Twitter Reports $270 Million Loss for Q2: What's Behind the Numbers?
Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) reported second quarter 2025 earnings results today, revealing a significant net loss. According to the social network's Friday report, Twitter lost $270 million in the quarter that ended in June, marking a challenging period for the company.
Key Highlights: Twitter Q2 2025 Earnings
- Net Loss: A substantial $270 million loss was reported for Q2 2025.
- Revenue: Total revenue dipped 1% year-over-year to $1.18 billion due to advertising headwinds. Twitter's last public earnings report before Musk bought the company was for Q2 2025. Twitter reported revenue of $1.18 billion and a net loss of $270 million in that.
- EPS: Diluted EPS reached -$0.35. This compares to net income of $66 million, a net margin of 6% and diluted EPS of previous periods.
- Net Margin: Net loss was $270 million, representing a net margin of -23%.
Why the Loss? Blame Game and Uncertainty.
The Twitter on Friday said it posted $270 million net loss in the second quarter (Q2), largely owing to uncertainty related to the pending acquisition by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Social media giant Twitter reported a $270 million loss for the second quarter of the year blaming the current uncertainty around its proposed takeover by Elon Musk and Elon Musk’s pending purchase of Twitter and a fall in advertising revenue were blamed for the social media company’s second-quarter loss of $270 million.
The earnings report also reveals that Twitter fell short of revenue expectations for the second quarter in a row.
Looking Ahead
With the acquisition landscape still uncertain, the future direction of Twitter remains a key question for investors and users alike. This $270 million loss underscores the challenges faced by the company amidst ongoing transitions.