META

Meta Platforms Inc. META logo

NASDAQ Communication Services

$557.36

+20.34 (+3.79%)

Updated: 3/31/2026, 4:00:01 PM

Open

$549.98

High

$558.72

Low

$535.29

Prev Close

$536.38

Volume

11.10M

Price History

Why Is META ▲ Up Today?

+3.79%

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Mar 31 ▲ +3.8% Meta Climbs as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, AI Developments Boost Sentiment

Mar 30 ▲ +1.9% Meta (META) Rises on Analyst Optimism, Offsetting AI Spending Concerns

Mar 27 ▼ -4.0% Meta Platforms (META) Declines Amidst Market Downturn and AI Spending Concerns

Mar 26 ▼ -7.5% Meta Platforms (META) Drops Over 7% Amidst Market Volatility

Mar 25 ▲ +0.3% Meta (META) Up Slightly Despite Social Media Addiction Verdict

Mar 24 ▼ -0.7% Meta (META) Down Slightly Amidst Broader Market Concerns

Mar 23 ▲ +1.8% META Up on AI and Efficiency Initiatives

Mar 20 ▼ -2.1% Meta Platforms (META) Declines Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 19 ▼ -1.4% Meta (META) Dips Amidst Broader Tech Selloff and AI Investment Concerns

Mar 18 ▼ -1.1% Meta Platforms (META) Down Slightly Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 17 ▼ -0.7% Meta (META) dips slightly despite positive sector sentiment

Mar 16 ▲ +2.0% Meta Climbs on Potential Cost Cuts Amid AI Investment

Mar 13 ▼ -3.8% Meta Platforms (META) Drops as AI Model Delay Rattles Investors

Mar 12 ▼ -2.6% Meta Platforms (META) Declines Amidst Broader Market Weakness

Mar 11 ▲ +0.1% Meta Platforms (META) gains slightly despite sector downturn

Mar 10 ▲ +1.0% Meta (META) Up Slightly Following AI Agent Platform Acquisition

Mar 9 ▲ +0.1% Meta (META) Up Slightly Despite Sector Weakness

Mar 6 ▼ -2.4% Meta Platforms (META) Drops Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 5 ▼ -1.1% Meta Platforms (META) Dips Slightly Amidst Mixed Tech Sector News

Mar 4 ▲ +1.9% Meta (META) Up 1.90% Amid Nasdaq Rally and Stablecoin Payment News

Mar 3 ▲ +0.2% Meta (META) modestly up amid sector rotation and AI developments

Mar 2 ▲ +0.8% Meta (META) Up Slightly Amidst Mixed Sector Performance

Feb 27 ▼ -1.3% Meta (META) Dips Amidst Tech Sector Volatility

Feb 26 ▲ +0.5% Meta Climbs on AI Infrastructure Investment

Feb 25 ▲ +2.4% META Rises on Tech Recovery and AI Optimism

Feb 24 ▲ +0.2% Meta Platforms (META) gains slightly amid mixed news, AMD partnership stands out

Feb 23 ▼ -2.7% Meta (META) Declines Amid Tech Sector Weakness, Tariff Concerns

Feb 20 ▲ +1.7% Meta Climbs on AI Investment Optimism, Overcomes GDP Concerns

Feb 19 ▲ +0.2% Meta (META) edges up amid AI deal with Nvidia, offsetting sector weakness

Feb 18 ▲ +0.6% Meta (META) Up Slightly Amidst Tech Sector Weakness

Financial Highlights

TTM 2025

Income Statement

Revenue

$200.97B

Gross Profit

$164.79B

82.0% margin

Operating Income

$83.28B

41.4% margin

Net Income

$60.46B

30.1% margin

EPS (Diluted)

$23.49

R&D Spend

$57.37B

Balance Sheet

Total Assets

$366.02B

Total Liabilities

$148.78B

Stockholders' Equity

$217.24B

Long-Term Debt

$58.74B

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow

$115.80B

Investing Activities

-$102.00B

Net Cash Flow

-$6.34B

SEC filing dated January 29, 2026. Source: Polygon.io / SEC EDGAR.

Highly Regarded Analysis

Updated Apr 10, 2026 • Refreshes daily

Rating

Highly Regarded

Risk

Medium

Target

$861.52

Type

Standard

Executive Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. is a technology company that develops social media applications. The company's revenue is primarily derived from advertising. Meta is focusing on AI and the metaverse. Analysts have a positive outlook on the stock, with an average price target significantly higher than the current price.

Bull Case

AI monetization at scale and continued advertising dominance drive the bull case. Meta's large user base and AI-driven improvements are expected to drive revenue and earnings growth.

Bear Case

High capital expenditure on AI and potential regulatory pressure pose risks. Concerns exist about the returns on AI investments and the impact of EU regulations on advertising.

Technical Outlook

Technical indicators suggest a strong buy. The stock is in a rising trend channel.

Fundamental Health

Meta has excellent profitability and strong financial health. The company has shown strong growth in earnings per share and revenue.

Key Catalysts

AI-driven advertising revenue growth
Enhanced monetization of messaging platforms
Reality Labs strategic shift to wearable AI

Sources

barchart.com pdx.edu simplywall.st marketscreener.com investing.com investtech.com chartmill.com 247wallst.com finviz.com public.com phemex.com forbes.com

This analysis was conducted by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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