Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol META
  • Rev/Share 79.7168
  • Book/Share 86.1733
  • PB 7.7775
  • Debt/Equity 0.3862
  • CurrentRatio 2.5988
  • ROIC 0.1795

 

  • MktCap 1689594697753.0
  • FreeCF/Share 18.29
  • PFCF 36.6435
  • PE 27.9467
  • Debt/Assets 0.2292
  • DivYield 0.0031
  • ROE 0.3056

 

  • 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 Wells Fargo -- Overweight $754 $849 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Piper Sandler -- Overweight $840 $880 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META JP Morgan -- Overweight $800 $825 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Pivotal Research Group -- Buy $930 $910 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Roth Capital -- Buy $800 $850 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Wolfe Research -- Outperform $800 $850 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Barclays -- Overweight $770 $800 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META UBS -- Buy $830 $872 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META Monness Crespi & Hardt -- Buy $808 $890 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated META BofA Securities -- Buy $810 $885 Jan. 29, 2026

News

Meta: In Zuckerberg We Trust
META
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms, Inc. is an AI winner, driving user growth, engagement, and ad pricing through advanced AI/ML integration. META's ongoing CapEx and R&D are justified as strategic hedges and innovation drivers, supporting long-term competitive positioning. Recent quarters show accelerating engagement and ad impressions, with operating margins reaching 48% in recent quarters (Q4 2024), highlighting scalability and margin potential.

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Half of companies don't think women's career advancement is a priority: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg
META
Published: December 09, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Sheryl Sandberg, former Facebook COO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss why it appears women are losing ground the workplace.

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Meta's Heavy AI Spending Justified Says Pro. Is He Right?
META
Published: December 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is spending heavily to advance its position in the AI race, perhaps far too heavily, such that the firm might be at risk of wasting cash that would have been better spent on other initiatives.

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Meta reportedly developing next-generation AI model Avocado, set for 2026 launch
META
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is developing a new artificial intelligence model, codenamed Avocado, as a potential successor to its Llama series, according to a CNBC report. The model, which is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2026, represents a shift toward a more proprietary approach compared with the open-source Llama family.

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Meta Agrees to Give EU Users More Personalized Ad Choice
META
Published: December 08, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has agreed to offer users in Europe more choice about seeing personalized ads. The European Commission (EC) announced that agreement Monday (Dec. 8), six months after fining the tech giant over its “consent or pay” model that allows ad-free services for a fee.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
META
Published: December 08, 2025 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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Meta Plans 30% Metaverse Budget Trim—What Is Next
META
Published: December 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares are back on the ascent after briefly dipping below 25% from peak levels, thanks in part to a calming of the tech and AI waters, as well as recent news that the firm is looking to trim its metaverse budget by around 30%.

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AI wearable company Limitless says it has been acquired by Meta
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

AI wearable startup Limitless said it has been acquired by Meta. Limitless CEO Dan Siroker revealed the deal on Friday in a video and blog post.

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Meta acquires AI-wearables startup Limitless
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has acquired AI-wearables startup Limitless, maker of a pendant-style device that records and transcribes real-world conversations, as the social media giant doubles down on efforts to build AI-enabled consumer hardware.

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Meta Preps Major Metaverse Cuts, Analysts Predict Earnings Pop
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Wall Street analysts rerated Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) after the company said that it is considering cutting up to 30% of its 2026 Metaverse budget, primarily targeting the Quest virtual reality unit and Horizon Worlds, which account for the bulk of metaverse-related investment.

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Meta reaches AI deals with CNN, Fox News, other media outlets
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta has reached deals to pay Fox News, CNN and several other news publishers in exchange for using their articles in its AI chatbot, the company said Friday.

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Meta Platforms Reality Labs cuts signal continued financial discipline, analysts say
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) is reportedly considering cuts to its Reality Labs (RL) unit and other areas of the business, moves that Bank of America analysts believe could help the company maintain financial discipline while supporting longer-term growth initiatives. According to Bloomberg, Meta may reduce its 2026 Metaverse budget by up to 30%, primarily affecting the Quest virtual reality unit and Horizon Worlds.

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Meta Stock Vs. Pinterest: Which Internet Giant Offers The Better Bet?
META, PINS
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Pinterest decreased by 17% over the last month. You might feel inclined to purchase more or consider decreasing your holdings.

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Meta Vs Pinterest - Which Internet Stock To Bet On?
META, PINS
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Pinterest decreased by 17% over the last month. You might feel inclined to purchase more or consider decreasing your holdings.

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Meta stock rises on report that Zuckerberg will cut up to 30% of metaverse division
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (META) rose on Thursday after Bloomberg reported the technology company was planning to cut spending across its division by 10%, with as much as 30% of the cuts affecting its virtual reality group, which includes the so-called metaverse.

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Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publishers to offer real-time news on Meta AI
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Meta has signed commercial AI data agreements with news publishers to offer real-time global, entertainment, and breaking news on Meta AI, its AI chatbot. Now, when users ask Meta AI news-related questions, it will surface information and links that draw from different content sources to help users discover timely and relevant content, the company announced on Friday.

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Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Positive

Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.

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Many Hedge Funds Sold Meta Stock Last Quarter. Is That a Red Flag?
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

A lot of major hedge funds were quite busy ringing the register on some of the beloved big-tech stars in the third quarter.

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Meta's Next Idea Could Be Bigger Than The Smartphone
META
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms, Inc. remains a Strong Buy as recent 11% dip is a buying opportunity, not a warning. META's AI-driven ad business is compounding revenue growth, with Advantage+ and Reels generating $60B and $50B annual run rates, respectively. AI CapEx concerns are overblown; META funds investments from a strong cash position and robust free cash flow.

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Meta Shifts Spending, UiPath Surges, And Core PCE Ahead
META, PATH
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta (NASDAQ: META) will cut overall spending by roughly 30 percent, continuing the efficiency wave that reshaped the company last year.

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Meta Weighs Cuts to Its Metaverse Unit
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: NYTimes
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta plans to direct its investments to focus on wearables like its augmented reality glasses but does not plan to abandon building the metaverse.

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Meta Plans Big Cuts to Its Metaverse Efforts
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Negative

Meta is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort CEO Mark Zuckerberg once framed as the future of the company. Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner discusses the news and the reason behind it with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.

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Meta's Metaverse Rollback: Why Investors Are Buying The Pivot
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms, Inc. is rated a Buy, with shares viewed as undervalued and offering solid value into 2026. META's strategic pivot away from the metaverse toward AI, while maintaining balance sheet strength, is seen as a positive catalyst. Despite aggressive AI capex and expense growth, META maintains strong free cash flow and profitability, justifying a higher P/E multiple.

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EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over WhatsApp AI features
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Negative

The EU said Thursday it had opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc's competition rules.

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Meta's Metaverse May Be Shrinking. Investors Are Happy and the Stock Is Surging.
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Meta Platforms (META) surged Thursday following a report that the company is looking to significantly cut spending on its "metaverse" projects next year.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Meta, Dollar General, Kroger, and More
DG, KR, META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Major U.S. equities indexes wavered between gains and losses Thursday afternoon, as tech stocks climbed but consumer staples stocks lost ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% lower in recent trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ticked up 0.1%.

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Meta eyes budget cuts for its metaverse group as CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on AI
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral

Meta plans to cut its budget by up to 30% in its Reality Labs metaverse division. It's considering job cuts as part of that move, leaving employees uncertain.

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Meta Considers 30% Budget Cuts for Metaverse Group Amid Shift to AI
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Meta executives are reportedly considering cutting as much as 30% of the budget of the company's metaverse group amid a shift of resources toward artificial intelligence. The proposed cuts are part of Meta's annual budget planning for 2026, and they could lead to layoffs as soon as January, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Dec.

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Meta's stock could be just getting started as Zuckerberg takes aim at ‘black hole' of spending
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms could be set to scale back its artificial-intelligence ambitions, much to the relief of anxious investors.

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Meta centralizes Facebook and Instagram support, tests AI support assistant
META
Published: December 04, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Meta is launching a new centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram users, the company announced on Thursday, adding that its prior support options haven't “always met expectations.” Within the hub, users will find tools to report an account issue, recover an account they've lost access to, and get answers via AI-powered search and an AI assistant.

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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.