Meta Platforms (META) has emerged as a tech powerhouse over the last decade, thanks to its dominance in social media and digital advertising. With its apps—Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp—Meta has seen its stock soar by nearly 660% in the past 10 years. This growth is fueled by its innovative ad solutions and unmatched user base, making it a leader in digital advertising alongside Alphabet (Google).
Alphabet, on the other hand, has achieved over 500% stock growth during the same period, driven by its flagship services like Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud. However, challenges such as antitrust scrutiny, competition from generative AI, and underperformance in social media weigh heavily on its future prospects.
With Meta currently valued at $1.4 trillion and Alphabet at $2 trillion, the question arises: Could Meta surpass Alphabet’s valuation by 2025? Let’s explore these tech giants’ growth trajectories, challenges, and opportunities.
Meta vs. Alphabet: Revenue Growth Comparison
Meta and Alphabet both derive most of their revenue from digital advertising, but Meta has been growing slightly faster. From 2018 to 2023, Meta’s revenue grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19%, compared to Alphabet’s CAGR of 18%.