Meta shares pop 12% after company reports first sales increase in four quarters, issues optimistic guidance
Publishing timestamp: 2023-04-26 13:00:01
Summary
Meta reported unexpected increase in revenue for the first quarter, exceeding analyst expectations. The company's forecast for the second quarter also exceeded expectations, leading to a 12% jump in Meta shares in extended trading. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the company's growth and efficiency improvements, particularly in its Reality Labs unit. Despite a decrease in net income, Meta's stock has been on an upward trend since announcing a focus on efficiency in 2023. Investors have rallied around Zuckerberg's plans for cost-cutting and job cuts.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/facebook-meta-q1-earnings-report.html