Is META stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 69 analyst ratings on Meta Platforms, Inc., 81% are Buy or Strong Buy, 11 are Hold, and 2 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Buy. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for META?

The average analyst price target for Meta Platforms, Inc. is $834.36. Individual targets range from $595.00 to $1,000.00.

When is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s next earnings date?

Meta Platforms, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on January 27, 2027. Analysts expect earnings of $8.35 per share.

Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — Meta Platforms, Inc. has paid $2.10 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is META stock?

META has a beta of 1.19, meaning it has historically been more volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Meta Platforms, Inc. in?

Meta Platforms, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector, the Internet Content & Information industry, and its stock trades on NASDAQ.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. at a glance

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is a Communication Services company in the Internet Content & Information industry, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, with about 66,775 employees. Its shares trade on NASDAQ, and its IPO date is May 18, 2012. With a market capitalization of $1.64 trillion, META is a mega-cap stock.

It trades an average of 19.5 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released October 21, 2026), Meta Platforms, Inc. posted revenue of $64.6 billion and earnings of $7.40 per share, against estimates of $63.3 billion and $6.54.

Figures as of October 26, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

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As of October 26, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.64 trillion, making it a mega-cap company in the Communication Services sector.

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