Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

EPS (Diluted)

Earnings Per Share

Meta Platforms, Inc. EPS (Diluted) decreased by 85.3% to $1.05 in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 82.6%, from $6.03 to $1.05. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 20.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests less potential for future shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

A performance metric that calculates earnings per share by assuming all convertible securities, such as stock options an...

Peer comparison

In the technology sector, where stock-based compensation is prevalent, this is often considered the more accurate reflection of shareholder value than basic EPS.

Metric ID: is_eps_diluted

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$3.61$3.22$3.64$2.72$2.46$1.64$1.77$2.20$2.98$4.39$5.30$4.71$5.16$6.03$7.96$6.43$7.14$1.05
QoQ Change-10.8%+13.0%-25.3%-9.6%-33.3%+7.9%+24.3%+35.5%+47.3%+20.7%-11.1%+9.6%+16.9%+32.0%-19.2%+11.0%-85.3%
YoY Change-31.9%-49.1%-51.4%-19.1%+21.1%+167.7%+199.4%+114.1%+73.2%+37.4%+50.2%+36.5%+38.4%-82.6%
Range$1.05$7.96
CAGR-25.2%
Avg YoY Growth+36.0%
Median YoY Growth+36.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s eps (diluted)?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported eps (diluted) of $1.05 in Q3 2025.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s eps (diluted) decreased by 82.6% year-over-year, from $6.03 to $1.05.
What is the long-term trend for Meta Platforms, Inc.'s eps (diluted)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Meta Platforms, Inc.'s eps (diluted) has grown at a 20.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.77 to $23.86.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
The amount of profit per share if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.

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