'Meta Actually Has Major Profit Margins Unlike Tesla': Redditor Reacts To Stock Drop Following Q1 Earnings

Benzinga - by Surbhi Jain, .

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), formerly Facebook, recently reported a revenue and earnings beat for Q1 2024 but issued disappointing guidance for the future.

This news caused the stock to drop 11% in extended trading, overshadowing the positive quarterly results. While earnings per share ($4.71) and revenue ($36.46 billion) exceeded expectations, the company’s forecast for Q2 fell short of analysts’ estimates, with projected revenue between $36.5 billion and $39 billion.

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Reddit users on r/stocks shared their views on Meta’s performance and valuation. They drew comparisons to other tech giants like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and discussed the company’s anticipated capital expenditures (capex) in artificial intelligence (AI).

Comparing Valuations To Tesla

They argued that Meta’s valuation is not as high relative to its growth rate and potential as Tesla’s.

“Meta actually has major profit margins unlike Tesla,” said Redditor Waitwhonow:

Redditor shawman123 compared Meta stock’s valuation to the likes of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) dba Google and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA). The Redditor observed that these are all valued higher relative to Meta.

AI Capex Requirement

Despite this, they argued that Meta’s forward P/E was only slightly above the broader S&P 500. This indicates that the stock may not be overvalued, especially considering its strong operating margin and double-digit growth rate.

Investor Sentiment and Market Reaction

Meta’s recent performance and guidance have sparked lively discussions among investors on Reddit. While some view the stock’s drop as a buying opportunity, others caution that the company’s future depends on its ability to capitalize on its AI investments. As Meta continues to navigate these challenges, investors will closely monitor its progress and strategic decisions in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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