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Meta Platforms - META Stock Forecast, Price & News

$160.78
+0.39 (+0.24%)
(As of 09/8/2022 10:17 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$157.78
$161.44
50-Day Range
$157.16
$196.64
52-Week Range
$154.25
$383.79
Volume
189,915 shs
Average Volume
21.43 million shs
Market Capitalization
$432.10 billion
P/E Ratio
13.32
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$254.22

Meta Platforms MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.69 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
58.5% Upside
$254.22 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.07mentions of Meta Platforms in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$8.52 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.73%
From $9.58 to $10.80 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.89 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

83rd out of 631 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

5th out of 65 stocks

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About Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock

Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment's products include Facebook, which enables people to share, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices through chat, audio and video calls, and rooms; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising virtual reality hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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META Stock News Headlines

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As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features designed to make their services safer and more age appropriate
Meta plans to add paid features to Facebook and Instagram
Meta plans to add paid features to Facebook and Instagram
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) PT Lowered to $165.00
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Price Target Cut to $225.00
41 Analysts Have This to Say About Meta Platforms
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META Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/27/2022
Today
9/08/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2022
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2022

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-Industry
Internet Software & Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:META
CUSIP
30303M10
Fax
N/A
Employees
71,970
Year Founded
2004

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$254.22
High Stock Price Forecast
$466.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$140.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+58.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.69
Research Coverage
48 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$39.37 billion
Pretax Margin
33.80%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$117.93 billion
Cash Flow
$17.63 per share
Book Value
$45.88 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,687,550,000
Free Float
2,322,310,000
Market Cap
$432.10 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.30

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mark Elliot ZuckerbergMr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (Age 38)
    Founder, Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $26.82M
  • Mr. David M. WehnerMr. David M. Wehner (Age 53)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $2.18M
  • Mr. Christopher K. CoxMr. Christopher K. Cox (Age 39)
    Chief Product Officer
    Comp: $6.91M
  • Ms. Marne L. LevineMs. Marne L. Levine (Age 51)
    Chief Bus. Officer
    Comp: $1.45M
  • Mr. Javier Olivan (Age 45)
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Ms. Susan Jannifer Simone Taylor (Age 53)
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Andrew BosworthMr. Andrew Bosworth
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Atish Banerjea (Age 56)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Deborah T. Crawford
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Jennifer G. NewsteadMs. Jennifer G. Newstead (Age 52)
    Chief Legal Officer













META Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Meta Platforms stock right now?

48 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meta Platforms in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings, 33 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" META shares.
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What is Meta Platforms' stock price forecast for 2022?

48 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Meta Platforms' shares. Their META share price forecasts range from $140.00 to $466.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $254.22 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 58.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have META shares performed in 2022?

Meta Platforms' stock was trading at $336.35 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, META stock has decreased by 52.3% and is now trading at $160.39.
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When is Meta Platforms' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 24th 2022.
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How were Meta Platforms' earnings last quarter?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 27th. The social networking company reported $2.46 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.50 by $0.04. The social networking company earned $28.82 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $28.95 billion. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 28.16% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.52%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.61 EPS.

What guidance has Meta Platforms issued on next quarter's earnings?

Meta Platforms issued an update on its third quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $26.00 billion-$28.50 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $30.52 billion.

What is Meta Platforms' stock symbol?

Meta Platforms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "META."

Who are Meta Platforms' major shareholders?

Meta Platforms' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Citadel Advisors LLC (0.00%), Swiss National Bank (0.37%), UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. (0.36%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.00%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (0.26%) and Millennium Management LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Bosworth, David B Fischer, David B Fischer, David B Fischer, David M Wehner, David M Wehner, David M Wehner, Javier Olivan, Jennifer Newstead, Mark Zuckerberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Marne L Levine, Michael Todd Schroepfer, Nicholas Clegg, Peter Thiel, Sheryl Sandberg and Susan JS Taylor.
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How do I buy shares of Meta Platforms?

Shares of META stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Meta Platforms' stock price today?

One share of META stock can currently be purchased for approximately $160.39.

How much money does Meta Platforms make?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has a market capitalization of $431.06 billion and generates $117.93 billion in revenue each year. The social networking company earns $39.37 billion in net income (profit) each year or $12.07 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Meta Platforms have?

The company employs 71,970 workers across the globe.

Does Meta Platforms have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Meta Platforms: Acrylic Software, Andale, Andale Inc., Atlas Solutions Advertiser Suite, Beat Games, Beluga, Biblbobl, Bloomsbury AI, Bolt | Peters, Branch, CTRL-labs, Cassin Networks ApS, Chai Labs, Confirm.io, CrowdTangle, Daytum, Digital Staircase, Divvyshot, Dreambit, Edge Network Services, Edge Network Services Limited, Endaga, Eyegroove, FCL Tech, FCL Tech Limited, Face.com, Facebook International Operations, Facebook International Operations Limited, Facebook Ireland Holdings Unlimited, Facebook Ireland Limited, Facebook Ireland Limited, Facebook Operations, Facebook Operations LLC, Facebook Sweden Holdings, Facebook Sweden Holdings AB, Facebook Technologies LLC, FacioMetrics, Fayteq AG, Friend.ly, FriendFeed, GIPHY, GazeHawk, Glancee, Global Holdings I Inc, Global Holdings I Inc., Global Holdings I LLC, Global Holdings I LLC, Global Holdings II LLC, Global Holdings II LLC, Gowalla, Greater Kudu, Greater Kudu LLC, GrokStyle, Hot Potato, Instagram, Instagram LLC, Jibbigo, KUSU PTE, KUSU PTE. Ltd., Karma, Kustomer, Lemnis Technologies, Lightbox, Little Eye Labs, LiveRail, Malkoha PTE Ltd., Mapillary, Monoidics, Morning Hornet LLC, Nextstop, Octazen Solutions, Oculus, Onavo, Osmeta, Ozlo, Packagd, Parakey, Parse, Parse LLC, Pieceable, Pinnacle Sweden, Pinnacle Sweden AB, PlayGiga, PrivateCore, ProtoGeo, Pryte, Pursuit, Push Pop Press, QuickFire Networks, Raven Northbrook LLC, RedKix, Runways Information Services, Runways Information Services Ltd, Sanzaru Games Inc, Scape Technologies, Scout Development LLC, Sendoid, Servicefriend, ShareGrove, Siculus, Siculus Inc., Sidecat LLC, Snaptu, Sofa, Source3, Spaceport.io, Spool, SportStream, Stadion LLC, Starbelt LLC, Storylane, Strobe, TBH, Tagtile, Teehan+Lax, TheFind Inc., Two Big Ears Ltd, Vidpresso, Vitesse, Vitesse LLC, WhatsApp, WhoGlue, Winner, Winner LLC, Wit.ai, Zenbe, and drop.io.
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When was Meta Platforms founded?

Meta Platforms was founded in 2004.

How can I contact Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms' mailing address is 1601 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK CA, 94025. The official website for the company is www.facebook.com. The social networking company can be reached via phone at (650) 543-4800 or via email at investor@fb.com.

This page (NASDAQ:META) was last updated on 9/8/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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