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META Stock Chart & Stats
$595.19
-$10.91(-1.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$595.19
-$10.91(-1.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$520.26 - $796.25
Previous Close$714.6
Volume11.50M
Average Volume (3M)17.93M
Market Cap
$1.42T
Enterprise Value$1.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$90.26B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$112.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.7
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
6.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.91
Shares Outstanding2,205,128,400
10 Day Avg. Volume15,097,452
30 Day Avg. Volume17,926,575
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
$755.68Price Target Upside26.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering44
EPS Forecast (FY)31.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$253.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Massive Daily Active User BaseA 3.6 billion daily user base creates durable network effects and unmatched ad reach across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Scale strengthens targeting data, raises advertiser switching costs, and sustains long-term monetization potential across formats and regions.
Elite Profit MarginsVery high TTM margins reflect the low incremental cost of serving ads and platform-driven software economics. Structural profitability supports sustained reinvestment in AI and products while providing a durable cushion versus cyclical ad demand and enabling long-term return generation.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationRobust operating cash flow and high cash conversion indicate strong earnings quality and provide a durable funding source for large-scale capex, debt servicing, strategic investments and acquisitions, underpinning the company's ability to scale AI and product initiatives.
Bears Say
Very High And Rising Capital IntensityMassive and sustained capex guidance to build AI compute and data centers materially increases capital deployment and extends payback periods. This structural intensity will pressure free cash flow, limit near-term distribution flexibility, and raise execution and supply-chain risk over multiple years.
Rising Debt TrajectoryA material increase in absolute debt over time raises leverage and future interest expense exposure. Although equity has grown, the upward debt trend reduces financial flexibility for opportunistic investments and increases sensitivity to funding costs and macro shocks over the medium term.
Regulatory And Legal ExposureSignificant legal charges and active regulatory matters create recurring downside risk through fines, remediation costs and product constraints. These structural compliance and litigation burdens can force costly changes to monetization, data practices and user engagement over multiple years.
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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 $1.42T.
When is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Meta Platforms, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Meta Platforms, Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $6.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.187 by -$1.007.
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 0.38%. See more information on Meta Platforms, Inc. dividends here
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 6.76.
How many shares outstanding does Meta Platforms, Inc. have?
Meta Platforms, Inc. has 2,205,128,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meta Platforms, Inc. reported an EPS of $6.18 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $7.187. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.954%.
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:
$755.68 (26.96% Upside)
$755.68 (26.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
META Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 69%
Bearish news 31%
Bearish news 31%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.38%
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 Company Deck
META Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong top-line growth, broad AI-driven product momentum (large-scale model releases, rapid adoption by users and businesses), and multiple new monetization vectors (business agents, subscriptions, APIs). These positives are balanced by substantial near-term expense and capital intensity — including $2.4B of legal charges, $1.2B severance, a 55% YoY increase in operating expenses, heavy quarterly CapEx ($31.1B) and modest free cash flow — along with ongoing legal and infrastructure supply risks. Management emphasized that some costs are investments to scale AI, and adjusted results (excluding one-time legal/severance) show operating income improvement, supporting a constructive outlook despite notable near-term headwinds.View all META earnings summariesMETA Revenue Breakdown
97.62% Advertising
1.29% Other revenue
1.10% Reality Labs
META Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$755.68
▲(26.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
23.68% Mutual Funds
3.56% Other Institutional Investors
49.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors