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Several Mag 7 members headline the reporting docket this week.
META and MSFT have reflected the top-two performing Mag 7 members in 2025.
Advertising results will be key for META, whereas Cloud results dictate MSFT's move.
Earnings season is in full swing, with this week’s reporting docket notably stacked. Among the bunch are a few Mag 7 members, including Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) and Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) .
The broader Mag 7 trade has cooled off significantly recently, with investors reducing their exposure following massive runs and tariff uncertainty. Still, as shown below, both META and MSFT have weathered the storm the best, with shares of each reflecting the highest defense out of the bunch YTD.
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But how do quarterly expectations stack up? Let’s take a closer look.
Meta Ad Revenue Remains Key
Down roughly 20% over the last three months, META shares have reflected big-time underperformers relative to the S&P 500. Shares did see a positive reaction following its latest quarterly release, but the above-mentioned tariff/economic worries stopped the fun shortly after.
Analysts have taken their EPS expectations lower for the quarter to be reported over recent months, with the current $5.21 Zacks Consensus EPS estimate down nearly 5% since the beginning of February.
Top line expectations haven’t budged, with META forecasted to see 11% EPS growth on 13% higher sales.
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As usual, Advertising results will be a heavy focus, which account for the bulk of META’s revenues overall. For the quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Advertising sales stands at $40.4 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s ad revenue on a quarterly basis.
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And as shown below, the results have regularly blown away our consensus estimates, with META delivering six consecutive beats.
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Microsoft Cloud Results in Focus
Both top and bottom line expectations for MSFT haven’t budged over recent months, reflecting an overall stable revisions trend relative to META. Current consensus expectations allude to 9% EPS growth on 11% higher sales, continuing the tech titan’s growth pace nicely.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s sales on a quarterly basis.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud results, which encompass Azure and other server products, will be an important focus as usual. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Intelligent Cloud sales stands at $26.1 billion.
It’ll be interesting to see what the tech titan says concerning the cloud outlook, which will likely dictate the post-earnings move. Given recent market anxiety, it’ll likely need to deliver a sizable beat paired with positive guidance to wake investors back up.
Further, the CapEx picture remains a big focus among investors due to its massive spend on data center buildouts amid the AI frenzy. Interestingly, the company has dialed back some of its plans here already, and we’ll likely hear further information concerning the development in the release.
Bottom Line
The 2025 Q1 earnings cycle picks up notable steam this week, with several Mag 7 members headlining the reporting docket. Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) and Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) are a part of the group, with both stocks reflecting the strongest Mag 7 performers YTD.
Concerning META, the advertising results remain key, which have shown great growth over recent periods thanks to successful AI implementations that provide users with more relevant results.
The cloud picture remains key for MSFT given the AI frenzy, with investors looking to hear positive commentary and be provided with a strong outlook given the massive amount of capital committed.
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Meta & Microsoft Earnings: Key Metrics to Watch
Key Takeaways
Earnings season is in full swing, with this week’s reporting docket notably stacked. Among the bunch are a few Mag 7 members, including Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) and Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) .
The broader Mag 7 trade has cooled off significantly recently, with investors reducing their exposure following massive runs and tariff uncertainty. Still, as shown below, both META and MSFT have weathered the storm the best, with shares of each reflecting the highest defense out of the bunch YTD.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
But how do quarterly expectations stack up? Let’s take a closer look.
Meta Ad Revenue Remains Key
Down roughly 20% over the last three months, META shares have reflected big-time underperformers relative to the S&P 500. Shares did see a positive reaction following its latest quarterly release, but the above-mentioned tariff/economic worries stopped the fun shortly after.
Analysts have taken their EPS expectations lower for the quarter to be reported over recent months, with the current $5.21 Zacks Consensus EPS estimate down nearly 5% since the beginning of February.
Top line expectations haven’t budged, with META forecasted to see 11% EPS growth on 13% higher sales.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
As usual, Advertising results will be a heavy focus, which account for the bulk of META’s revenues overall. For the quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Advertising sales stands at $40.4 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s ad revenue on a quarterly basis.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
And as shown below, the results have regularly blown away our consensus estimates, with META delivering six consecutive beats.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Microsoft Cloud Results in Focus
Both top and bottom line expectations for MSFT haven’t budged over recent months, reflecting an overall stable revisions trend relative to META. Current consensus expectations allude to 9% EPS growth on 11% higher sales, continuing the tech titan’s growth pace nicely.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s sales on a quarterly basis.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud results, which encompass Azure and other server products, will be an important focus as usual. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Intelligent Cloud sales stands at $26.1 billion.
It’ll be interesting to see what the tech titan says concerning the cloud outlook, which will likely dictate the post-earnings move. Given recent market anxiety, it’ll likely need to deliver a sizable beat paired with positive guidance to wake investors back up.
Further, the CapEx picture remains a big focus among investors due to its massive spend on data center buildouts amid the AI frenzy. Interestingly, the company has dialed back some of its plans here already, and we’ll likely hear further information concerning the development in the release.
Bottom Line
The 2025 Q1 earnings cycle picks up notable steam this week, with several Mag 7 members headlining the reporting docket. Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) and Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) are a part of the group, with both stocks reflecting the strongest Mag 7 performers YTD.
Concerning META, the advertising results remain key, which have shown great growth over recent periods thanks to successful AI implementations that provide users with more relevant results.
The cloud picture remains key for MSFT given the AI frenzy, with investors looking to hear positive commentary and be provided with a strong outlook given the massive amount of capital committed.