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META Stock Chart & Stats
$688.55
-$21.81(-2.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$688.55
-$21.81(-2.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$520.26 - $796.25
Previous Close$714.6
Volume23.74M
Average Volume (3M)19.58M
Market Cap
$1.73T
Enterprise Value$1.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$86.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
7.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)27.96
Shares Outstanding2,196,045,700
10 Day Avg. Volume22,056,078
30 Day Avg. Volume19,579,494
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-10.75
Price to Book (P/B)7.66
Price to Sales (P/S)8.28
P/FCF Ratio36.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$808.66Price Target Upside17.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering41
EPS Forecast (FY)32.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$252.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation & Sizable FCFSustained operating cash flow (~$124B TTM) and sizable free cash flow (~$48B) provide durable internal funding for innovation, data‑center buildout, buybacks, and debt service. This cash cushion supports strategic optionality even as investment intensity rises, preserving long‑term flexibility.
Dominant Ad Platform With Massive ReachA 3.5B+ daily reach and rising video engagement create durable network effects that sustain advertiser ROI and pricing power. Broad user scale and engagement keep ad impressions growing, underpinning long‑term revenue resilience and high operating leverage across Meta’s core ad business.
AI Monetization And Advertiser AdoptionFast adoption of GenAI tools and business AIs is structurally expanding advertiser utility and spend. Higher conversion rates from AI creative and value optimization drive sustainable price/mix improvements and deepen advertiser dependence on Meta’s platform, supporting revenue durability and monetization upside.
Bears Say
Very Large Capital Intensity And CommitmentsA multiyear step‑up in CapEx and a $107B spike in contractual commitments materially raise execution and ROI risk. If AI-driven monetization or realization of forecasted ad gains lags, elevated capital spending could compress returns and constrain free cash flow conversion for several quarters.
Rising Leverage And Large Debt IssuanceHigher debt-to-equity (~0.39 vs ~0.11 in 2021) and recent large note issuances reduce financial flexibility relative to prior conservatism. Increased interest and longer-dated fixed obligations magnify financing risk if cash flows weaken or CapEx overruns persist, limiting strategic agility.
Persistent Regulatory, Legal And Geographic RisksSustained regulatory and legal scrutiny across major markets can impose fines, product constraints, and compliance costs that materially alter operating models. Geographic access issues and policy restrictions create durable uncertainty for user growth and targeted ad effectiveness in affected regions.
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META FAQ
What was Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meta Platforms, Inc. lowest stock price was $520.26 and its highest was $796.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s market cap?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s market cap is $1.73T.
When is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Meta Platforms, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Meta Platforms, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $10.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.697 by $3.743.
Is Meta Platforms, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay dividends?
Meta Platforms, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.525 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.32%. See more information on Meta Platforms, Inc. dividends here
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 7.19.
How many shares outstanding does Meta Platforms, Inc. have?
Meta Platforms, Inc. has 2,196,045,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meta Platforms, Inc. reported an EPS of $10.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.697. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.55%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meta Platforms, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in META
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Meta Platforms Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$808.66 (17.44% Upside)
$808.66 (17.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
META Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 364.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 84%
Bearish news 16%
Bearish news 16%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
41.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
META Revenue Breakdown
97.62% Advertising
1.29% Other revenue
1.10% Reality Labs
META Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$808.66
▲(17.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.07% Insiders
23.78% Mutual Funds
0.34% Other Institutional Investors
52.76% Public Companies and Individual Investors