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Facebook 1Q results soar; CFO to step down(Associated Press Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's first-quarter earnings and revenue grew sharply, surpassing Wall Street's expectations thanks to an 82 percent increase in advertising revenue. The social network said Wednesday that it earned $642 million, or 25 cents per share, in the January-March quarter, up from $219 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings were $885 million or 34 cents per share. Facebook says its revenue was $2.5 billion, up 71 percent from $1.46 billion in the same period a year ago. Analysts expected adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share on revenue of $2.36 billion. Facebook says its finance chief, David Ebersman, is leaving on June 1 after five years. He'll be replaced by David Wehner, currently vice president of corporate finance and business planning. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |