Meta’s June quarter earnings saw a 22% surge in revenue to $47.5 billion, while net income increased by 36% to $18.3 billion. The company also beat analyst expectations for earnings per share and daily active users, which rose to 3.48 billion.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company had a strong quarter, both in terms of its business and community. He announced plans to bring personal superintelligence to everyone, aiming to put power in people’s hands to direct it towards what they value in their lives.
In a recent manifesto, Zuckerberg outlined his vision for superintelligence, which he believes should be used for the common good, unlike some rivals who plan to automate all valuable work. He moderated Meta’s 2025 capital expenditure estimate to $62 billion-$74 billion, down from the previous range of $64-$72 billion.
Zuckerberg will host a call with analysts to discuss the numbers and his “superintelligence” observations. He emphasized the importance of empowering people as much as possible in building a free society. The company expects third quarter 2025 total revenue to be in the range of $47.5-$50.5 billion.
The CEO also discussed the potential risks of superintelligence, stating that they need to mitigate safety concerns and be careful about what they choose to open source. He noted that the rest of this decade will likely determine whether superintelligence will be a tool for personal empowerment or a force focused on replacing large swaths of society.
Meta’s shares popped by over 10% after hours, driven by the strong earnings report. The company’s investments in AI and reality labs are also generating investor interest.
While some critics have expressed concerns about Meta’s plans for superintelligence, the CEO remains committed to his vision. The company will continue to push forward with its plans, aiming to integrate superintelligence into daily life through connected glasses and headsets from Reality Labs.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/07/meta-q2-earnings-beat-forecasts-ai-personal-superintelligence-1236474506