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META·Meta Platforms, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$614.47
Open
$608.97
Market Cap
1542.59B
52W High
$796.25
Low
$605.30
P. Close
$612.34
P/E
21.85
52W Low
$520.26
Fwd P/E
17.01
Mean Target
$826.60
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
Meta is facing increased legal scrutiny as the Supreme Court has rejected its appeal to avoid a lawsuit in Vermont concerning Instagram's impact on young users. This ruling allows the state to pursue claims that the platform was designed to foster addiction and boost ad revenue, a decision that could embolden similar nationwide litigation. In parallel, a shareholder resolution is being put forth to link executive pay to child safety improvements, a move amplified by recent court findings where Meta was held liable in child-safety related cases. The company is also undergoing significant restructuring, with nearly 1,400 employees in Washington state being laid off as part of an accelerated overhaul of its artificial intelligence capabilities. This strategic pivot towards AI is a key focus, with Meta launching a new application resembling Reddit, aiming to diversify user engagement and revenue streams. Despite substantial AI spending pressuring its stock, analysts maintain a positive outlook on Meta's long-term monetization potential. Further underscoring its commitment to infrastructure, Meta is sourcing renewable energy for its data centers through new solar and storage projects commencing construction in New Mexico. Meanwhile, Meta board member Dana White has drawn parallels between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and figures like Donald Trump and Michael Jordan, highlighting Zuckerberg's intelligence and competitive drive. Investors are being urged by groups like JLens to vote in favor of proposals focused on content moderation transparency, indicating a growing demand for greater accountability in platform governance.
Earnings Summary
Meta Platforms, Inc. is a global technology company operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Internet Content & Information industry. Its business is primarily divided between its "Family of Apps" segment, which includes major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and its "Reality Labs" segment focused on virtual and augmented reality technologies. This dual focus places Meta at the intersection of established digital communication and emerging immersive technologies. Examining Meta's recent earnings, the company demonstrated a pattern of exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates in the last four reported quarters, with actual EPS figures of $8.02 (Q4 2024), $6.43 (Q1 2025), $7.14 (Q2 2025), and $8.88 (Q4 2025) surpassing their respective estimates. Revenue figures, where available, also showed growth, with Q4 2025 revenue at $59.89 billion and Q1 2026 revenue at $56.31 billion, though the latter represented a slight decrease from the prior quarter's estimate. The trend indicates a strong ability to outperform profit expectations, with revenue generally following an upward trajectory, albeit with some quarterly fluctuations. Historically, Meta has shown a robust year-over-year growth trajectory, consistently beating analyst expectations for EPS in the most recent periods. The company's performance in Q3 2025, where EPS was $1.05 against an estimate of $6.70, stands out as a significant miss and a deviation from its otherwise strong beat pattern. This anomaly warrants attention when analyzing longer-term trends, though the subsequent quarters have shown a return to exceeding estimates. Recent news highlights Meta's strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence, including workforce restructuring with significant employee reassignments to AI divisions and layoffs aimed at accelerating AI ambitions. The company is also investing heavily in AI infrastructure through collaborations and power agreements, alongside efforts to diversify its product offerings with new applications like "Forum" and continued development in virtual reality. However, Meta faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, including lawsuits and investigations related to privacy and trade practices, as well as competition in the AI chatbot space. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for the user adoption rates of new applications like "Forum" and the tangible outcomes of Meta's substantial investments in AI research and infrastructure. Key will be how the company navigates ongoing regulatory challenges and successfully integrates its AI-native structures to drive future product development and efficiency, while maintaining its strong EPS beat streak.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.12$2.42$4.96$7.51$10.05Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$7.51 - -
Q1'26$6.89$7.31+6.0%
Q4'25$8.39$8.88+5.8%
Q3'25$6.71$1.05-84.3%
Q2'25$5.90$7.14+21.0%
Q1'25$5.22$6.43+23.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$39.5B$45.6B$51.8B$58.0B$64.2BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$61.3B - -
Q1'26$56.6B$56.3B-0.4%
Q4'25$59.8B$59.9B+0.2%
Q3'25 - $51.2B -
Q2'25 - $47.5B -
Q1'25 - $42.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

META Stock Snapshot

META is currently trading at $610.23, giving Meta Platforms, Inc. a market cap of 1542.59B and a P/E ratio of 21.9. Today's range spans $605.30–$614.47, with shares opening at $608.97 and moving down $2.11 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 57/100.

Over the past year META has traded between $520.26 and $796.25 - the current price is +17.3% off the 52-week low and -23.4% from the high. 75 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $826.60 (range $614.00–$1015.00), implying upside of +35.5%.

Neutral setups in mega-cap Communication Services names like META (1542.59B market cap) tend to be misread as weakness - they're usually just consolidation ahead of the next catalyst. Score: 55/100 (HOLD). Price: $610.23 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). Sentiment: neutral at 57/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 21.9. The 52-week range of $520.26–$796.25 shows the full price history, and the current positioning isn't screaming distribution or accumulation - it's screening patient.

Passive mandates provide a structural support floor for META that active managers can rely on during consolidation phases — at 1542.59B in Communication Services capitalization, the index-driven bid doesn't go away when the technical signal softens to HOLD (55/100). Sentiment at 57/100 (neutral) and price at $610.23 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) describe a waiting pattern, not a deteriorating one, within the $520.26–$796.25 range.