United StatesMeta Platforms reported a 14% decline in quarterly profit to $15.85 billion ($6.18 per share) for Q2, despite revenue growth of 28% to $60.8 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Legal expenses and severance costs linked to recent layoffs contributed to the profit drop. The company noted AI advancements are driving innovation but warned that third-quarter revenue forecasts are below analyst estimates. Meta's stock price dropped 4.2% following the announcement.
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