Facebook Revenue Up 61% — Still 13× Short of Apple

Facebook’s Big Bucks: A Quarter of the Year at 2.91 bn

Picture this: Facebook raking in $2.91 bn in just three months. Not many folks would give that a second glance, yet the social giant handed it out in Q2 2014.

Crunching the Numbers

$2.61 bn in revenue – a whopping 61 % jump from the same quarter last year.
Profit? $791 m – that’s a 138 % spike over 2013.

But Wait… Apple Is In the Same Circle

Everyone talks about Facebook and Apple as the tech giants pulling in the mega‑bucks. Still, Apple’s Q3 haul from yesterday makes Facebook look like a tiny side snack.

Side‑by‑Side Peek

Apple’s Q3 revenue dwarfs Facebook’s — the sheer scale sends a shiver through the financial world.
Even as Facebook’s profits soar, Apple’s cash flow practically outpaces it.

So if you’re wondering who’s stealing the headlines, check out the side‑by‑side numbers. It turns out, in the grand scheme of tech money, Apple is basically the heavyweight champ while Facebook is the newcomer throwing punches.

Quarterly revenues:

Revenue Rumble: Apple vs. Facebook (2014)

Meat-and-Bone Numbers

Facebook (Q2 2014): $2.91 bn
Apple (Q3 2014): $37.4 bn

The Big Picture – 13×’s the Cup

When Apple’s quarterly haul is roughly thirteen times the size of Facebook’s, the headlines feel less like a math lesson and more like a reality‑tv showdown.
Picture a seedling on Facebook’s side and a fully grown, apple‑filled orchard for Apple – that’s the scale difference.

Why the Gap Matters

Apple’s tech ecosystem (iOS, App Store, services) keeps the cash flowing faster than Facebook’s ad‑centric model.
The numbers underscore that a single dominant product (the iPhone) can generate far more revenue per quarter than a growing social network.

Takeaway – The Apple Advantage

Apple, with its bigger “fruit basket,” reaps the rewards of a diversified, premium‑price strategy.
Back in 2014, the gap was clear enough to taste: Apple was sipping a cocktail, while Facebook was still grinding out lemonade.

Quarterly profits:

Apple vs. Facebook: Who’s Really Winning the Data Game?

Picture this: Apple pulls in $7.7 bn in Q3 2014, while Facebook earns a modest $791 m in Q2. At face value, Apple’s profits look more impressive—ten times bigger! But numbers alone can be deceiving.

Let’s Talk Reach and Real‑Life Impact

Facebook counts 829 million daily active users (DAU), with a whopping 1.32 billion people interacting at least once a month.
Apple sold 500 million iPhones by the end of March. That’s the tip of the iceberg—plus iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and all those hidden smart‑home gadgets.

The big question? Who has the edge when it comes to everyday touchpoints?

The Mobile Playground

Facebook’s 654 million mobile DAU dwarfs the number of iPhones still in active use. Even ignoring the often‑forgotten iPad and Mac, the numbers suggest Facebook is a hit with people who scroll, chat, and post from their thumbs.

Why It Matters

Both companies thrive on mobile data—your likes, shares, and search queries.
More users = more free personal data to monetize.
Potentially, Facebook could outpace Apple’s revenues in the near future if it keeps leveraging that huge user base.

In short, even though Apple boasts higher quarterly earnings, Facebook’s larger user ecosystem could tip the scales—especially in the battle over who owns your most prized asset: the data you share every day.

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