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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$728.20 +3.03 (+0.42%)
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Meta Platforms - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
47

Based on 57 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Meta Platforms in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 57 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 44 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for META.

Consensus Price Target

$787.86
8.19% Upside
According to the 57 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Meta Platforms, the average price target is $787.86. The highest price target for META is $1,000.00, while the lowest price target for META is $580.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.19% from the current price of $728.21.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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META Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/1/25 to 10/1/26
1 Month Ago
9/1/25 to 9/1/26
3 Months Ago
7/3/25 to 7/3/26
1 Year Ago
10/1/24 to 10/1/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
44 Buy rating(s)
42 Buy rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$787.86$764.78$840.64$833.00
Forecasted Upside8.19% Upside32.19% Upside44.22% Upside16.12% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

META Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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META Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Meta Platforms Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMeta PlatformsCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.06
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.38% Upside156.62% Upside20.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/28/2026
Brian White
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$730.00 ➝ $830.00+10.42%
9/25/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Thomas Champion
Thomas Champion
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$785.00 ➝ $875.00+12.53%
9/25/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
John Blackledge
John Blackledge
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$750.00 ➝ $865.00+14.27%
9/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$750.00 ➝ $820.00+8.33%
9/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$930.00 ➝ $950.00+22.17%
9/24/2026 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$995.00 ➝ $945.00+23.05%
9/24/2026Boost TargetStrong-Buy$650.00 ➝ $860.00+15.58%
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/24/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$660.00 ➝ $897.00+16.67%
9/24/2026 Boost TargetBuy$740.00 ➝ $955.00+24.42%
9/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$820.00 ➝ $920.00+20.16%
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$770.00+1.78%
9/24/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$770.00 ➝ $885.00+18.94%
9/23/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$680.00 ➝ $860.00+16.75%
9/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$780.00 ➝ $900.00+22.18%
9/22/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
9/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$810.00+9.28%
9/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$710.00 ➝ $875.00+18.05%
9/21/2026Boost TargetOverweight$640.00 ➝ $796.00+19.56%
9/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$735.00 ➝ $806.00+4.83%
9/16/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$886.00+32.19%
9/11/2026Boost TargetNeutral$595.00 ➝ $650.00+0.34%
8/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$770.00 ➝ $763.00+32.43%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$815.00 ➝ $725.00-5.71%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingHold
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingHold
8/25/2026 Boost Target$820.00 ➝ $860.00+11.80%
8/4/2026 Lower TargetBuy$790.00 ➝ $687.00-10.69%
8/3/2026 Lower TargetBuy$820.00 ➝ $750.00-2.50%
8/3/2026 Lower TargetBuy$770.00 ➝ $718.00-6.66%
8/3/2026 UpgradeBuy ➝ Strong-Buy$795.00 ➝ $750.00+27.56%
7/31/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$773.00 ➝ $700.00-9.00%
7/31/2026 Lower TargetBuy$825.00 ➝ $700.00-9.00%
7/31/2026 Lower TargetBuy$730.00 ➝ $700.00-9.00%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Perform$700.00 ➝ $600.00+2.46%
7/30/2026Set TargetOutperform$835.00 ➝ $750.00+28.07%
7/30/2026Lower TargetPositive$900.00 ➝ $650.00+11.00%
7/30/2026Lower TargetOverweight$830.00 ➝ $780.00+33.19%
7/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$850.00 ➝ $800.00+36.61%
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7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$700.00+19.53%
7/30/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$955.00 ➝ $855.00+9.96%
7/30/2026 Lower TargetMarket Perform$720.00 ➝ $580.00-25.41%
7/30/2026 Lower TargetBuy$800.00 ➝ $740.00-4.83%
7/30/2026 Lower TargetBuy$905.00 ➝ $830.00+7.90%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/30/2026Lower TargetOutperform$830.00 ➝ $750.00+40.38%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$850.00 ➝ $700.00+31.38%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$800.00+34.55%
7/21/2026Boost TargetBuy$900.00 ➝ $1,000.00+54.83%
7/7/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/1/2026Lower TargetBuy$805.00 ➝ $780.00+27.49%
3/30/2026Lower TargetOverweight$825.00 ➝ $775.00+45.78%
2/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$800.00+13.33%
1/29/2026 Lower TargetBuy$930.00 ➝ $910.00+36.08%
11/18/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/30/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
5/1/2025Lower TargetBuy$725.00 ➝ $700.00+20.17%

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Should I Buy Meta Platforms Stock? META Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 28, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Meta Platforms pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Meta Platforms
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Meta:

  • Meta launched the Meta Enterprise Platform on September 28, 2026, which allows businesses to deploy its Muse AI agent, Muse API, and Muse Code, creating a new revenue stream beyond advertising and signaling a push to monetize its substantial AI infrastructure spending.
  • The stock is currently trading at $715.62, which is below the consensus analyst target price of $787.86, suggesting potential upside as the company maintains a Moderate Buy consensus rating from research analysts.
  • Meta's Muse AI app has reached the No. 1 spot on the U.S. App Store, outpacing competitors like ChatGPT, which indicates rapid user adoption and strong potential for future monetization through transaction fees and subscriptions.
  • Analysts report that Meta's AI tools are improving ad engagement, clicks, and conversions as advertisers adopt them across Facebook and Instagram, demonstrating that the company's AI investments are directly enhancing its core advertising business.
  • Meta hired MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead its new enterprise AI initiative, a strategic move that signals a serious commitment to competing in the enterprise software market and leveraging its AI capabilities for corporate clients.

Meta Platforms
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Meta for these reasons:

  • Reports that Meta's Muse AI agent allegedly exposed a user's address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer, along with claims of access to private messages, are renewing concerns about safety, data handling, and potential legal liabilities.
  • Meta has gained roughly 30% during September 2026, increasing the risk of profit-taking as investors lock in gains, and the stock fell 4.8% on September 28, 2026, reflecting market volatility and competitive pressures.
  • Investors are watching whether Meta's massive AI data-center investments will produce sufficient commercial returns, as the company has poured tens of billions into AI infrastructure, raising concerns about capital expenditure and return on investment.
  • Meta lost a New Mexico jury verdict involving Facebook data practices, highlighting ongoing legal and regulatory risks related to privacy and data handling that could impact the company's operations and reputation.
  • Meta's enterprise platform launch has pressured shares of software companies such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and MongoDB, indicating that the company is entering a highly competitive market where it may face significant resistance from established vendors.

META Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 57 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Meta Platforms is $787.86, with a high forecast of $1,000.00 and a low forecast of $580.00.

57 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meta Platforms in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 44 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" META shares.

According to analysts, Meta Platforms's stock has a predicted upside of 8.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Meta Platforms's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Meta Platforms more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Meta Platforms is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how META compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Meta Platforms analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/28/2026.
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