Meta Platforms Inc. saw its stock surge by 18.3% following the announcement of better-than-expected quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share, surpassing analysts' estimates. Despite a mixed revenue outlook for Q2 projected between $28 billion to $30 billion, the company reported a surprising growth in user numbers, suggesting increased competitiveness against TikTok. This user growth has buoyed investor confidence in Meta, which has experienced significant market value fluctuations in recent months.