Meta Platforms (META) has recently seen a surge in hedge fund activity, with several funds significantly increasing their holdings. In total, 30 hedge funds have raised their positions in META, while 12 have reduced theirs. Notably, a hedge fund is a private investment fund that employs various strategies and leverages extensive research to identify high-potential investments. Let’s take a closer look at these hedge funds.
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Hedge Funds Boost Their Stake in Meta
Among the 30 hedge funds that recently increased their investments in Meta, here are the five that added the most shares, ranked in descending order.
Altimeter Capital Management – Altimeter Capital, led by Brad Gerstner, recently made a notable move in Meta, increasing its stake by 421,815 shares.
Egerton Capital (UK) LLP – Egerton Capital boosted its holdings by 227,047 shares in Meta. Egerton Capital (UK) LLP is a five-star-rated hedge fund managed by John Armitage.
Davis Selected Advisers – Davis Selected Advisers, under the leadership of Chris Davis, recently expanded its stake in Meta by adding 222,289 shares.
Bridgewater Associates, LP – Bridgewater Associates also increased its position in Meta, adding 181,114 shares to its holdings.
Antipodes Partners Ltd. – Antipodes Partners Ltd, led by Jacob Mitchell, increased its holdings in Meta by 148,322 shares.
Hedge Funds Trim Positions in META Stock
On the other hand, some hedge funds have reduced their stakes in META stock. Here are three hedge funds that have recently sold over 100,000 shares of META.
Lone Pine Capital LLC – Five-star-rated hedge fund Lone Pine Capital, led by Steve Mandel, recently made a notable move by reducing its holdings by 145,593 shares in Meta.
Woodline Partners – Similarly, Michael Rockefeller’s Woodline Partners LP, decreased its stake in Meta, reducing its holdings by 119,958 shares.
Fisher Asset Management LLC – Fisher Asset Management LLC, led by Ken Fisher, reduced its holdings in Meta by 110,040 shares.
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Is Meta a Good Stock to Buy Now?
Meta has seen remarkable returns for investors since hitting a low in 2022, with its stock consistently reaching new highs in 2025. The recent surge came after the company announced an impressive Q4 revenue and earnings report. Year-to-date, META stock has gained 26%.
Overall, Wall Street has a Strong Buy consensus rating on META stock based on 44 Buys, three Holds, and one Sell recommendation. The average META stock price target of $764.61 implies a 4% upside potential.
