Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

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Advertising — Revenue

Meta Platforms, Inc. Advertising — Revenue decreased by 1.1% to $28.28B in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ3 2021
Rolls up toTotal Revenue

How to read this metric

An increase indicates growing advertiser demand, improved ad targeting effectiveness, or higher user engagement, while a decrease may signal a weakening advertising market or a loss of platform relevance.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total gross income generated from the sale of advertising placements across a company's digit...

Peer comparison

Peers in the digital advertising space, such as Alphabet, Snap, and Pinterest, report similar revenue streams which are typically benchmarked by Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and ad impression growth.

Metric ID: meta_segment_advertising_revenue

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$28.58B$28.28B
QoQ Change-1.1%
Range$28.28B$28.58B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s advertising — revenue?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported advertising — revenue of $28.28B in Q3 2021.
What does advertising — revenue mean?
The total money earned from showing ads to users across the company's various apps and websites.