Meta Platforms Inc (META)

Currency in USD
648.85
-48.67(-6.98%)
Closed·
646.65-2.20(-0.34%)
·
Advertisement
META is not included in our AI-picked strategies. See which stocks are.
Fair Value
Day's Range
639.69681.07
52 wk Range
520.26779.82
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
697.52
Open
676.35
Day's Range
639.69-681.07
52 wk Range
520.26-779.82
Volume
40.04M
Average Volume (3m)
19.57M
1-Year Change
-11.5297%
Book Value / Share
106.92
Fair Value
unlockUnlock
Fair Value Upside
unlockUnlock
META Scorecardpro icon
Company’s Health
Unlock
Fair Value
Unlock Price
Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
818.39
Upside
+26.13%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Prominent player in the Interactive Media & Services industry

Meta Platforms Inc News & Analysis

Show more

Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

56 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
63 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 818.39
(+26.13% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Rosenblatt
Buy900.00+38.71%-Maintain22/10/2026
Freedom Broker
Buy780.00+20.21%-Maintain22/10/2026
Mizuho
Buy950.00+46.41%750.00Maintain22/10/2026
StoneX
Hold---Maintain22/10/2026
Truist Securities
Buy1,000.00+54.12%-Maintain22/10/2026

Meta Platforms Inc SWOT Analysis


AI Investment Surge
Meta's capital expenditure guidance reaches $70-72 billion for fiscal year 2025, with AI infrastructure driving substantial spending increases
Price Target Range
Analysts set price targets between $770 and $910, reflecting confidence in Meta's advertising dominance and emerging revenue opportunities
WhatsApp Monetization
The messaging platform operates at a $9 billion run rate with projections reaching $36-40 billion by 2030, offering significant diversification
Margin Pressures
Operating margins compressed 290 basis points amid infrastructure investments, though advertising revenue growth exceeded 30% year-over-yea
Read full SWOT analysis

Meta Platforms Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Meta Q3 2026 EPS of $3.83 beat estimates by 7.28%; revenue rose 26% to $64.6B, topping forecasts despite $9.9B legal settlement charge.
  • Q4 revenue guidance set at $73B-$76B; full-year capex raised to $135B-$145B as AI infrastructure spending accelerates across platforms.
  • Muse AI agent reached 10M users in six weeks; Meta expects 10x cost efficiency gain in 2027, expanding beyond U.S. and Canada markets.
  • Daily active users hit record 3.64B across apps; ad impressions up 10%, pricing up 14% as AI-driven recommendations boost engagement.
  • Reality Labs losses expected to fall to $15B in 2027; two-for-one stock split approved, trading begins January 2027 to preserve founder control.
Last Updated: 21/10/2026, 22:42
Read Full Transcript

Earnings

Latest Release
21/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
7.40 / 3.57
Revenue / Forecast
64.6B / 63.34B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 29.65
Dividend Yield
0.30%
Industry Median 1.02%
Annualised payout
2.10
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak
2 years

Compare META to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
META
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
23.6x11.5x5.3x
PEG Ratio
−6.421.500.01
Price/Book
6.5x2.1x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
7.4x3.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
30.6%28.3%32.8%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock14.0%18.5%Unlock

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The FoA segment offers Facebook, which enables people to build community through feed, reels, stories, groups, marketplace, and other; Instagram that brings people closer through Instagram feed, stories, reels, live, and messaging; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; Meta AI, an assistant that's available across apps, as a stand-alone app, on AI glasses, and on the web; Threads, an application for text-based updates and public conversations; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact. The RL segment provides virtual and augmented reality products, including consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, as well as Meta Quest devices that enable social experiences across gaming, fitness, entertainment, and more. The segment also includes wearables such as AI glasses like Ray Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses; and the Meta Ray Ban Display, which combines AI glasses with an integrated lens display and the Meta Neural Band, a wrist worn device using electromyography that lets people control their AI glasses through neuromuscular signals. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Broadcom Inc., and OpenAI, L.L.C. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Employees
75472

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
938.44M36.84%654.58B
Other Institutional Investors
795.34M31.22%554.77B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
813.72M31.94%567.59B
Total
2.55B100.00%1.78T

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.81%173,396,976120,947,859
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.12%156,008,740108,819,216

People Also Watch

521.42
MSFT
-2.16%
212.21
NVDA
-4.40%
250.38
AMZN
-4.57%
324.22
GOOGL
-3.15%
507.93
AMD
-8.10%

FAQ

What Is the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Share Price Today?

The Meta Platforms stock price today is 648.85 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Meta Platforms (META) Trade On?

Meta Platforms is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Meta Platforms?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Meta Platforms is "META."

Does Meta Platforms Pay Dividends? What’s The Current META Dividend Yield?

Yes, META Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Meta Platforms dividend yield is 0.3%%.

What Is the Current Meta Platforms Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) market cap is 1.78T USD.

What Is Meta Platforms's (META) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Meta Platforms EPS is currently 29.65 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Meta Platforms Earnings Date?

Meta Platforms's next earnings report will be released on 03/02/2027.

Is META a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Meta Platforms moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for META stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Meta Platforms Stock Split?

Meta Platforms has split 0 times. (See the META stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Meta Platforms Have?

Meta Platforms has 75472 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)?

As of 22/10/2026, Meta Platforms (META) is trading at a share price of 648.85 USD, with a previous close of 697.52 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 639.69 USD to 681.07 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 520.26 USD to 779.82 USD.

What Is Meta Platforms (META) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Meta Platforms is 818.39 USD, with a high estimate of 1050 USD and a low estimate of 580 USD. 56 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +26.13% Upside potential.

What Is the META Premarket Price?

META's last pre-market stock price is 676.25 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,950,000.00, and the stock has decreased by -21.27, or -3.05%.

What Is the META After Hours Price?

META's last after hours stock price is 646.65 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.20, or -0.34%.
Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2026 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.