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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$300.21
-3.75 (-1.23%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$299.36
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$310.64
50-Day Range
$283.25
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$325.48
52-Week Range
$88.09
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$326.20
Volume
25.37 million shs
Average Volume
19.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$772.49 billion
P/E Ratio
34.99
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$320.34
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Meta Platforms MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.85 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.7% Upside
$320.34 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.42% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.41mentions of Meta Platforms in the last 14 days
Based on 82 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$12.47 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
26.92%
From $13.26 to $16.83 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.62 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

139th out of 604 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

12th out of 60 stocks

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About Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock

Meta Platforms, Inc. is a US-based multinational technology company and 1 of the Big 5 US tech companies. It is a member of the FAANG group holding the first position with its original name, Facebook.

Meta Platforms, Inc life began in 2004 as a digital “face book” for Harvard students. The company was founded by Mark Zuckerburg and a group of friends but now only Zuckerburg remains. The company quickly grew and expanded into other universities and then opened itself to the public in 2006. As of 2006, anyone over the age of 13 can be a Facebook user which is the company’s primary source of income. As of 2022, the company claimed more than 2.9 billion monthly active Facebook users.

Facebook, Inc filed for its IPO on January 1st 2012. The prospectus stated the company was seeking to raise $5 billion but it got so much more. The day before the IPO execs announced it would sell 25% more stock than it had previously stated because of the high demand. The company wound up raising more than $16 billion making it the 3rd largest IPO in history at the time.

The massive IPO valuation earned Facebook a spot in the S&P 500 in the first year of its public life. Although its valuation has deteriorated in the wake of scandal and consumer trends within social media, early investors were treated to gains in excess of 1000% at the peak of the stock run. Mark Zuckerburg retained 22% ownership in the company following the IPO, and 57% of the voting rights. As of 2022, those holdings were down to about 14% of the company and 54% of the voting rights.

Over the years, Facebook acquired a large number of apps and other businesses that include but are not limited to Instagram and WhatsApp. The company changed its name to Meta Platforms DBA Meta in 2021 to reflect its business and mission better. The new name describes the metaverse and refers to the seamless social interaction provided by Meta’s social media application universe.

Today, Meta develops digital applications that allow people to connect with family, friends, businesses, and merchants through Internet connections. Applications are available for mobile, PC, VR, and smart homes.

The company’s primary operating segment is the Family of Apps. The family of Apps includes Facebook and all the other digital applications. This segment produces virtually all of the revenue which is in turn 97% advertising oriented. The other operating segment is Reality Labs. Reality Labs develops and markets a line of virtual and augmented-reality products.

META Price History

META Stock News Headlines

September 8, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Appeals court scales back order squelching Biden administration contact with social media platforms
A federal appeals court has significantly whittled down a lower court order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies
September 30, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
3 Reasons to Buy Meta Platforms Stock Right Now
September 30, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)
The single greatest medical breakthrough of all time?
We are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough. And soon, this single breakthrough could lead to the cure of over 6,000 genetic diseases, including Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even cancer! This reminds me of Amgen, where early investors made as much as 46,751% when they released their revolutionary drug to the market.
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by KeyCorp
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Meta Platforms' (META) "Market Outperform" Rating Reaffirmed at JMP Securities
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Meta Platforms' (META) Overweight Rating Reaffirmed at Morgan Stanley
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Oppenheimer Reiterates "Outperform" Rating for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
September 30, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)
The single greatest medical breakthrough of all time?
We are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough. And soon, this single breakthrough could lead to the cure of over 6,000 genetic diseases, including Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even cancer! This reminds me of Amgen, where early investors made as much as 46,751% when they released their revolutionary drug to the market.
September 29, 2023 | businessinsider.com
Meta: From Facebook to the Metaverse, Oculus and more, the company Mark Zuckerberg built
September 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Examining Meta Platforms On A Sum Of The Parts Basis
September 29, 2023 | investorplace.com
This Meta Platforms Insider Just Sold $200,000 Worth of META Stock
September 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Nvidia and Meta Platforms
September 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Meta Platforms’ Sustained Growth Potential through GenAI Strategy: An In-depth Analysis by Ronald Josey
September 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
FY2023 EPS Estimates for Meta Platforms, Inc. Reduced by Analyst (NASDAQ:META)
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
UPDATE 1-Meta's new AI assistant trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts
September 28, 2023 | benzinga.com
Mistral AI 's New Generative AI Result Of Ex-Meta Platforms, Google Employees Collaboration
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Why Meta Platforms Stock Triumphed on Thursday
September 28, 2023 | yahoo.com
Meta Connect 2023 new: Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI chatbots and more
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Meta's new AI chatbot trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts
September 28, 2023 | msn.com
Meta unveils Facebook-stream Ray-Bans, AI assistant
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
What Meta Platforms is doing to expand public use of AI
September 28, 2023 | ft.com
Meta launches AI chatbots for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
20 Most Popular Business Hashtags on Instagram
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Norway asks EU regulator to fine Facebook owner Meta over privacy breach
September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
UPDATE 2-Norway asks EU regulator to fine Facebook owner Meta over privacy breach
September 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Meta Platforms: A Promising Buy with AI Innovations and Hardware Advancements – An Analysis by Mark Mahaney
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META Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/26/2023
Today
9/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-Industry
Internet Software & Services
Sector
Computer and Technology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:META
Previous Symbol
NASDAQ:FB
CUSIP
30303M10
CIK
1326801
Web
www.facebook.com
Phone
(650) 543-4800
Fax
N/A
Employees
86,482
Year Founded
2004

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$320.34
High Stock Price Forecast
$435.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$80.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.85
Research Coverage
52 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$8.58
Trailing P/E Ratio
34.99
Forward P/E Ratio
22.64
P/E Growth
0.97
Net Income
$23.20 billion
Net Margins
18.70%
Pretax Margin
23.50%
Return on Equity
21.72%
Return on Assets
14.61%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.14
Current Ratio
2.32
Quick Ratio
2.32

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$116.61 billion
Price / Sales
6.62
Cash Flow
$13.70 per share
Price / Cash Flow
21.91
Book Value
$48.49 per share
Price / Book
6.19

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,573,160,000
Free Float
2,219,351,000
Market Cap
$772.49 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.23

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mark Elliot ZuckerbergMr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (Age 39)
    Founder, Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $27.11M
  • Ms. Susan J. S. LiMs. Susan J. S. Li (Age 37)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $4.94M
  • Mr. Javier OlivanMr. Javier Olivan (Age 46)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $4.14M
  • Mr. Andrew BosworthMr. Andrew Bosworth (Age 41)
    Chief Technology Officer
    Comp: $1.98M
  • Mr. Christopher K. CoxMr. Christopher K. Cox (Age 40)
    Chief Product Officer
    Comp: $4.08M
  • Mr. David M. WehnerMr. David M. Wehner (Age 54)
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Comp: $1.8M
  • Mr. Aaron A. Anderson
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Atish Banerjea (Age 57)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Deborah T. Crawford
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Jennifer G. NewsteadMs. Jennifer G. Newstead (Age 53)
    Chief Legal Officer

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META Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Meta Platforms stock right now?

52 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meta Platforms in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 44 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" META shares.
View META analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.

What is Meta Platforms' stock price forecast for 2023?

52 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Meta Platforms' shares. Their META share price forecasts range from $80.00 to $435.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $320.34 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for META or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have META shares performed in 2023?

Meta Platforms' stock was trading at $120.34 at the start of the year. Since then, META shares have increased by 149.5% and is now trading at $300.21.
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When is Meta Platforms' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 25th 2023.
View our META earnings forecast.

How were Meta Platforms' earnings last quarter?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The social networking company reported $3.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.36. The social networking company had revenue of $32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $30.91 billion. Meta Platforms had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.72% and a net margin of 18.70%.

What ETFs hold Meta Platforms' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock in their portfolio include Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC), Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM), Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP), ProShares Ultra Communication Services (LTL), Global X Social Media Index ETF (SOCL), Davis Select U.S. Equity ETF (DUSA) and Roundhill Big Tech ETF (BIGT).

What guidance has Meta Platforms issued on next quarter's earnings?

Meta Platforms issued an update on its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $32.00 billion-$34.50 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $28.29 billion.

What is Meta Platforms' stock symbol?

Meta Platforms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "META."

How do I buy shares of Meta Platforms?

Shares of META stock 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.
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What is Meta Platforms' stock price today?

One share of META stock can currently be purchased for approximately $300.21.

How much money does Meta Platforms make?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has a market capitalization of $772.49 billion and generates $116.61 billion in revenue each year. The social networking company earns $23.20 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.58 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Meta Platforms have?

The company employs 86,482 workers across the globe.

Does Meta Platforms have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Meta Platforms: Acrylic Software, Andale, Andale Inc., Atlas Solutions Advertiser Suite, Beat Games, Beluga, Biblbobl, Bloomsbury AI, Bolt | Peters, Branch, CTRL-labs, Cassin Networks ApS, Chai Labs, Confirm.io, CrowdTangle, Daytum, Digital Staircase, Divvyshot, Dreambit, Edge Network Services, Edge Network Services Limited, Endaga, Eyegroove, FCL Tech, FCL Tech Limited, Face.com, Facebook International Operations, Facebook International Operations Limited, Facebook Ireland Holdings Unlimited, Facebook Ireland Limited, Facebook Ireland Limited, Facebook Operations, Facebook Operations LLC, Facebook Sweden Holdings, Facebook Sweden Holdings AB, Facebook Technologies LLC, FacioMetrics, Fayteq AG, Friend.ly, FriendFeed, GIPHY, GazeHawk, Glancee, Global Holdings I Inc, Global Holdings I Inc., Global Holdings I LLC, Global Holdings I LLC, Global Holdings II LLC, Global Holdings II LLC, Gowalla, Greater Kudu, Greater Kudu LLC, GrokStyle, Hot Potato, Instagram, Instagram LLC, Jibbigo, KUSU PTE, KUSU PTE. Ltd., Karma, Kustomer, Lemnis Technologies, Lightbox, Little Eye Labs, LiveRail, Malkoha PTE Ltd., Mapillary, Monoidics, Morning Hornet LLC, Nextstop, Octazen Solutions, Oculus, Onavo, Osmeta, Ozlo, Packagd, Parakey, Parse, Parse LLC, Pieceable, Pinnacle Sweden, Pinnacle Sweden AB, PlayGiga, PrivateCore, ProtoGeo, Pryte, Pursuit, Push Pop Press, QuickFire Networks, Raven Northbrook LLC, RedKix, Runways Information Services, Runways Information Services Ltd, Sanzaru Games Inc, Scape Technologies, Scout Development LLC, Sendoid, Servicefriend, ShareGrove, Siculus, Siculus Inc., Sidecat LLC, Snaptu, Sofa, Source3, Spaceport.io, Spool, SportStream, Stadion LLC, Starbelt LLC, Storylane, Strobe, TBH, Tagtile, Teehan+Lax, TheFind Inc., Two Big Ears Ltd, Vidpresso, Vitesse, Vitesse LLC, WhatsApp, WhoGlue, Winner, Winner LLC, Wit.ai, Zenbe, and drop.io.
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How can I contact Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms' mailing address is 1601 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK CA, 94025. The official website for the company is www.facebook.com. The social networking company can be reached via phone at (650) 543-4800 or via email at investor@fb.com.

This page (NASDAQ:META) was last updated on 9/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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