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Meta's ad revenue from Chinese e-retailers at risk on trade worries, MoffettNathanson says

ReutersApr 22, 2025 12:19 PM

Meta's META.O financial performance could be materially hit this year as Chinese e-retailers sharply pull back marketing spend amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, MoffettNathanson says

Ending of the de minimis rule, which allows imported goods below a certain value threshold to enter the U.S. without incurring customs duties, could also deteriorate Chinese advertiser demand on Meta's platforms - brokerage

China's e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein were partly fueling the spike in Meta's ad dollars in 2023 - brokerage

MoffettNathanson cuts PT on stock by $185 to $525

Meta's China revenue was $18.35 bln and $13.69 bln for 2024 and 2023, respectively - annual report

"We do not anticipate cost-cutting measures on the scale of 2023's 'Year of Efficiency' to absorb the shock" - brokerage

As of last close, Meta shares down ~17% this year

Stock up 0.8% at $488.40 premarket

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