Meta Reports Record Q1 Revenue of US$56.3 Billion as AI Investments Drive Growth
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue of US$56.3 billion in 2026, a 33% increase from the same period a year earlier, as higher advertising activity and continued investment in artificial intelligence supported the company’s financial performance.
The company said total revenue for 2025 reached US$200 billion, representing annual growth of 22% and underscoring continued expansion across its digital advertising business.
Advertising remained Meta’s primary growth engine during the first quarter. Ad impressions increased 19% year over year, while the average price per advertisement rose 12%, contributing to a 33% increase in advertising revenue compared with the same period last year.
Net income reached US$26.8 billion during the quarter, highlighting sustained profitability as Meta continued to invest heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure, computing capacity and next-generation products.
The company has accelerated its AI strategy through increased spending on data centers, custom silicon and large language models, positioning artificial intelligence as a central component of its long-term growth plans.
As part of that strategic shift, Meta also carried out a broad restructuring that affected approximately 10% of its global workforce, or about 8,000 employees. The layoffs were aimed at streamlining operations and reallocating resources toward AI-related initiatives and core technology development.
Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly important focus for Meta as the company expands AI-powered features across its platforms while strengthening the infrastructure supporting its advertising ecosystem. The latest financial results suggest that the company’s core advertising business continues to generate strong cash flow even as investment in AI remains a strategic priority.
Meta’s performance reflects the continued resilience of digital advertising demand and the company’s efforts to balance near-term profitability with long-term investments in artificial intelligence technologies.
