Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol META
  • Rev/Share 75.271
  • Book/Share 77.1021
  • PB 8.0445
  • Debt/Equity 0.2631
  • CurrentRatio 1.9784
  • ROIC 0.2118

 

  • MktCap 1563392918199.0
  • FreeCF/Share 17.8153
  • PFCF 34.8653
  • PE 26.6739
  • Debt/Assets 0.168
  • DivYield 0.0034
  • ROE 0.3093

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated META TD Cowen -- Buy $810 $820 Jan. 13, 2026
Reiterated META Wells Fargo -- Overweight $802 $795 Jan. 12, 2026
Reiterated META Guggenheim -- Buy $875 $800 Jan. 8, 2026
Reiterated META Cantor Fitzgerald -- Overweight $720 $750 Jan. 8, 2026
Upgrade META Arete Neutral Buy -- $718 Dec. 4, 2025
Initiation META BNP Paribas Exane -- Outperform -- $800 Nov. 24, 2025
Downgrade META Erste Group Buy Hold -- -- Nov. 10, 2025
Reiterated META Piper Sandler -- Overweight $880 $840 Oct. 30, 2025
Reiterated META Bernstein -- Outperform $900 $870 Oct. 30, 2025
Reiterated META Mizuho -- Outperform $925 $815 Oct. 30, 2025

News

Meta and Snap Face Social-Media Ban Threat. These Countries Could Follow Australia.
META
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Meta Platforms, Snap and Reddit stocks could be hit if other countries follow Australia's social-media ban for under-16s.

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Alger Spectra Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Update
GOOG, META, MSFT, NBIS, NTRA
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Class A shares of the Alger Spectra Fund underperformed the Russell 3000 Growth Index during the fourth quarter of 2025. Alphabet Inc., Natera, Inc., and Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. were among the top contributors to performance. Nebius Group N.V., Microsoft Corporation, and Meta Platforms Inc. were among the top detractors from performance.

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Why Is Meta Platforms Priced 36% Cheaper Than Its Hyperscaler Peers?
META
Published: January 16, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) has delivered outstanding performance compared its hyperscaler peers such as Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ), Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOG )( NASDAQ:GOOGL ), and Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ).

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Why Meta is a social media stock to like, plus is an earnings tech rally on the horizon?
META
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for January 16, 2026 Is it time to invest in social media stocks? Our panel looks at Meta, Pinterest, and Reddit to break down which ones may be worth considering.

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Meta Platforms: Showcasing Operating Leverage Through This Capex Supercycle
META
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta Platforms is rapidly scaling to be one of the most prominent hyperscalers by its investments in data centers. META is able to showcase serious operating leverage as investments in R&D directly translate into rapidly rising ARPU thanks to AI and algorithm optimization. The stock is valued like it won't grow from all of these investments, or the market is waiting for proof. I'm not taking the risk of waiting too long.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
META
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Meta Platforms (META). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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3 Risks That Every Meta Stock Investor Should Know
META
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Meta Platforms (META) has faced difficulties in the past. Its stock has dropped more than 30% within a timeframe of less than two months multiple times in recent years, erasing billions in market value and negating substantial gains in a single correction.

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Meta Compute: Inside Zuckerberg's Massive Data Center Bet
META
Published: January 15, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

The move offers a clearer view into Meta's long-term strategy and underscores how committed the company is to becoming a dominant force in artificial intelligence (AI).This initiative carries both promising opportunities and potential challenges that could shape Meta's trajectory in 2026 and beyond.

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Stock Price Prediction for 2026: Where Will It Be in 1 Year (Jan 15)
META
Published: January 15, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Last year, one of the better performers among the Magnificent 7 was Meta Platforms Inc.

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2 High-Yielding Picks For Retirees To Hedge Against Chaos
AMLP, ASGI, GLD, IAUI, META, MSFT, PLTR, QQQ, SPY, SRV
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

2026 has started with global geopolitical and economic turmoil, yet major indices like QQQ and SPY continue their relentless bull run. Valuations in AI/tech names such as Palantir, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms appear stretched, raising concerns about potential downside risk. Key risks include a weaker dollar, higher inflation, and a sudden AI bubble burst, all threatening current “risk-on” market sentiment.

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Meta Lays Off 1,500 People in Metaverse Division
META
Published: January 14, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The cuts affected 10% of staff as spending shifts to its AI glasses and other wearables products.

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Oracle: Meta Compute Reaffirms Bullish Thesis
META, ORCL
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I am reiterating a Buy rating on Oracle Corporation despite recent revenue misses and negative free cash flow driven by aggressive, debt-fueled capex. Oracle's $523B+ backlog, heavily reliant on OpenAI (60%), presents execution and timing risks, but Meta's Meta Compute is proof that the AI-arms race is not slowing down. This should help bolster investor confidence in ORCL's backlog that is being heavily discounted at the moment, along with potential cloud computing deals with Meta that may occur in 2026.

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Why These 5 Tech Stocks Could Dominate the Market in 2026
AMZN, INTC, META, MU, QCOM
Published: January 14, 2026 by: The Street
Sentiment: Positive

Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, shares the 5 tech stocks he believes will lead the market in 2026.

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META Taps Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI Expansion: Buy or Hold the Stock?
META
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms' nuclear energy deals aim to power AI growth, cut costs, and enhance ESG credentials amid surging infrastructure spend.

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Meta Reality Labs cuts signal shift toward wearables, Wedbush analysts believe
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Wedbush analysts said recent changes at Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) reflect a more disciplined and intentional investment approach, even as the company continues to spend heavily on artificial intelligence and hardware initiatives. The assessment follows a series of reports pointing to job cuts and a reallocation of resources within Meta's Reality Labs unit as the company refocuses on consumer hardware and wearables.

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Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs from its Reality Labs division as the company shifts its focus from metaverse products to wearable technology investments and development.

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Meta layoffs today: Facebook parent is slashing hundreds of workers from Reality Labs VR division
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

The first Big Tech layoffs of 2026 have happened. This week, Facebook owner Meta Platforms informed employees that up to 1,500 positions in its Reality Labs division would be eliminated.

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Meta Should Get Out of Metaverse, Says Laffer Tengler CEO
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Positive

Meta plans to cut roles in its metaverse unit as it pivots to AI-devices. Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, who has been bearish on Meta, discusses why she supports a move away from the metaverse with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech.

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Meta and EssilorLuxottica Consider Doubling Smart Glasses Production Capacity
META, ESLOY
Published: January 13, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Meta and eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica are reportedly considering doubling their capacity to produce Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses from 10 million to 20 million by the end of the year. If demand continues to grow, they could boost the capacity to 30 million, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Jan. 13), citing unnamed sources.

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Buy Or Sell Meta Stock?
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly laying off 10% of its Reality Labs workforce, highlighting the ongoing challenges within its metaverse division. While the segment has struggled with massive financial losses and stagnant adoption, Meta's strategic pivot toward AI has begun to reshape investor expectations.

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Meta to cut about 1,500 jobs in Reality Labs as Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on AI
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

The cuts are expected to hit teams working on virtual-reality headsets and Meta's VR-based social network.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry explains why he's betting against Nvidia, not Meta or Microsoft
META, MSFT, NVDA
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Michael Burry says he's short Nvidia as it's especially exposed to what he sees as an AI bubble. The "Big Short" investor said Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are less at risk if the bubble bursts.

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Meta: Buy The Dip, Ad Surge Is Paying For Capex Ambitions
META
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta Platforms, Inc. remains a Buy despite the recent 20% pullback and concerns over heavy capex spending. FY25 capex guidance was raised to $70–$72 billion, with even larger dollar growth expected in 2026. Still, we note that Meta's ad revenue is accelerating, supporting heavy AI-driven capex plans and offsetting macro headwinds.

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Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: NYTimes
Sentiment: Negative

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta's work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

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Meta Picks Former White House Advisor to Drive AI Projects
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has appointed new executives to head various aspects of its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. “Meta is planning to build tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Facebook Monday (Jan. 12).

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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will build 'hundreds of gigawatts' of AI capacity over time
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new "top-level" initiative called Meta Compute. Zuckerberg said Meta aims to build "hundreds of gigawatts or more" of capacity over time.

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Meta to build gigawatt-scale computing capacity under Meta Compute effort
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Meta will establish Meta Compute to construct tens of gigawatts of computing infrastructure this decade and hundreds of gigawatts more in the future, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday.

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Power Hungry: Inside Meta's Huge Investment in a Nuclear Strategy
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

For the past two years, the narrative surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has focused almost exclusively on silicon chips. Investors have watched closely as tech-sector giants have purchased billions of dollars' worth of processors to build out their data centers.

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Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the Trump administration to help steer the technology giant's massive AI infrastructure expansion.

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Meta Hires Former Trump Official As President
META
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Zuckerberg spoke about the need for more “masculine energy” in corporate America, which he said had become “culturally neutered” in an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast last year—comments that were widely seen as targeting inclusivity initiatives by former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. “I think having a culture that celebrates the aggression a bit more has its own merits that are really positive,” he said.

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About Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

  • IPO Date 2012-05-18
  • Website https://investor.fb.com
  • Industry Internet Content & Information
  • CEO Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
  • Employees 76834

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 headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.