Ticker: META

Meta Platforms

Internet Technology Internet Content & Information
Price 595.19
Reco Hold Potential 58 Risk 66 Updated 2026-07-25

Forecast impact

positive
Target +42.8% target fill 70.0%
Reaction D5 pending · D10 pending fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential +6 · Risk -3 valid until 2026-08-20

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Description

Company and Business Model

Meta Platforms, Inc. operates as a technology company specializing in social media and digital communication. Its core products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, focusing on connecting users and facilitating content sharing. Major business segments encompass advertising services, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The primary revenue source is advertising, driven by user engagement across its platforms.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Meta Platforms is more aligned with growth investors, given its focus on expanding user engagement and innovative technologies. The company offers limited dividends, indicating a reinvestment strategy for growth. Its performance metrics suggest a balanced approach to risk and potential, appealing to those seeking long-term capital appreciation.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-24
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
27.96
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
-6.0%
EPS surprise
8.4%
20d volatility
3.3%
Dividend yield
0.3%
last ex-date
2026-06-15
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-21 Buy Hold Weak fundamentals and mixed momentum signal caution.
2026-07-13 Hold Buy Strong recent performance, but revenue decline raises concerns.
2026-07-02 Sell Hold Strong price momentum, but fundamentals show weakness.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-21 Raymond James Target Raised — → 850 645.85
2026-06-02 Arete Research Rating Upgraded — → 735 600.47
2026-04-30 Guggenheim Target Lowered 850 → 800 669.12
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OpenAI and Anthropic Increase Lobbying Expenditures Ahead of Midterm Elections and IPOs

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