Meta surprises to the upside & strengthens its leadership in AIMeta Platforms, Inc.BATS:METAActivTradesBy Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades Meta Platforms (TICKER AT: META.US) has posted strong quarterly results that significantly exceeded market expectations, driven by its solid positioning in artificial intelligence, advertising monetization, and the resilience of its digital ecosystem. Key Financial Highlights In the second quarter of 2025, Meta reported revenues of $38.72 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year increase, beating consensus estimates by over $1 billion. Net profit reached $13.46 billion, with an adjusted EPS of $5.22, reflecting strong operating leverage. The advertising segment remains the main growth driver, but revenue gains from generative AI services and enterprise solutions powered by Meta AI and Llama 3, its proprietary language model, were also noteworthy. Meanwhile, Reality Labs, although still operating at a loss, managed to contain its deficits and improve efficiency, while preparing for upcoming product launches linked to the metaverse. The company maintains a robust cash position with over $58 billion in liquidity, and announced a new $25 billion share buyback program, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value creation. Fundamental Analysis Meta is solidifying its strategic transition into a tech conglomerate focused on AI, personalized advertising, and immersive environments. Despite ongoing regulatory challenges in the U.S. and Europe—having yielded this time to Brussels—the company has maintained strong growth in daily active users (DAUs) and monthly active users (MAUs) across its core platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Consistent investment in AI infrastructure and data centers, coupled with an improved operating margin now at 39%, positions Meta among the most efficient players in the tech sector. Technical Analysis From a technical standpoint, Meta is currently trading around $717, following a near 50% rally since April. The daily chart shows a clear uptrend with higher lows in place since November 2022. The RSI stands at approximately 56.34%, indicating strength without entering overbought territory. The 50-, 100-, and 200-day moving averages remain aligned in a bullish formation. The next resistance level is at the all-time high of $747.90; a breakout could pave the way toward $800 in the short term. The key support level lies at $689, where the 100-day moving average and recent price action converge. The Point of Control (POC) sits around $590, marking the base of the previous upward move and the recent golden cross that triggered the current rally. Conclusion Meta continues to affirm its leadership in the tech sector—not just as a social media powerhouse, but as a key player in the development and implementation of AI-based solutions. Revenue diversification, cost control, and a solid financial structure reinforce its position in an increasingly competitive market. While macroeconomic volatility and regulatory pressures remain, the combination of technical momentum and strong fundamentals suggests the bullish trend could continue. ******************************************************************************************* La información facilitada no constituye un análisis de inversiones. El material no se ha elaborado de conformidad con los requisitos legales destinados a promover la independencia de los informes de inversiones y, como tal, debe considerarse una comunicación comercial. Toda la información ha sido preparada por ActivTrades ("AT"). La información no contiene un registro de los precios de AT, o una oferta o solicitud de una transacción en cualquier instrumento financiero. Ninguna representación o garantía se da en cuanto a la exactitud o integridad de esta información. Cualquier material proporcionado no tiene en cuenta el objetivo específico de inversión y la situación financiera de cualquier persona que pueda recibirlo. La rentabilidad pasada y las estimaciones no sinónimo ni un indicador fiable de la rentabilidad futura. AT presta un servicio exclusivamente de ejecución. En consecuencia, toda persona que actúe sobre la base de la información facilitada lo hace por su cuenta y riesgo. Los tipos de interés pueden cambiar. El riesgo político es impredecible. Las acciones de los bancos centrales pueden variar. Las herramientas de las plataformas no garantizan el éxito.