Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft & Meta Report Quarterly Profits: Here’s What They Earned

The first quarter of 2025 proved highly profitable for the world's top five technology companies — Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and inflation-related challenges, all five posted higher revenues and profits compared to the same period last year.

A significant portion of this growth is driven by increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, digital advertising, and subscription-based services. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how each company performed.

Microsoft Q1 2025 Earnings

Microsoft reported a robust revenue of $70.1 billion in the first quarter, representing a 15% year-over-year increase. The company’s net income rose by 19% to $25.8 billion. A major driver of this performance was Microsoft Azure, its cloud computing platform, which recorded a 35% growth. The success of AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, and its ongoing partnership with OpenAI also significantly contributed to the earnings boost.

In addition to its operational success, Microsoft returned $9.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks, reflecting its strong financial health and commitment to investor returns.

Alphabet (Google) Q1 2025 Results

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, earned $90.2 billion in revenue, marking a 12% increase over the same quarter last year. The tech giant's net profit surged by 46%, reaching $34.5 billion.

Google Cloud remained a strong performer with 28% year-over-year growth, generating $12.3 billion in revenue. YouTube also saw notable gains, with advertising revenues increasing by 10% to reach $8.9 billion. Alphabet launched its advanced AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, to power a range of products and services. The company also raised its dividend by 5%, reflecting confidence in its future outlook.

Apple Q1 2025 Financial Highlights

Apple posted quarterly revenue of $95.4 billion, up 5% from the previous year. Its net income also increased by 5% to $24.8 billion. While hardware sales such as iPhones remained largely stable, the growth came primarily from Apple’s Services division.

The Services business — including iCloud, the App Store, Apple Music, and other digital offerings — generated $26.6 billion, up 12% year-over-year. Apple further announced a massive $100 billion stock buyback program, underlining its focus on long-term shareholder value.

Amazon Q1 2025 Performance

Amazon recorded the highest revenue among the big five, reporting $155.7 billion, a 9% year-on-year growth. The company’s net profit soared by 64%, reaching $17.1 billion. A substantial portion of Amazon’s success came from Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud division, which brought in $29.3 billion.

Amazon’s advertising business also performed well, contributing $13.9 billion to its revenue. However, increased capital expenditure for infrastructure expansion led to a dip in free cash flow, which dropped to $25.9 billion.

Meta Q1 2025 Earnings Snapshot

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported $42.3 billion in revenue, marking a 16% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company’s profit rose 35% to $16.6 billion. Advertising remained Meta’s primary revenue stream, and higher ad prices significantly contributed to the growth.

Meta also highlighted the growing adoption of its AI-powered assistant, now used by roughly one billion users every month. However, the company faces upcoming regulatory challenges in Europe, where new laws could affect its ad-free paid subscription model.

Conclusion

The combined Q1 2025 results of Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta demonstrate the continued dominance of big tech in the global economy. Investments in AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital services have fueled impressive revenue and profit growth, even amid economic uncertainty. Shareholder-friendly policies like buybacks and dividend increases further reinforce investor confidence.