays some short-term decreases, such as the decline to 10.91% in December 2022, but subsequently recovers and improves through the latest periods. This pattern suggests effective asset utilization with periods of varying efficiency.
- Overall Relationships and Insights
- While total assets consistently increase, net income and ROA show more variability but ultimately follow a positive trajectory. The rise in net income alongside expanding assets and improving ROA indicates enhanced operational performance and asset management over time. The fluctuations in net income and ROA may correspond to market or operational challenges, but the recovery phases underscore resilience and growth potential.