Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Open
- 576.77
- Day high
- 578.67
- Day low
- 569.14
- Prev close
- 578.02
- Volume
- 12.8M
- Mkt cap
- $1.46T
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.3
- EPS (TTM)
- $26.91
- P/B
- 5.6
- P/S
- 6.4
- Yield
- 0.37%
- Per share
- $2.10
- ▼Insiders net selling -$23.0M over the last 3 months (0 open-market buys, 59 sales)
- 🏛Institutions accumulating (13F)
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is a Technology company listed on NASDAQ. The stock is down 22% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 0 open-market buys and 59 sales (SEC Form 4). Drillr has 19 published research articles covering META.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
META earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $7.19 | $6.18 | -14.0% | $60.8B | +1.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $6.70 | $7.31 | +9.1% | $56.3B | +1.4% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $8.19 | $8.88 | +8.4% | $59.9B | +2.7% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $6.72 | $7.25 | +7.9% | $51.2B | +3.5% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $5.88 | $7.14 | +21.4% | $47.5B | +6.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $5.23 | $6.43 | +22.9% | $42.3B | +2.4% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $6.75 | $8.02 | +18.8% | $48.4B | +2.9% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $4.73 | $5.16 | +9.1% | $39.1B | +2.1% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $4.96 | $5.33 | +7.5% | $40.1B | +2.4% |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $3.63 | $4.39 | +20.9% | $34.1B | +7.9% |
| Jul 26, 2023 | $2.92 | $2.98 | +2.1% | $32.0B | +14.4% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | $2.22 | $1.76 | -20.7% | $32.2B | +1.9% |
META insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 720 | $557.57 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 1,864 | $548.20 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Bosworth Andrewofficer: Chief Technology Officer | Sell | 7,848 | $558.00 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 708 | $550.20 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 561 | $552.47 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 1,219 | $549.25 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 768 | $553.42 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 1,845 | $547.51 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 40 | $555.83 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 1,031 | $551.25 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 120 | $558.12 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Mahoney Curtis J.officer: Chief Legal Officer | Sell | 1,559 | $558.00 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 160 | $554.39 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Bosworth Andrewofficer: Chief Technology Officer | Option | 6,791 | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | LI SUSAN Jofficer: Chief Financial Officer | Option | 2,679 | — |
Source: META SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 20, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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MSFTMETA Stock: AI Fundraising and the Mag 7 Capex Dilution Trade
FT reports Meta could raise tens of billions in new equity to fund AI infrastructure. What the dilution risk means for META and the broader Mag 7 capex cycle.
GOOGLMETA's Three-Layer AI: Llama + Muse Spark + Ads
META is now executing three AI strategies at once — open-source Llama, Alexandr Wang's closed-flagship Muse Spark, and the existing ad-targeting stack.
META FY25: Family of Apps +22% Drives Pricing Power
Meta's FY2025 Family of Apps revenue grew 22% YoY, but ad impressions grew only 12%, revealing pricing power as the real driver. Consensus expected volume-led growth; instead, pricing discipline and mix shift are outpacing volume. Q1 2026 will test whether this pricing power is sustainable.
META: 10% Layoff Plan to Fund AI Capex Push
Meta's rumored 10% layoffs (~8,000 jobs in May) aim to fuel AI investments amid Reality Labs losses and headcount growth to 79K. Past cuts boosted margins; this could add $1B+ savings, reinforcing bullish case at 30x P/E. Monitor Q1 2026 earnings for confirmation.
MAG7 Q1: NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, META Earnings Test
Mega-cap tech stocks NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, and META rallied into record Nasdaq highs on April 17, 2026, ahead of Q1 earnings. Latest quarters showed 16-73% revenue growth and EPS surges, driven by AI and services, with upbeat guidance signaling momentum. Investors eye beats amid high valuations.
NVDAAAPLMSFTAMZN+MSFT+GOOGL: $50B AI Power Deals to NEE & CEG
Clearway Energy's 2 GW hyperscaler power purchase agreements quantify what had been qualitative AI data center power demand, implying $50B annual investment through 2030 is credible. NextEra and Constellation trade at 19x and 12x forward P/E despite positioned for multi-decade contracted revenue streams, while hyperscalers demanding the power trade at 25-35x. Long NEE and CEG targets 15-25% upside over 12 months as Q2-Q4 earnings calls surface similar contract announcements.
NEECEGCWEN.AMETA: 8,000 Layoffs Fund $2B AI Margin Shield
Meta's 8,000-employee May 2026 layoff could deliver $2B in annual savings, enough to shield 38-40% operating margins even as AI capex runs at $35-40B annually. The stock's 24.3x PE underprices the margin stability if cuts avoid core AI talent, offering 28% upside to $670-700 on a re-rating to 28-30x. Thesis breaks if Q2-Q3 2026 earnings reveal <$1.5B savings or AI roadmap delays tied to the restructuring.
Federal AI Regulation Is Here: NVDA Faces Curbs While MSFT and ORCL Stand to Win
Anchored in the WSJ's April 10 report on White House AI safeguards, this analyzes U.S. federal regulation's impact: compliant giants like ORCL and MSFT win, while NVDA faces curbs. Ranks six stocks by conviction amid rising compliance demands.
MSFTGOOGLORCLAnthropic Model Launch Sparks Selloff — AMZN Wins While MSFT and CRM Face New AI Risk
Anthropic's April 9 model launch triggered a software selloff, highlighting OpenAI's slipping frontier AI share. Amazon leads winners via Anthropic ties, while Salesforce faces risks; ranked analysis covers financials and exposure for MSFT, GOOGL, META, AMZN, CRM.
MSFTGOOGLAMZNMETA's $21B CoreWeave Deal Sends CRWV Up 15% — Is the Debt Risk Worth It?
CoreWeave stock surged 15% in five days after a $21B Meta infrastructure deal announcement on April 9, 2026, highlighting Meta's AI capex surge but raising execution risks amid CRWV's debt raises and lawsuits. Meta's robust $201B FY2025 revenue and $46B FCF position it well, trading at 25x P/E.
CRWVMETA AI Model Launch: JPMorgan Sees More Upside After 22% Revenue Surge
Meta's debut AI model from its superintelligence team validates massive infra bets, driving shares higher as JPMorgan flags stock upside. FY2025 revenue soared 22% to $201B amid CapEx ramp, with guidance signaling further acceleration. Bullish on ad AI monetization outweighing regs.
MSFT Drops 22% as Claude Enters Word — AMZN and GOOG Named Top AI Winners
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Bloomberg's alert on Microsoft's AI capex has reignited dot-com bubble fears across Big Tech. This analysis ranks six leaders by overexposure, highlighting MSFT and AMZN as most vulnerable amid soaring spends and frothy multiples.
MSFTAMZNGOOGLDefense Budget Passes $950B: LMT, RTX, GD — Which Contractor Gets the Biggest Slice?
Following a 24/7 Wall St analysis of AI selloffs hitting MSFT and META, this comparison shows META as the better buy with faster forward growth (29% revenue vs 19%) at cheaper multiples (19x fwd P/E vs 20x). META's AI ad tools drive margins above 80%, outpacing MSFT's cloud-heavy capex pressures. Recommendation: Buy META for growth at a value price.
MSFTNVDA and AMD Rout After DeepSeek Launch — Why the Rebound May Be Masking a Real Threat
China's DeepSeek AI model launch triggered a sharp selloff in NVDA, AMD, MSFT, and META, erasing billions amid competition fears and safe-haven rallies. WSJ analysis downplays long-term threats, highlighting U.S. moats in compute and data. Stocks rebounded sharply today, with NVDA and META leading on resilient growth metrics.
NVDAMSFTAMDMETA Stock Surges 7% on First AI Model Launch After $14B Alexandr Wang Deal
Meta's April 8, 2026 debut of its first major AI model—post $14B Alexandr Wang deal—drove a 7% stock surge, validating heavy AI investments amid FY2025's $201B revenue and 82% margins. Early performance rivals leaders, with 1B Meta AI users poised for deeper integration. Bullish outlook as fwd P/E 20x undervalues growth trajectory.
How does Oracle's debt-fueled capex compare to Meta and Microsoft's self-funded buildouts?
Oracle's capex-to-revenue ratio of 58% far exceeds Meta's 35% and Microsoft's 27%, and unlike its peers, Oracle's spending exceeds its operating cash flow — pushing total debt to $124.4B with interest coverage of just 4.8x versus 50x+ for Meta and Microsoft. The comparison highlights Oracle's higher-risk, debt-funded approach to the AI infrastructure buildout versus the self-funded strategies of larger hyperscalers.
ORCLMSFTAt what capex-to-revenue ratio does Oracle's infrastructure bet start destroying shareholder value?
Oracle's capex-to-revenue ratio has surged from 5% in FY2021 to 58% TTM, far exceeding peers like Meta (35%), Microsoft (27%), and Amazon (18%), while FCF has turned deeply negative at -21.6% margin. With total debt reaching $124 billion and the most recent quarter showing 75% capex intensity, Oracle's infrastructure buildout demands a dramatic acceleration in cloud revenue to avoid sustained shareholder value destruction.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. company profile
Overview
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a technology company founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook in a Harvard University dorm room. Originally launched as a social networking platform for college students, the company rapidly expanded to become the world's largest social media conglomerate. Meta went public in 2012 and has since grown through strategic acquisitions including Instagram (2012), WhatsApp (2014), and Oculus VR (2014). In October 2021, the company rebranded from Facebook, Inc. to Meta Platforms, Inc., signaling its strategic pivot toward building the "metaverse" - a collection of virtual worlds where people can interact through digital avatars. Today, Meta operates as a dual-focused technology giant, maintaining its dominance in social media while simultaneously investing heavily in artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality technologies.
Business
Meta operates two primary business segments that represent fundamentally different technological approaches to human connection and interaction. The Family of Apps segment encompasses Meta's core social media platforms that collectively serve over 3.3 billion daily active users worldwide. This segment includes Facebook, the original social networking platform where users share content, join groups, and connect with friends and family; Instagram, a visual-first platform focused on photo and video sharing with features like Stories, Reels, and Shopping; Messenger, a standalone messaging application that enables text, voice, and video communication; and WhatsApp, a globally dominant messaging service with over 3 billion monthly active users that facilitates both personal communication and business interactions. This segment generates approximately 97% of Meta's total revenue, primarily through digital advertising. The Reality Labs segment represents Meta's ambitious bet on the future of computing through virtual and augmented reality technologies. This division develops consumer hardware products like the Quest series of VR headsets, which allow users to experience immersive virtual environments for gaming, social interaction, and productivity applications. Reality Labs also produces the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which integrate AI capabilities and camera functionality into traditional eyewear. The segment includes software platforms and content ecosystems that support these hardware products, aiming to create what Meta calls the "metaverse" - persistent virtual worlds where people can work, play, and socialize. Currently, Reality Labs represents approximately 3% of total revenue but operates at significant losses as Meta invests heavily in research and development for next-generation computing platforms.
Revenue model
Meta's business model is fundamentally built on digital advertising, which accounts for over 98% of its revenue. The company operates what's known as an "attention economy" model, where it provides free social media services to users and monetizes their engagement by selling targeted advertising space to businesses. Advertisers pay Meta to display ads to specific user demographics based on extensive data collection about user behavior, interests, and interactions across Meta's platforms. The company's advertising customers range from small local businesses to large multinational corporations, all seeking to reach Meta's massive global user base. Meta's advertising effectiveness stems from its sophisticated AI-driven targeting capabilities, which can predict user preferences and optimize ad delivery in real-time. The platform offers various ad formats including feed ads, Stories ads, Reels ads, and shopping ads, with pricing typically based on cost-per-click or cost-per-impression models. Several factors significantly impact Meta's profit margins. Positive margin drivers include increasing user engagement (more time spent on platforms equals more ad inventory), improvements in AI-powered ad targeting that increase advertiser willingness to pay premium rates, and the growing adoption of e-commerce features that command higher advertising rates. The company's scale advantages also provide margin benefits through operational efficiencies and bargaining power with content creators and partners. Negative margin pressures include regulatory changes affecting data collection and ad targeting capabilities (such as Apple's iOS privacy changes), increased competition for advertising budgets from platforms like TikTok and YouTube, rising infrastructure costs to support AI development and massive user bases, and the substantial ongoing losses from Reality Labs investments. Additionally, economic downturns typically reduce advertising spending, directly impacting Meta's revenue, while content moderation costs and regulatory compliance expenses continue to grow as the company faces increased scrutiny globally.
Risks & safety
Meta demonstrates a strong margin of safety from a financial stability perspective, though valuation metrics suggest limited downside protection at current prices. **Cash and Debt Position:** - Cash and short-term investments: $43.9 billion as of Q1 2025 - Minimal debt with debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27 - Strong free cash flow generation of $54.1 billion in 2024 - No meaningful solvency risk given robust cash generation and minimal debt burden **Valuation Metrics:** - Price-to-earnings ratio: 21.9x (Q1 2025) - EV/EBITDA: 16.4x - Price-to-book ratio: 7.9x - Current trading multiples suggest limited margin of safety for value-oriented investors **Other Considerations:** - Reality Labs losses of $5 billion annually represent significant cash burn on experimental ventures - Strong operational cash flow of $91.3 billion (2024) provides substantial cushion for continued R&D investments - Regulatory risks could materially impact future cash flows but are difficult to quantify
Recent development
Over the past several years, Meta has undergone a dramatic strategic transformation centered on two major technological shifts: artificial intelligence integration and metaverse development. The company's most significant recent pivot has been its aggressive push into AI, with the development of its Llama series of large language models. Meta has committed to open-sourcing these models, positioning itself as a leader in democratizing AI technology while building competitive advantages through ecosystem effects. The launch of Meta AI represents the company's attempt to become the world's most-used AI assistant, reaching 700 million monthly active users by late 2024. This AI integration extends across all Meta platforms, enhancing content recommendations, improving advertising targeting through tools like the Generative Ads Recommendation Model (GEM), and enabling new features like AI-generated content and personalized interactions. The company has also introduced AI Studio, allowing creators and businesses to build custom AI agents, signaling Meta's intention to become a platform for AI-powered business solutions. In hardware, Meta has achieved notable success with its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which tripled in sales and demonstrate the potential for AI-integrated wearable devices. The Reality Labs division continues to iterate on VR headsets with the Quest series, though the segment remains heavily loss-making with $5 billion in annual operating losses. The company's infrastructure investments have been massive, with plans to bring online nearly 1 gigawatt of AI computing capacity in 2025 and construction of a 2 gigawatt AI datacenter. Meta has also focused on platform diversification, with Threads growing to 350 million monthly active users as the company attempts to compete with Twitter/X in the text-based social media space. WhatsApp's expansion in the US market and the development of business messaging capabilities represent efforts to capture new revenue streams beyond traditional advertising. The company's "year of efficiency" initiative has resulted in significant cost reductions and workforce optimization while maintaining heavy investment in AI and metaverse technologies.
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