Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Meta Platforms - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 44 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
39

Based on 44 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 44 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 37 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for META.

Consensus Price Target

$696.45
16.22% Upside

According to the 44 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Meta Platforms, the average price target is $696.45. The highest price target for META is $935.00, while the lowest price target for META is $525.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.22% from the current price of $599.27.

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META Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/5/24 to 5/5/25	1 Month Ago 4/5/24 to 4/5/25	3 Months Ago 2/5/24 to 2/4/25	1 Year Ago 5/6/23 to 5/5/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	37 Buy rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$696.45	$718.55	$710.83	$509.80
Forecasted Upside	16.22% Upside	42.36% Upside	0.94% Upside	12.80% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Meta Platforms Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Meta Platforms	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.91	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.22% Upside	130.95% Upside	18.10% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent META News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/1/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Brad Erickson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$740.00 ➝ $740.00	+28.00%
5/1/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald 3 of 5 stars	Deepak Mathivanan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$624.00 ➝ $676.00	+17.77%
5/1/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Ross Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$705.00 ➝ $640.00	+11.74%
5/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ken Gawrelski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$752.00 ➝ $664.00	+14.58%
5/1/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Blackledge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$725.00 ➝ $700.00	+20.17%
5/1/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shyam Patil Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$800.00 ➝ $700.00	+20.72%
5/1/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Morris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$675.00 ➝ $725.00	+32.06%
5/1/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lloyd Walmsley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$650.00 ➝ $683.00	+24.41%
5/1/2025	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$580.00 ➝ $620.00	+12.93%
5/1/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$685.00 ➝ $690.00	+25.68%
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5/1/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Justin Patterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$645.00 ➝ $655.00	+19.31%
5/1/2025	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$525.00 ➝ $605.00	+10.20%
5/1/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Nowak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$615.00 ➝ $650.00	+18.40%
5/1/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$640.00 ➝ $690.00	+25.68%
5/1/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Strong-Buy	$800.00 ➝ $750.00	+36.61%
5/1/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Kelley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$628.00 ➝ $655.00	+19.31%
5/1/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Champion Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$610.00 ➝ $650.00	+18.40%
5/1/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Youssef Squali Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$700.00 ➝ $720.00	+31.15%
5/1/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Helfstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$650.00 ➝ $665.00	+21.13%
5/1/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Mahaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$725.00 ➝ $750.00	+36.61%
5/1/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ronald Josey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$655.00 ➝ $690.00	+25.68%
5/1/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Meta Marshall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$680.00 ➝ $750.00	+36.61%
5/1/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underperform ➝ Underperform
5/1/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$846.00 ➝ $918.00	+67.21%
5/1/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Doug Anmuth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$610.00 ➝ $675.00	+22.95%
5/1/2025	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$775.00 ➝ $780.00	+42.08%
5/1/2025	Pivotal Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$875.00 ➝ $830.00	+51.18%
4/30/2025	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Boone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$750.00 ➝ $750.00	+38.89%
4/28/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Sanderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$900.00 ➝ $695.00	+26.57%
4/23/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Zgutowicz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$820.00 ➝ $640.00	+21.78%
4/21/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nat Schindler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$627.00 ➝ $525.00	+8.64%
4/14/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gil Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$800.00 ➝ $650.00	+21.53%
4/7/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Thill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$725.00 ➝ $600.00	+23.81%
2/11/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
2/4/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$775.00	+13.37%
1/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Pitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$530.00 ➝ $610.00	-11.51%
1/30/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Sebastian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$680.00 ➝ $750.00	+10.87%
1/30/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$675.00 ➝ $750.00	+10.87%
1/24/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Strauss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Khajuria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$670.00 ➝ $730.00	+21.82%
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10/31/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$620.00 ➝ $635.00	+12.38%
10/25/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+18.88%
10/24/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Cote-Colisson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/17/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+16.42%
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$525.00 ➝ $585.00	+18.26%
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$360.00	-18.03%
4/25/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$610.00 ➝ $575.00	+16.51%
8/28/2023	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
7/28/2023	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$380.00	+21.91%
7/27/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$285.00	-11.15%
7/27/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$361.00 ➝ $407.00	+36.32%
7/25/2023	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$350.00	+20.02%
6/26/2023	92 Resources Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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 Thursday, May 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Meta Platforms pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Meta Platforms
Bull Case

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

Meta has received positive forecasts from analysts, with target prices being raised significantly, indicating strong growth potential. For instance, a recent target price was lifted to $655, suggesting a potential upside of over 19% from the current stock price.
The company has a robust market capitalization of approximately $1.39 trillion, which reflects its strong position in the tech industry and investor confidence.
Recent institutional investments show a strong belief in Meta's future, with over 79% of the stock owned by institutional investors, indicating a solid backing from major financial entities.
Meta's current stock price is around $549, which may be considered attractive for investors looking for entry points in a company with significant growth prospects.
With a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, Meta demonstrates financial stability, suggesting that it is well-positioned to manage its obligations and invest in future growth opportunities.

Meta Platforms
Bear Case

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

Despite positive forecasts, some analysts have lowered their target prices, indicating mixed sentiments about the stock's short-term performance.
Meta's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $740.91 and a low of $427.11, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
The company operates in a highly competitive environment, facing challenges from other tech giants, which could impact its market share and profitability.
Recent reports indicate that the stock is down about 1% recently, which may raise concerns about its immediate performance and investor sentiment.
With a P/E ratio of 22.95, some investors may view the stock as overvalued compared to its earnings, which could lead to caution in investment decisions.

META Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 44 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Meta Platforms is $696.45, with a high forecast of $935.00 and a low forecast of $525.00.
: 44 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meta Platforms in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 37 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" META shares.
: According to analysts, Meta Platforms's stock has a predicted upside of 16.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Meta Platforms has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Moffett Nathanson, Monness Crespi & Hardt, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Pivotal Research, Raymond James, Rosenblatt Securities, Roth Capital, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Meta Platforms more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Meta Platforms is 2.91 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how META compares to other companies.

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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target