Jacobsen Capital Management Buys New Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META

Key Points

• Jacobsen Capital Management initiated a new Meta Platforms position in the third quarter, purchasing 4,211 shares valued at approximately $3.05 million. Meta now represents about 0.9% of the firm’s portfolio, while institutional investors collectively own 79.91% of the stock.
• Meta reported strong quarterly results, with revenue rising 26% year over year to $64.6 billion and earnings of $7.40 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. The company also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, yielding about 0.3%.
• Despite a “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus and an average price target of $833.12, investors remain concerned about Meta’s large AI-related capital expenditures and financing needs, including projected 2026 spending of $135 billion to $145 billion and potential bond or preferred-share offerings.

Jacobsen Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,211 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at approximately $3,054,000. Meta Platforms accounts for approximately 0.9% of Jacobsen Capital Management's investment portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest holding.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in META. Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.0% in the first quarter. Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,519 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $869,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. Bill Few Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bill Few Associates Inc. now owns 1,206 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $874,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Value Partners Investments Inc. grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Value Partners Investments Inc. now owns 866 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $630,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% during the 1st quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC now owns 985 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $564,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tenzing Financial LLC increased its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.3% during the second quarter. Tenzing Financial LLC now owns 1,210 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $726,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the period. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Meta Platforms Trading Down 1.3%

Shares of META opened at $606.73 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.90 and a current ratio of 1.90. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52-week low of $520.26 and a 52-week high of $779.82. The firm has a market cap of $1.55 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.69, a PEG ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.19. The business's fifty day moving average is $671.17 and its 200-day moving average is $632.13.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The social networking company reported $7.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $6.54 by $0.86. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 31.15% and a return on equity of 30.73%. The firm had revenue of $64.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $63.34 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $7.25 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 26.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st were issued a $0.5250 dividend. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms's payout ratio is presently 7.16%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, COO Javier Olivan sold 946 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, October 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $640.00, for a total transaction of $605,440.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 5,040 shares in the company, valued at $3,225,600. The trade was a 15.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 149,515 shares of company stock valued at $102,183,520 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 13.53% of the company's stock.

Meta Platforms News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Meta’s advertising business remains a key support. Revenue increased 26% in the latest quarter, and AI-driven improvements to ad targeting and engagement are helping Meta benefit even as AI agents pressure traditional search. Why AI is boosting Meta's ad business while hurting Google search
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to view Meta favorably, with the stock receiving a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating. The company’s long-term upside depends on whether its AI investments generate sufficient advertising and new-business growth. Meta Platforms Stock Now Rated Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Meta postponed new business-account terms after criticism that they could enable extensive scraping of news and other websites. The delay reduces immediate backlash but highlights ongoing concerns about AI data practices and potential regulation. Meta delays new business terms after outcry
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are increasingly focused on the scale and funding of Meta’s AI buildout. The company is reportedly considering at least $20 billion in bond offerings, while a separate 6.5% preferred-share issuance raises concerns about expensive capital, dilution-like effects, and balance-sheet pressure. Meta eyes at least $20 billion from potential bond offerings Meta 6.5% preferreds issuance
• Negative Sentiment: Large capital expenditures—projected at $135 billion to $145 billion for 2026—are raising questions about free cash flow, returns on AI investment, and possible shareholder dilution. Market pressure on major AI spenders has added to the stock’s weakness. Meta and Alphabet face market pressure over capital expenditures
• Negative Sentiment: Settlements involving alleged social-media addiction and harm to young users may limit litigation costs in the near term, but plaintiffs’ attorneys are still demanding product and safety changes, preserving regulatory and reputational risk. Attorney calls for meaningful changes after Meta and Snap settlements

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on META. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $955.00 to $855.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citic Securities lowered their price objective on Meta Platforms from $770.00 to $718.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. DA Davidson lifted their price objective on Meta Platforms from $700.00 to $800.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Benchmark reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Monness Crespi & Hardt reissued a "buy" rating and set a $875.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $833.12.

Meta Platforms Company Profile

Meta Platforms, Inc is a technology company that develops social networking, messaging, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence products. The company's principal platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads, which enable users to connect, communicate, share content, and discover products and services.

Meta also operates Reality Labs, its division focused on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies. Reality Labs develops products such as Meta Quest virtual reality headsets and related software and experiences, along with research and hardware intended to support immersive computing.

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