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 9.2379
  • Debt/Equity 0.2541
  • CurrentRatio 1.9733
  • ROIC 0.2702

 

  • MktCap 1797877504473.0
  • FreeCF/Share 19.9114
  • PFCF 35.8593
  • PE 25.2008
  • 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 Platforms, Inc. (META) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
META
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms (META) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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META Plans Another A.I. Restructure, "Tactical Outperform" Expected in TGT
META, TGT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Evercore ISI added Target (TGT) to its "tactical outperform" list after the retail giant's stock has been beaten down over the last year. As Jenny Horne notes, the firm also moved Lowe's (LOW) to its "tactical underperform" list.

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Meta Stock Nears $2 Trillion Valuation. This Could Tip It Over.
META
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms stock has surged this year and a new piece of hardware could keep the momentum going.

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Kunst: There's a good chance Meta's AI hiring spree may not lead to anything
META
Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst discusses reports Meta is revamping its AI operations for a fourth time, and whether the company's massive spending will eventually pay off.

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- Can Zuckerberg duck deposition in Meta privacy class action?
META
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Mark Zuckerberg has better things to do than sit for a deposition.

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Meta Eyeing Fourth Revamp of AI Teams in Six Months
META
Published: August 17, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta is reportedly reconfiguring its AI efforts, the fourth such restructuring in six months. The tech giant's new artificial intelligence (AI) unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, is expected to be divided into four groups, The Information reported Saturday (Aug. 16), citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Prediction: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Nvidia by 2030
AMZN, META
Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Since October 2022, Nvidia has seen its value increase by more than $4 trillion. To put that into perspective, no other company is even worth $4 trillion today.

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Meta plans fourth restructuring of AI efforts in six months, The Information reports
META
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Meta is planning its fourth overhaul of artificial intelligence efforts in six months, The Information reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

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Senator Josh Hawley Begins Child Safety Inquiry Into Meta's A.I. Bot
META
Published: August 15, 2025 by: NYTimes
Sentiment: Negative

Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, said he would look into whether the social media company's artificial intelligence technology endangers children.

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Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids
META
Published: August 15, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said he intends to investigate whether Meta's generative AI products exploit, deceive, or harm children, after leaked internal documents showed the company's chatbots were allowed to have “romantic” and “sensual” chats with children.

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David Tepper's Hedge Fund Bets On Intel, UnitedHealth; Cuts Position In Four Mag 7 Stocks
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, INTC, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA, UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

The Appaloosa hedge fund, run by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, revealed several new stock positions in the second quarter, including a couple of airline stocks.

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U.S. Senator Hawley launches probe into Meta AI policies
META
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley launched a probe into Facebook parent Meta Platforms' artificial intelligence policies on Friday, demanding documents on rules that had allowed its artificial intelligence chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.”

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Sen. Hawley to probe Meta AI bot policies for children following damning report
META
Published: August 15, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Sen. Josh Hawley said he is launching an investigation into Meta following a report on the company's policies governing artificial intelligence chatbots. Hawley noted a Reuters report published Thursday that detailed rules allowing certain "romantic" and "sensual" conversations with children.

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From Big Short to Big Long: Michael Burry Bets Big on Three Stocks
LULU, META, UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Key Points in This Article: Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, shifted from bearish to bullish bets, acquiring calls and shares in Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Meta Platforms (META), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) worth $522 million.

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US senators call for Meta probe after Reuters report on its AI policies
META
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Two Republican U.S. senators called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms on Thursday after Reuters exclusively reported on an internal policy document that permitted the company's chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.”

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Meta's AI Bet Reshapes The Game
META
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Q2 revenue rose 22% to $47.5B, net income reached $18.3B, and stock gained 36% since undervaluation call. Nearly $100B invested in AI infrastructure and R&D aims to position Meta as the first global-scale personal AI leader. AI-driven ad improvements boosted conversions 3–5% and average ad prices 9% YoY, while engagement rose 5–6% across platforms.

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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
BILL, META
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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2 AI Stocks I'm Following the Smart Money Into
META, MSFT
Published: August 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The smart money (hedge fund managers) have been making some notable, although perhaps less surprising moves in recent quarters.

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Small caps rally as Magnificent 7 stocks roll over in market rotation
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA
Published: August 13, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

The Russell 2000 rallied while the Magnificent 7 fell. Investors rotated to small stocks, turning away from the megacap technology stocks that have led the market in recent years.

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Why Meta Platforms (META) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
META
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for August 13
META
Published: August 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) gained 1.93% over the past five trading sessions, bringing Magnificent Seven mainstay's year-to-date gain to 31.67%.

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Meta Platforms: Quietly Becoming The Biggest Beneficiary Of AI
META
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta delivered outstanding Q2 results, with 21.5% YoY revenue growth and expanding operating margins, surprising even bullish expectations. Management guides for continued strong growth in Q3, driven by AI-powered ad improvements and robust user engagement across platforms. Despite the stellar performance, I downgrade META from strong buy to buy due to potential near-term volatility risks.

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Microsoft is trying to poach Meta AI talent and offering multimillion-dollar pay packages, internal documents show
META, MSFT
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft targets Meta employees in AI talent war, internal documents show. The software giant has an internal list of its most-wanted Meta engineers.

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Meta Platforms: Buy Before AI Takes Over
META
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta's AI advancements are driving strong ad revenue growth, improved conversion rates, and increased user engagement across platforms. Recent earnings have consistently exceeded expectations, justifying higher revenue growth and EBIT margin assumptions in my updated DCF model. Despite ongoing losses in Reality Labs and macroeconomic risks, Meta's core business remains resilient and well-positioned for future growth.

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Momentum Alert: META and TSLA Shares About to Surge?
META, TSLA
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

During my usual Sunday evening market scan, two names jumped off the screen as standout opportunities for the week ahead: Meta Platforms ( META ) and Tesla ( TSLA ). These are two of the largest, most closely watched names in the market, and right now they both appear to be on the verge of significant technical breakouts.

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Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft share this one thing — and it'll keep the stocks fired up
AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The latest round of tech earnings didn't just defy expectations, they incinerated them. Short-term market pullbacks and headline-grabbing selloffs may stir up anxiety, but they rarely shift the long-term narrative.

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OpenAI, Palantir, and Meta execs join fight for America's tech edge
META, PLTR
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

You can catch Warrior Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. The future of war and work is tech, and veterans are in demand for high-paying tech careers.

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Snap Earnings vs Meta and Zillow: Scale Matters
META, SNAP, Z, ZG
Published: August 10, 2025 by: See It Market
Sentiment: Neutral

First, it's hard to get too negative when capital expenditures for companies building out AI infrastructure are running near $400 billion annualized, growing roughly 50% Y/Y. These are not small numbers and they've already influenced economic activity across sectors.

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Tech is getting a boost from AI ad tools. Some companies are being left behind
GOOGL, META, PINS, RDDT, SNAP, GOOG
Published: August 08, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

A key takeaway from tech earnings was the impact of artificial intelligence on digital advertising. Meta and Alphabet both reported sales and earnings that beat Wall Street's expectations, and Reddit reported strong second-quarter sales of $500 million.

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SoftBank, Meta make strides in data center push with purchase of EV plant, financing plans
META, SFTBF, SFTBY
Published: August 08, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Tech companies are racing to build powerful data centers across the nation, especially as President Trump calls for increased investment in the country.

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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.