Meta Platforms joined artificial intelligence Goliath Microsoft in reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings results after the closing bell on April 30. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram,

Investors this earnings season are watching for signs that President Donald Trump’s tariff push and global trade uncertainty are hampering advertising demand.

The trends are impressive. In 2024, Meta's annual revenue surged 22%, and record earnings per share (EPS) of $23.86 marked a 60% increase. Beyond the current stock market turbulence, all indications are that Meta's operational and financial strength is as robust as ever.