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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)19.39M
Market Cap
$1.64T
Enterprise Value$1.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$86.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.1
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
7.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)27.96
Shares Outstanding2,196,045,700
10 Day Avg. Volume21,036,116
30 Day Avg. Volume19,391,026
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)32.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$252.97B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Massive User Reach & EngagementA >3.5B daily user base creates durable network effects and enormous ad inventory, supporting sustained advertiser demand and targeting scale. High engagement, especially video/Reels gains, helps preserve pricing power and long-term ad revenue resilience across markets and formats.
Strong Cash Generation And MarginsVery large operating and free cash flows underpin long-term financial flexibility: they fund heavy AI and data-center investment, service debt, and support strategic initiatives without relying on equity issuance. High margins and cash conversion sustain reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns.
AI-driven Monetization & Advertiser AdoptionRapid advertiser uptake of GenAI tools and strong value-optimization revenue show structural improvement in ad effectiveness and product-led monetization. Better conversion and creative automation deepen advertiser dependency and raise revenue per advertiser over the medium term.
Bears Say
Very Large, Rising Capital IntensityA multi-year step-up in CapEx and contractual commitments materially raises execution and ROIC risk: if AI monetization or efficiency gains lag, the business may face prolonged lower returns on invested capital, higher fixed costs, and greater sensitivity of free cash flow to execution delays.
Higher Leverage Than Prior YearsMeaningfully higher debt-to-equity reduces balance-sheet flexibility versus prior conservative positioning. While coverage remains healthy today, incremental leverage raises interest and refinancing sensitivity over several years and limits optionality for large buybacks or defensive capital allocation.
Regulatory, Legal And Governance Concentration RiskConcentrated board control and ongoing EU/US regulatory scrutiny create durable policy and litigation risk that can constrain product rollout, force compliance costs, or lead to fines and restrictions. Governance concentration may slow external accountability on safety and AI governance outcomes.
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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 $1.64T.
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 9 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 7.2.
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 59%
Sector Average 59%
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 >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 78%
Bearish news 22%
Bearish news 22%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.32%
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
0.55% Other Institutional Investors
52.60% Public Companies and Individual Investors