Meta Platforms Inc (META)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
716.37
-20.30(-2.76%)
Closed
After Hours
715.74-0.63(-0.09%)
META Scorecard
Full Analysis
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
Fair Value
Day's Range
706.44737.00
52 wk Range
414.50740.91
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
736.67
Open
736
Day's Range
706.44-737
52 wk Range
414.5-740.91
Volume
21.94M
Average Vol. (3m)
13.84M
1-Year Change
51.35%
Book Value / Share
72.35
Fair Value
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Price Target
759.80
Upside
+6.06%
Members' Sentiments
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Impressive gross profit margins
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Meta Platforms Inc Company Profile

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality and mixed reality headsets, augmented reality, and wearables worldwide. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The FoA segment offers Facebook, which enables people to build community through feed, reels, stories, groups, marketplace, and other; Instagram that brings people closer through instagram feed, stories, reels, live, and messaging; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; Threads, an application for text-based updates and public conversations; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact in a private way. The RL segment provides virtual, augmented, and mixed reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Employees
74067

Meta Platforms Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Optimism
Bullish outlook with price targets ranging from $530 to $790, averaging around $705, reflecting confidence in Meta's long-term growth strategies
Market Dominance
Meta maintains a competitive edge with 4 billion users across its platforms, leveraging AI to improve advertising technology and user engagement
Financial Resilience
Strong revenue growth and profitability projections, with EPS expected to rise from $14.90 in 2023 to $27.69 by 2026, despite high investment levels
AI-Driven Evolution
Meta's strategic focus on AI is reshaping its core businesses, enhancing ad efficiency, and opening new avenues for growth across its family of apps
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Meta Platforms Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Meta beats Q4 2024 forecasts: EPS $8.02 vs $6.73 expected, revenue $48.39B vs $47.03B; stock rises 1.83% premarket to $688.90
  • Q4 revenue up 21% YoY; strong growth in Meta AI and advertising. Operating income $23.4B with 48% margin; net income $20.8B
  • Q1 2025 revenue forecast $39.5B-$41.8B (8-15% growth); 2025 capex projected $60B-$65B for AI development and infrastructure
  • CEO Zuckerberg: AI assistant to reach 1B+ users in 2025; CFO Li emphasizes consumer experience focus for Meta AI
  • Challenges: AI infrastructure scaling, competitive landscape, regulatory scrutiny, economic uncertainties, execution risks
Last Updated: 01/30/2025, 08:20 AM
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Compare META to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
META
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
29.1x−1.9x5.4x
PEG Ratio
0.500.000.01
Price / Book
9.9x1.5x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
11.0x1.6x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.9%17.8%20.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

56 Buy
7 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
65 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 759.80
(+6.06% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 24.61
Dividend Yield
0.29%
Industry Median 0.43%
Annualized Payout
2.10
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
8.02 / 6.73
Revenue / Forecast
48.39B / 47.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Meta Platforms (META) Stock Price Today?

The Meta Platforms stock price today is 716.37

What Stock Exchange Does Meta Platforms Trade On?

Meta Platforms is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Meta Platforms?

The stock symbol for Meta Platforms is "META."

Does Meta Platforms Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Meta Platforms dividend yield is 0.29%.

What Is the Meta Platforms Market Cap?

As of today, Meta Platforms market cap is 1.81T.

What is Meta Platforms Earnings Per Share?

The Meta Platforms EPS is 24.61.

What Is the Next Meta Platforms Earnings Date?

Meta Platforms will release its next earnings report on Apr 23, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is META a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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