NASDAQ:FB

Facebook Stock Forecast, Price & News

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$251.36

+5.72 (+2.33 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$247.16

Now: $251.36▼

$253.86

50-Day Range

$245.64

MA: $272.24▼

$287.52

52-Week Range

$137.10

Now: $251.36▼

$304.67

Volume24.94 million shs

Average Volume16.12 million shs

Market Capitalization$715.95 billion

P/E Ratio28.63

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta1.18

Facebook, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and in-home devices worldwide. The company's products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. Facebook, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.97 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

77th out of 1,258 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

1st out of 64 stocks

3.4 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Facebook has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 38 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $303.58, Facebook has a forecasted upside of 20.8% from its current price of $251.36.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Facebook has been the subject of 17 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.7 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Facebook has received 4,364 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Facebook has received 1,585 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Facebook has received 73.36% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Facebook and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe FB will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe FB will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.0 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Facebook does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Facebook does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.8 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Facebook insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $327,182,808.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 14.14% of the stock of Facebook is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
64.95% of the stock of Facebook is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Facebook are expected to grow by 12.25% in the coming year, from $9.39 to $10.54 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Facebook is 28.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.36.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Facebook is 28.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 95.15.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Facebook has a PEG Ratio of 1.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Facebook has a P/B Ratio of 7.09. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Industry Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related

Sub-IndustryInternet Software & Services

SectorComputer and Technology

Current SymbolNASDAQ:FB

Previous Symbol

CUSIP30303M10

CIK1326801

Webwww.facebook.com

Phone650-618-7714

Employees44,942

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A

Current Ratio5.51

Quick Ratio5.51

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio28.63

Forward P/E Ratio26.77

P/E Growth1.29

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$70.70 billion

Price / Sales10.13

Cash Flow$8.49 per share

Price / Cash Flow29.62

Book Value$35.43 per share

Price / Book7.09

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.43

Net Income$18.49 billion

Net Margins32.00%

Return on Equity23.27%

Return on Assets18.12%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares2,848,290,000

Market Cap$715.95 billion

Next Earnings Date1/27/2021 (Confirmed)

OptionableOptionable

$251.36

+5.72 (+2.33 %)

(As of 01/15/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Facebook's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Facebook's stock was trading at $170.21 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, FB shares have increased by 47.7% and is now trading at $251.36.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Is Facebook a buy right now?

44 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Facebook in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 38 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Facebook stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Facebook?

Wall Street analysts have given Facebook a "Buy" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Facebook wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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When is Facebook's next earnings date?

Facebook is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 27th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Facebook.

How can I listen to Facebook's earnings call?

Facebook will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, January 27th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.

How were Facebook's earnings last quarter?

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 29th. The social networking company reported $2.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.77. The social networking company had revenue of $21.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.78 billion. Facebook had a return on equity of 23.27% and a net margin of 32.00%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 21.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.12 EPS.
View Facebook's earnings history.

What price target have analysts set for FB?

44 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Facebook's shares. Their forecasts range from $195.00 to $350.00. On average, they anticipate Facebook's share price to reach $303.58 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts' price targets for Facebook or view Wall Street analyst' top-rated stocks.

What are Wall Street analysts saying about Facebook stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Facebook stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Facebook is benefiting from growth in Instagram Stories and Feed, and expanding user base in the Asia Pacific. The company helped people connect during the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, voice and video calling more than doubled on Messenger and WhatsApp. The launch of Messenger Rooms for video call, which can accommodate 50 people, and WhatsApp video support for up to eight users are noteworthy in this regard. Further, the GIPHY buyout will boost user engagement. However, Facebook expects ad-sales to be hurt by weakness in travel and automotive industry. The company didn’t provide any specific revenue guidance for the second quarter of 2020 as well as the full year. Moreover, higher operating expense is expected to dent the operating margin in 2020 due to sluggish revenue growth. Shares have outperformed the industry on a year-to-date basis." (6/12/2020)
2. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. analysts commented, "NEW YORK (dpa-AFX Analyser) – Das Analysehaus Jefferies hat das Kursziel fur Facebook von 235 auf 225 US-Dollar gesenkt, aber die Einstufung auf Buy" belassen. Die Werbeerlose der US-Internetkonzerne konnten sich in der gegenwartigen Corona-Krise schlechter entwickeln als wahrend der Finanzkrise 2008/2009, schrieb Analyst Brent Thill in einer am Montag vorliegenden Branchenstudie. Der Experte reduzierte seine 2020er Umsatzprognosen fur die betreffenden Unternehmen um 3 bis 16 Prozent./edh Veroffentlichung der Original-Studie: 05.04.2020 / 19:25 / ET Erstmalige Weitergabe der Original-Studie: 05.04.2020 / 19:25 / ET Hinweis: Informationen zur Offenlegungspflicht bei Interessenkonflikten im Sinne von § 85 Abs. 1 WpHG, Art. 20 VO (EU) 596/2014 fur das genannte Analysten-Haus finden Sie unter http://web.dpa-afx.de/offenlegungspflicht/offenlegungs_pflicht.html." (4/6/2020)

Who are some of Facebook's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Facebook include SEA (SE), Equinix (EQIX), eBay (EBAY), Twitter (TWTR), CoStar Group (CSGP), VeriSign (VRSN), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), ANGI Homeservices (ANGI), Envestnet (ENV), LivePerson (LPSN), J2 Global (JCOM), Stamps.com (STMP), SPS Commerce (SPSC), Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and Cimpress (CMPR).
View all of FB's competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Facebook own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Facebook investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), General Electric (GE), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), (CGC), The Walt Disney (DIS), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Who are Facebook's key executives?

Facebook's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Founder, Chairman & CEO (Age 36, Pay $23.42M)
Mr. David M. Wehner, Chief Financial Officer (Age 51, Pay $1.66M)
Ms. Sheryl Kara Sandberg, COO & Director (Age 51, Pay $7.47M)
Mr. Michael T. Schroepfer, Chief Technology Officer (Age 45, Pay $2.13M)
Ms. Jennifer G. Newstead, Gen. Counsel (Age 50, Pay $3.08M)
Ms. Susan Jannifer Simone Taylor, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 51)
Mr. Atish Banerjea, Chief Information Officer (Age 54)
Ms. Deborah T. Crawford, VP of Investor Relations
Mr. Nick Clegg, Head of Global Affairs & Communications (Age 53)
Mr. Amin Zoufonoun, VP of Corp. Devel.

What is Facebook's stock symbol?

Facebook trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FB."

Who are Facebook's major shareholders?

Facebook's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%), Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA (0.01%), Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC (0.01%), Huntington National Bank (0.01%) and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.01%). Company insiders that own Facebook stock include Christopher K Cox, Colin Stretch, David B Fischer, David M Wehner, Jennifer Newstead, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Todd Schroepfer, Peter Thiel, Sheryl Sandberg and Susan JS Taylor.
View institutional ownership trends for Facebook.

Which major investors are selling Facebook stock?

FB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Neumann Advisory Hong Kong Ltd, Verde Servicos Internacionais S.A., Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC, Portland Hill Asset Management Ltd, Hexavest Inc., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Facebook company stock in the last year include David B Fischer, David M Wehner, Jennifer Newstead, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Todd Schroepfer, Peter Thiel, and Susan JS Taylor.
View insider buying and selling activity for Facebook or view top insider-selling stocks.

Which major investors are buying Facebook stock?

FB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, IFM Investors Pty Ltd, Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA, Oak Harvest Investment Services, CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp, Boston Trust Walden Corp, Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd, and Cullinan Associates Inc..
View insider buying and selling activity for Facebook or or view top insider-buying stocks.

How do I buy shares of Facebook?

Shares of FB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Facebook's stock price today?

One share of FB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $251.36.

How big of a company is Facebook?

Facebook has a market capitalization of $715.95 billion and generates $70.70 billion in revenue each year. The social networking company earns $18.49 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.43 on an earnings per share basis. Facebook employs 44,942 workers across the globe.

What is Facebook's official website?

The official website for Facebook is www.facebook.com.

How can I contact Facebook?

Facebook's mailing address is 1601 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK CA, 94025. The social networking company can be reached via phone at 650-618-7714 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 1/17/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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