Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) vs Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Meta Platforms, Inc. is the world’s largest social media company, reaching nearly 4 billion monthly active users globally. Its core business, known as the Family of Apps, includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Users rely on these platforms for a wide range of activities, from staying connected with friends and following public figures to operating digital businesses at no cost. Meta monetizes its ecosystem by using customer data generated across its apps to sell advertising to digital marketers. Although the company has invested significantly in Reality Labs, that segment still represents only a small portion of Meta’s total revenue.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is an integrated oil and gas company engaged in the global exploration, production, and refining of petroleum. In 2025, the company produced 3.3 million barrels of liquids per day and 8.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. As of the end of 2025, ExxonMobil reported 19.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent in reserves, with liquids accounting for 69% of the total. The company is also among the world’s largest refiners, with total global refining capacity of 4.1 million barrels of oil per day, and ranks as a leading producer of both commodity and specialty chemicals.