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Why is Meta Platforms Down Today?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) shares are reacting to a blend of insider activity, product developments and outside investor interest.

  • Insider selling: Director Robert M. Kimmitt unloaded 475 shares (~$298,400) and COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares (~$324,800) on May 19, trimming their stakes by around 4–4.5% each. Such moves can put pressure on the stock by suggesting reduced confidence from management.
  • AI rollout delay: A Wall Street Journal report says Meta has postponed its flagship AI model “Behemoth” to fall or later after missing an April launch. Investors viewed this as a setback for Meta’s AI-driven growth narrative.
  • Securities investigations: Multiple law firms, including Levi & Korsinsky, Pomerantz and Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, have announced inquiries into possible federal securities law violations tied to the AI delay. The heightened legal scrutiny adds short-term uncertainty.
  • Renaissance Technologies buying: In its Q1 13F filing, Renaissance boosted its META position by nearly 550,000 shares—raising the stake’s value to about $345 million—signaling confidence in the stock’s upside potential.
  • Analyst upgrades: Wolfe Research lifted its 12-month price target on META to $750 (implying ~18% upside) on the back of a $30–$40 billion business-messaging opportunity and strong AI monetization prospects for WhatsApp and Messenger.

Investors will weigh the negative near-term impact of insider sales, an AI delay and legal probes against signs of large-scale buying by a marquee hedge fund and bullish analyst forecasts centered on Meta’s AI and messaging growth drivers.

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Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC Takes $717,000 Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,225 shares of the social networking company's s
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Stock Holdings Cut by Principal Street Partners LLC
Principal Street Partners LLC decreased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 49.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 16,583 shares of the soci
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Bought by Nationale Nederlanden Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A.
Nationale Nederlanden Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A. increased its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 197.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 43,759 shares of the social networking company's stock
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Delta Investment Management LLC Acquires 496 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Delta Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 23.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,637 shares of the social networking company's stoc
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UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Acquires 280,357 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 2.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,00
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Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC Has $394.07 Million Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC lifted its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 88.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 673,029 shares of the s
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Waverly Advisors LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Waverly Advisors LLC increased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 34.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,827 shares of the social networking company's
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Whale Rock Capital Management LLC Acquires 72,338 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Whale Rock Capital Management LLC grew its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 9.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 817,752 shares of the s
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Whelan Financial Acquires 508 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Whelan Financial raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 21.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,931 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 508 shares during
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Purchased by Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC.
Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. raised its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 22.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,103 shares of the social networking company's s
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Woodline Partners LP Has $317.45 Million Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Woodline Partners LP boosted its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 28.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 542,173 shares of the social networking company's stock
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Holdings Increased by Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI grew its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 0.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 644,543 shares of the social networking company
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iSAM Funds UK Ltd Buys Shares of 1,385 Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new stake in shares of 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 and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,385 shares of the social networking company's stoc
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WBI Investments LLC Has $321,000 Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
WBI Investments LLC reduced its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 60.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 548 shares of the social networking company's stock aft
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Twinbeech Capital LP Buys New Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Twinbeech Capital LP bought a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 29,287 shares of the social networking company's stock, value
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Purchases Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) recently bought shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META). In a filing disclosed on May 19th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Meta Platforms stock on May 14th. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
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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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