Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol META
  • Rev/Share 67.4155
  • Book/Share 73.2208
  • PB 9.3501
  • Debt/Equity 0.2676
  • CurrentRatio 2.6623
  • ROIC 0.2621

 

  • MktCap 1721236031145.0
  • FreeCF/Share 20.7008
  • PFCF 32.9039
  • PE 25.9629
  • Debt/Assets 0.1767
  • DivYield 0.003
  • ROE 0.3869

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated META Morgan Stanley -- Overweight $615 $650 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight $645 $655 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META Goldman -- Buy $685 $690 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META MoffettNathanson -- Buy $525 $605 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META Guggenheim -- Buy $675 $725 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META Pivotal Research Group -- Buy $875 $830 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META UBS -- Buy $650 $683 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META Monness Crespi & Hardt -- Buy $775 $780 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META Roth Capital -- Buy $580 $620 May 1, 2025
Reiterated META BofA Securities -- Buy $640 $690 May 1, 2025

News

Meta fires around 20 employees for leaking confidential information
META
Published: February 27, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Meta has fired “roughly” 20 employees for leaking confidential information, The Verge reports.

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Virtus' Joe Terranova says focus on these three 'Mag 7' names
AMZN, FB, META, NVDA
Published: February 27, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Alger's Ankur Crawford and Virtus' Joe Terranova, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss markets, hyperscaler valuations and the chip trade.

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Digital rights activists file complaints in Europe over Meta's targeted ads
META
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Online rights activists have filed complaints with data protection authorities in several European countries about U.S. software firm Meta's targeted advertising practices, the Eko group said on Thursday.

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Meta in talks to raise $35 billion for data center financing led by Apollo, Bloomberg News reports
META
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Apollo Global Management is in talks to lead a roughly $35 billion financing package for Meta Platforms to help develop data centers in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

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3 Soaring Stocks I'd Buy Now with No Hesitation
META, NET, SE
Published: February 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Some investors may be wary of purchasing growth stocks that enjoyed a strong share price surge. However, the share price alone may not tell the full picture.

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Reddit co-founder supports Meta's fact-checking removal, calls it ‘pragmatic'
META
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive

Meta's decision to scrap its third-party fact-checking program has reignited debate over social media's role in moderating content. The move, described as “pragmatic” by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, marks a broader shift in how digital platforms approach misinformation.

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Reddit co-founder says Meta's end to third-party fact-checking is ‘very pragmatic'
META, RDDT
Published: February 27, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta announced in January that it would end third-party fact-checking on its platforms, a program often criticized by Trump and conservatives for what they say unfairly targeted right-wing content. In a series of sweeping policy changes at the media giant, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced he would install a community-based system instead.

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Meta apologizes for the sudden influx of graphic content on Instagram reels
META
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Meta apologized for graphic and violent content recommended on Instagram Reels on Wednesday. Meta replaced US fact-checkers with a community notes model in January.

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Meta apologizes after Instagram users flag flood of graphic and violent content
META
Published: February 26, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Meta said it is fixing an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed "that should not have been recommended," a Meta spokesperson said. It comes after users took to social media to complain about a sudden wave of recommended content that included violent and sexual imagery.

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Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead?
GOOG, GOOGL, META
Published: February 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia (NVDA -2.80%) has undoubtedly been the poster child of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. This is evidenced by its share price, which absolutely skyrocketed, rising 1,800% in the past five years.

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Meta in talks for $200 billion AI data center project, The Information reports
META
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms is in talks to build a new data center campus for its artificial intelligence projects which could cost more than $200 billion, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers cheaper foreign workers
META
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

A federal judge on Tuesday said Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit claiming that the Facebook and Instagram parent prefers to hire foreign workers because it can pay them less than American workers.

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MP accuses Meta of turning Facebook Messenger into 'Epstein's paedophile island' by enabling end-to-end encryption
META
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Skynews
Sentiment: Negative

An MP has accused Meta of turning Facebook Messenger into "Jeffrey Epstein's private island" by enabling end-to-end encryption.

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Meta just scored a small win in its feud with Apple
META
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has been pushing lawmakers to make Apple and Google's app stores responsible for verifying age. Several states just introduced bills that would require parental consent for teens to download apps.

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Possible Stock Splits in 2025: 2 Stocks Up Over 200% in 2 Years to Buy Now
META, NFLX
Published: February 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

When a company's management decides to split its stock, this usually comes after a strong run-up in the price of its shares. While it won't change any of the underlying fundamentals of investing in the company, the split can signal confidence from management that the price of shares is justified and could continue to climb higher.

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Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss trims Meta, Dick's and Bitcoin (IBIT)
META
Published: February 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Steve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest portfolio moves.

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Meta's New Bedfellow Is Both Unusual, and Exciting
META
Published: February 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

[00:00:04] Doug McIntyre: So Meta has decided to do something that I don't think is traditional and that is, is that they have a relationship now with Arm.

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As Meta gets rid of fact-checkers, misinformation is going viral
META
Published: February 24, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Meta is phasing out its third-party fact-checking programs in the U.S. while it reintroduces a bonus program for creators, which pays them for viral content.

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Google, Meta face penalties for anti-competitive behaviour towards South African news media
GOOG, GOOGL, META
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Google could be required to pay up to 500 million rand ($27.29 million) a year in compensation to South African media outlets after the country's competition watchdog found the tech giant guilty of anti-competitive practices, while Meta and X also face fines.

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Billionaire Steve Mandel Just Bought $100 Million More of His Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Pick
META
Published: February 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Investors should take notice when billionaires continue to add to their top holdings. This indicates that their top pick is either attractively priced or has the potential for massive growth.

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2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Ready for a Bull Run
META, SNOW
Published: February 23, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Artificial intelligence (AI) has started moving the needle for many companies that have been integrating this technology into their businesses or are offering AI-focused solutions to their customers, and that's not surprising as AI is expected to drive productivity gains in the industries where it is being deployed.

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CNBC Changemakers: Meta executive Clara Shih on diversity and AI
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on the women transforming business.

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Despite recent layoffs, Meta is expanding in India
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Meta made headlines last month for announcing plans to cut 5% of its employees, controversially deeming them “low performers.” But the job cuts aren't holding Meta back from expanding in certain geographic areas.

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Meta approves bonuses of up to 200% for company execs as it lays off workers
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it approved a change to its bonus policy for executives other than the CEO that will raise payouts from 75% to 200%.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Meta Platforms (META) is a Great Choice
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Meta Platforms (META) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Meta approves massive bonuses for executives — days after slashing 5% of workforce
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

The company's executives could now earn a bonus representing 200% of their base salary, up from 75%, according to the filing.

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Meta's Hidden Potential: Time To Upgrade To A Cautious Buy
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Meta has strong fundamentals but remains less attractive compared to Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet due to overreliance on ads and social networks. Meta's potential lies in optimizing ad performance, monetizing WhatsApp, and exploring new ventures like AI, VR, and robotics. Given higher-than-historical multiples and cautious growth assumptions, Meta is upgraded to a 'cautious buy,' with significant shareholder value expected to be unlocked in the coming years.

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Meta Platforms: The Recent Breakout From $600 To $700 Is Just The Beginning
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms shares have surged 49.18% this year, with a 675% increase since November 2022, driven by advancements in AI and strong financials. Meta's robust balance sheet, with $77.82 billion in cash and $62.36 billion in net income, supports its aggressive CapEx and AI investments. Risks include negative publicity, cyberattacks, and competition from Amazon and Netflix, but Meta's focus on AI and wearables offers significant growth potential.

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Fan Engagement Market Opportunities and Strategies Report 2024-2025 & 2034: Meta Platforms Leads the Fragmented $44.71 Bn Market (2.41%), Followed by Samsung and Oracle
META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

This report describes and explains the fan engagement market and covers 2019-2024, termed the historic period, and 2024-2029, 2034F termed the forecast period. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region. This report describes and explains the fan engagement market and covers 2019-2024, termed the historic period, and 2024-2029, 2034F termed the forecast period. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region.

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Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante
GOOG, GOOGL, META
Published: February 21, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Speaking at the Techarena tech conference in Stockholm, public policy chiefs at Google and Meta voiced concerns about the European Union's strict approach to regulating artificial intelligence. Chris Yiu, Meta's director of public policy, said the tech giant was slow to rolling out its Ray-Ban branded AI glasses in Europe due to issues around regulation.

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About Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

  • IPO Date 2012-05-18
  • Website https://investor.fb.com
  • Industry Internet Content & Information
  • CEO Mr. 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.