Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

US — Communication Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol META
  • Rev/Share 71.0103
  • Book/Share 77.4702
  • PB 9.2046
  • Debt/Equity 0.2541
  • CurrentRatio 1.9733
  • ROIC 0.2702

 

  • MktCap 1791396041262.0
  • FreeCF/Share 19.9114
  • PFCF 35.73
  • PE 25.1099
  • Debt/Assets 0.1681
  • DivYield 0.0029
  • ROE 0.3933

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • 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 Wells Fargo -- Overweight $811 $837 Oct. 7, 2025
Initiation META Mizuho -- Outperform -- $925 Sept. 30, 2025
Reiterated META KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight $800 $905 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META Morgan Stanley -- Overweight $750 $850 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META Citizens JMP -- Mkt Outperform $750 $900 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META Wells Fargo -- Overweight $783 $811 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META Citigroup -- Buy $803 $915 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META UBS -- Buy $812 $897 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META JP Morgan -- Overweight $795 $875 July 31, 2025
Reiterated META BofA Securities -- Buy $775 $900 July 31, 2025

News

Meta exec's frantic warning about Instagram's alarming ‘fake' activity numbers in spotlight at FTC trial
META
Published: May 14, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

An executive at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta once cited estimates that as much as 40% of all engagement on Instagram was fake, according to little-noticed documents that surfaced this week from the FTC's landmark trial to break up the social media giant.

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Meta faces row over plan to use European data for AI
META
Published: May 14, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Negative

A Vienna-based privacy campaign group said Wednesday it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, after the tech giant announced plans to train its artificial intelligence models with European users' personal data.

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META "Enormous" Growth Slowing, A.I. Efficiency New Story
META
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta Platforms (META) has seen robust growth over the years, generating a user base of billions. @LikeFolio's Andy Swan says the company has grown to a point where it needs to move away from growth and focus on how to effectively use A.I.

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Meta Platforms And TikTok: Don't Let A Crisis Go To Waste
META
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Since my last writing, Meta Platforms, Inc. has delivered a strong FQ1 earnings report and updated its AI growth strategy. In the meantime, TikTok, a key competitor, continues facing substantial uncertainties with a potential to be acquired in the near future. This article explores the potential outcomes, including an acquisition by META, by another U.S. company, or no acquisition.

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Is META Stock's 24.18X PE Still Worth it? Buy, Sell, or Hold?
META
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms' expanding AI prowess is driving user engagement. However, a premium valuation makes the stock a risky bet.

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These 3 Millionaire-Maker Stocks Are Worth Buying in May 2025
BYDDF, META, NVDA
Published: May 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Millionaire status is where most investors eventually want to get to. And it's possible for anyone really, even with modest amounts invested on a very consistent basis (without pulling funds out over time, as has become increasingly commonplace among millions of households lately).

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Interpreting Meta Platforms (META) International Revenue Trends
META
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Evaluate Meta Platforms' (META) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

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Meta Keeps Pushing Forward. Management Is Focused On Winning
META
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I first bought Meta shares in 2018 during the Cambridge Analytica sell-off and have seen a 270% appreciation since. One of the company's main competitive advantages lies in its daily engagement of 3.35 billion users, serving 49.34% of the global population outside China. Meta owns three of the four most popular social media platforms. AI will unlock productivity, and more time will be spent in the virtual world, including Meta's offerings.

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Report: Meta Considering Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
META
Published: May 12, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Meta is reportedly considering adopting stablecoins as a way to make cross-border payments. The company is in discussions with crypto firms and is likely to use more than one type of stablecoin, Fortune reported Thursday (May 8), citing unnamed sources.

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Singapore Social Commerce Market Intelligence Report 2025-2030: E-Commerce Leaders Such as Shopee, Lazada, Facebook and Instagram Boost Live Shopping with Streaming Tech and Niche Market Focus
META
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

A detailed, data-centric analysis highlights dynamic opportunities in the social commerce sector. The report covers a range of retail categories, analyzing over 50 KPIs at the country level to illuminate market dynamics, size, forecast, and share statistics. A detailed, data-centric analysis highlights dynamic opportunities in the social commerce sector. The report covers a range of retail categories, analyzing over 50 KPIs at the country level to illuminate market dynamics, size, forecast, and share statistics.

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GOOGL, META, MSFT: 3 Promising AI Giants With Attractive Valuations
GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Three promising generative AI behemoths in focus are: GOOGL, META, MSFT.

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Europe Social Commerce Market Intelligence Report 2025-2030: Major Platforms like Meta and TikTok Leading the Future $302 Billion Market, New Entrants such as Shein and Temu Expanding their Presence
META
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the social commerce sector in Europe, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories. With over 50+ KPIs at the regional and country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of social commerce market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics. This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the social commerce sector in Europe, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories. With over 50+ KPIs at the regional and country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of social commerce market dynamics, …

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Facebook reaps significant economic benefits from content provided by news providers, study finds
META
Published: May 12, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Neutral

When it comes to Facebook, news matters—not the fake stuff but the real kind generated by working journalists.

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Meta ‘nudged' prominent Big Tech critic in plea for help ahead of landmark FTC antitrust trial: sources
META
Published: May 12, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

Meta “nudged” a prominent Big Tech critic to help Mark Zuckerberg's social-media giant curry favor with powerful Republicans ahead of its landmark antitrust trial as it seeks to avoid a breakup, The Post has learned.

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5 Ugly Investments 'Everyone' Is Buying
META, NU, NVDA, PLTR, VOO, VXUS
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Even when you strongly disagree, it can be extremely valuable to consider opposing viewpoints. This article considers 5 popular investments most people should avoid like the plague. I view these investments through the lens of popular children's storybook lessons, and then conclude with an important takeaway.

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Meta, Walmart, and Other Stocks This AI Trader Is Selling Amid the Market Uncertainty
META, WMT
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Investors may have been agonizing over trades in recent months but this AI trader has a clear plan—for better or worse.

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Meta Platforms: One Of My Favorite Undervalued AI Investments In The Market
META
Published: May 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms (META) is deeply undervalued, despite exceptional financial performance, including 16.07% revenue growth and 34.56% net income growth YoY in Q1. META's significant investments in AI will drive future growth in advertising, user engagement, business messaging, Meta AI, and innovative AI devices. META is trading at less than 20 times forward earnings, offering a compelling investment opportunity with strong profitability and a robust capital allocation plan.

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Why Nearly 20 Analysts Raised Meta Price Targets Post-Earnings
META
Published: May 09, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META rewarded investors with another strong post-earnings gain on May 1. Shares rose over 4% after the release, and the company's results extended its streak of beating expectations.

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United Arab Emirates Social Commerce Market Intelligence Report 2025-2030 Featuring Facebook, Instagram, The Luxury Closet, Zbooni, SellAnyCar.com, and Floranow
META
Published: May 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

UAE's social commerce market is set to grow 16.2% annually, reaching $3.73B by 2025. With a robust CAGR of 19.6% from 2021-2024, the sector will hit $6.41B by 2030. Key growth drivers include influencer partnerships, integrated payment solutions, and regulatory considerations. Businesses are urged to focus on personalization, compliance, and innovative strategies to capture market share. UAE's social commerce market is set to grow 16.2% annually, reaching $3.73B by 2025. With a robust CAGR of 19.6% from 2021-2024, the sector will hit $6.41B by 2030. Key growth drivers include influencer partnerships, integrated payment solutions, and regulatory considerations. Businesses are urged …

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Who Competes With Meta? Its Future Depends on the Answer.
META
Published: May 09, 2025 by: NYTimes
Sentiment: Neutral

At a landmark antitrust trial, a judge is weighing how to define competition for the social media giant in order to decide whether it broke the law.

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METU Does What It Says On The Tin, 200% META Stock
META
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Meta Platforms has significantly outperformed the broader market, attracting investors interested in leveraged exposure through funds like Direxion Daily META Bull 2X Shares. Leveraged ETFs like METU reset daily, aiming for 200% of META's performance, but are risky and unsuitable for long-term holding due to potential significant losses. METU's performance can be extremely volatile, with outsized moves in both directions, making it inappropriate for investors who do not actively manage their portfolios.

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year
META
Published: May 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

So far this year, one of the better performers among Magnificent Seven has been Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META).

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Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab
GOOG, GOOGL, META
Published: May 08, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has chosen Robert Fergus to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, according to Bloomberg.

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5 Stocks That Crushed Earnings and Guidance Forecasts
AMD, META, MSFT, NFLX, RBLX
Published: May 08, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

Headwinds exist in 2025, and the second half could be rough for many companies. However, leaders like Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT and Advanced Micro Devices NASDAQ: AMD crushed their earnings and guidance forecasts for Q1, suggesting the market correction in H1 is more than an overreaction.

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Tech Earnings Estimates Increase Again: What's Going On?
GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>

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Tech Earnings Estimates Increase Again: What's Going On?
GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>

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Meta: Resilient In The Face Of Uncertainty Thanks To AI
META
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Q1 results were strong, with significant beats on revenue and EPS, robust operating margins, and solid free cash flow generation. Increased capex spending on AI is justified, as AI investments are driving resilience in ad revenues and boosting user engagement across platforms. META's valuation remains attractive, trading at a forward P/E of 22.1x, with a projected FY25 EPS growth of 12.1%.

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The COO of Reality Labs is leaving Meta after nearly 11 years
META
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Dan Reed, COO of Meta's Reality Labs, is stepping down after nearly 11 years. Reed's exit follows a major restructuring of Reality Labs, integrating it with Meta's core.

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New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that Facebook was losing to TikTok
META
Published: May 07, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and other Meta execs thought that TikTok was beating Meta at its own game. That's according to a new filing in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant, published on Monday.

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New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that the company was losing to TikTok
META
Published: May 07, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and other Meta execs thought that TikTok was beating Meta at its own game. That's according to a new filing in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant, published on Monday.

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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.