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Why is Meta Platforms Down Today?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) shares are trading lower today amid a flurry of insider stock sales and reports of an AI product delay, even as Wall Street analysts and large hedge funds remain upbeat on the company’s long-term prospects.

  • Heavy insider selling – Over the past week, Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth, COO Javier Olivan, CFO Susan Li and insider Jennifer Newstead collectively unloaded tens of thousands of shares at prices between $636 and $659, marking double-digit percentage reductions in their ownership stakes.
  • AI rollout setback – A Wall Street Journal report revealed that Meta has pushed back the launch of its flagship AI model (“Behemoth”) from June to fall or later, fueling concerns about development delays and near-term execution risks.
  • Regulatory and legal scrutiny – Multiple law firms, including Pomerantz, Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman, and Levi & Korsinsky, have opened investigations into possible securities law violations, highlighting investor anxiety over potential litigation.
  • Competitive pressure – Google’s new partnership with Warby Parker to build smart glasses directly challenges Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories line, underscoring intensifying rivalry in augmented-reality wearables.
  • Analyst optimism – Wolfe Research lifted its price target on META to $750 (implying roughly 18% upside) and points to a $30–$40 billion business-messaging opportunity, driven by WhatsApp’s 3 billion active users and planned AI monetization.
  • Institutional buying – Renaissance Technologies boosted its Q1 stake in Meta by nearly 550,000 shares, increasing exposure by over $300 million, suggesting some top-tier investors still see value at current levels.

Investors are weighing the near-term headwinds from insider selling, litigation risks and product delays against the longer-term growth narrative in AI, messaging monetization and continued support from major hedge funds and analysts.

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META Latest News

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Insider Sells $330,457.68 in Stock
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) insider Jennifer Newstead sold 519 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $636.72, for a total transaction of $330,457.68. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 31,259 shares in the company, valued at $19,903,230.48. This represents a 1.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) COO Sells $1,724,226.40 in Stock
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) COO Javier Olivan sold 2,615 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $659.36, for a total transaction of $1,724,226.40. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer now directly owns 5,437 shares in the company, valued at $3,584,940.32. The trade was a 32.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.
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Insider Selling: Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CTO Sells 5,057 Shares of Stock
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CTO Andrew Bosworth sold 5,057 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $659.36, for a total transaction of $3,334,383.52. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer now owns 16,463 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,855,043.68. The trade was a 23.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CFO Susan J. Li Sells 6,874 Shares
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CFO Susan J. Li sold 6,874 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $659.36, for a total value of $4,532,440.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 70,040 shares of the company's stock, valued at $46,181,574.40. This represents a 8.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CTO Sells $14,296,645.65 in Stock
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CTO Andrew Bosworth sold 22,449 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $636.85, for a total transaction of $14,296,645.65. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer now directly owns 1,183 shares in the company, valued at $753,393.55. This represents a 94.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.
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4,640 Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Bought by Victrix Investment Advisors
Victrix Investment Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 4,640 shares of the social networking company's stock, valu
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5,580 Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Purchased by Sone Capital Management LLC
Sone Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 5,580 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at
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Vident Advisory LLC Purchases 93,222 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Vident Advisory LLC boosted its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 86.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 200,572 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 93,222 shares during the
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Vienna Asset Management LLC Raises Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Vienna Asset Management LLC raised its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 9.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,621 shares of the social networking company's stock after acqu
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Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC Acquires New Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,031 shares of the social ne
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Vivaldi Capital Management LP Boosts Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Vivaldi Capital Management LP boosted its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 72.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,394 shares of the social networking comp
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Waters Parkerson & CO. LLC Sells 1,567 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Waters Parkerson & CO. LLC cut its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 162,805 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,567 shares during the period
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Sold by Wedgewood Partners Inc.
Wedgewood Partners Inc. trimmed its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 4.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 79,557 shares of the social
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Bought by Wexford Capital LP
Wexford Capital LP raised its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 706.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 8,979 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying a
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St. Clair Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
St. Clair Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 840 shares of the social netw
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Tremblant Capital Group Boosts Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Tremblant Capital Group raised its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 14.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,506 shares of the social networking com
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Triglav Skladi D.O.O. Buys Shares of 105,616 Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Triglav Skladi D.O.O. bought a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 105,616 shares of the social networking company's stock,
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is Two Sigma Advisers LP's 6th Largest Position
Two Sigma Advisers LP lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 332.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,239,900 shares of the social n
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Tybourne Capital Management HK Ltd. Purchases 8,284 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Tybourne Capital Management HK Ltd. increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 317.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,894 share
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Two Sigma Investments LP Buys 363,612 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Two Sigma Investments LP raised its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 853.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 406,230 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 363,612
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Texas Bank & Trust Co Takes Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Texas Bank & Trust Co bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 606 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at
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California State Teachers Retirement System Sells 112,536 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
California State Teachers Retirement System lessened its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 3.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,426,644 shares of the social networking company'
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Tairen Capital Ltd Has $45.03 Million Stock Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Tairen Capital Ltd decreased its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 77.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 76,900 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 263,030 shares during t
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is Teewinot Capital Advisers L.L.C.'s 4th Largest Position
Teewinot Capital Advisers L.L.C. reduced its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 28.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 127,221 shares of the social networking company's stock after sellin
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Temasek Holdings Private Ltd Sells 234,998 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Temasek Holdings Private Ltd lowered its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 41.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 332,559 shares of the social networking
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TenCore Partners LP Has $32.83 Million Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
TenCore Partners LP lowered its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 11.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 56,072 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 6,895 shares during the period
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ThornTree Capital Partners LP Has $52.61 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
ThornTree Capital Partners LP increased its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 122.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 89,856 shares of the social networking company's stock after acqu
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778 Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Bought by Tolleson Wealth Management Inc.
Tolleson Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 778 shares of the social networking company's stock, valu
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TrinityPoint Wealth LLC Acquires 1,540 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
TrinityPoint Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 13.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,793 shares of the social networking company's stock
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Triavera Capital LLC Buys Shares of 16,713 Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Triavera Capital LLC bought a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 16,713 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at approximately $9,786,000. Meta Platforms makes up
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Bought by Two Star Manager LLC
Two Star Manager LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 1.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 27,111 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying an additional 505 shares d
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Sold by Stanley Capital Management LLC
Stanley Capital Management LLC trimmed its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 10.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 43,900 shares of the soc
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Acquired by State of Wyoming
State of Wyoming grew its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 105.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,375 shares of the social networking company's stock
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Steamboat Capital Partners LLC Trims Stock Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Steamboat Capital Partners LLC reduced its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 2.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 33,600 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 684 shares
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Strategic Global Advisors LLC Purchases 867 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Strategic Global Advisors LLC increased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 4.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 21,263 shares of the social networking company's stock after
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Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. Increases Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 97.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,426 shares of the social networking company's stock
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Strive Asset Management LLC Makes New $1.22 Million Investment in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,081 shares of the social networking company's
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Bought by Tang Capital Management LLC
Tang Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 2.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 26,600 shares of the social network
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Thornburg Investment Management Inc. Sells 16,424 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Thornburg Investment Management Inc. decreased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 7.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 202,184 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 16,424 shares du
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Sphera Management Technology Funds Ltd Buys Shares of 20,000 Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Sphera Management Technology Funds Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 20,000 sha
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