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Visionary Wealth Advisors increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,812 shares of the social networking company’s stock after acquiring an additional 829 shares during the quarter. Visionary Wealth Advisors’ holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $10,033,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. RHL Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Advantage Trust Co bought a new position in Meta Platforms during the second quarter worth $28,000. Axiom Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the first quarter valued at $36,000. Bayban raised its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 100.0% in the first quarter. Bayban now owns 70 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares during the period. Finally, Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the fourth quarter valued at about $48,000. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades META has been the topic of several research reports. UBS Group decreased their target price on Meta Platforms from $766.00 to $715.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Erste Group Bank upgraded Meta Platforms from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Meta Platforms from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $640.00 to $820.00 in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Scotiabank reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $600.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $800.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Meta Platforms currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $788.88.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Meta Platforms Key Headlines Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse personal AI agent reached No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. free-app chart, surpassing ChatGPT roughly one week after launch. Its ability to handle shopping, bookings, email and phone calls could give Meta a significant consumer-AI growth platform and strengthen the case for future subscriptions or commerce revenue. Meta’s Muse tops Apple’s US free app chart Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said Meta’s internally developed MTIA AI chips could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by reducing reliance on third-party processors. Custom silicon could improve the economics of Meta’s expanding AI infrastructure over time. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and upcoming product announcements remain potential catalysts. Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating, while investors are looking ahead to Meta Connect on September 23 for additional AI, glasses and subscription details. Meta Earns Buy Rating from Rosenblatt Securities Neutral Sentiment: Muse’s early popularity is encouraging, but analysts disagree on its financial impact. The generous free tier may accelerate adoption while delaying revenue and increasing computing costs; consumer distrust of Meta and the need to provide sensitive account data could also limit paid conversion. Meta’s Muse Agent Has Wall Street Divided on Its AI Potential Negative Sentiment: Investors are taking profits after META rose roughly 23%–24% over the past month. Valuation and expectations have risen quickly, increasing sensitivity to any evidence that AI spending will not generate near-term earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Meta’s AI investment program is placing significant pressure on cash flow. Articles highlighted a more than 90% decline in free cash flow as capital expenditures rise, raising concerns about the payback period for data centers, chips and other infrastructure. Meta Versus Oracle: AI Capex Payback Velocity Negative Sentiment: Legal and reputational pressure is increasing. A German court held Meta liable for fraudulent third-party ads, while regulators and its Oversight Board criticized safeguards against deepfakes and nonconsensual filming involving its smart glasses. These issues could increase compliance costs and threaten user trust. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares worth approximately $13.5 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature reduces the signal, but the sale may still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Insiders Place Their Bets In other Meta Platforms news, CFO Susan Li sold 9,196 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $550.61, for a total transaction of $5,063,409.56. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,260,343.46. This represents a 41.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $675.23, for a total transaction of $13,504,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 224,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $151,599,938.68. This represents a 8.18% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 81,758 shares of company stock worth $51,214,020 in the last ninety days. 13.53% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Meta Platforms Price Performance Meta Platforms stock opened at $665.75 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $606.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $609.79. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12 month low of $520.26 and a 12 month high of $790.80. The company has a market cap of $1.70 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The firm had revenue of $60.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $60.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $7.14 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 EPS for the current year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is currently 7.91%.

Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Legal & General Group Plc decreased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 1.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,099,436 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 190,868 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms accounts for 1.7% of Legal & General Group Plc’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th biggest holding. Legal & General Group Plc owned approximately 0.55% of Meta Platforms worth $7,942,071,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 8.9% during the 2nd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,518,377 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $836,209,000 after acquiring an additional 123,604 shares during the last quarter. Sone Capital Management LLC increased its position in Meta Platforms by 38.2% in the second quarter. Sone Capital Management LLC now owns 16,059 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $9,046,000 after purchasing an additional 4,440 shares during the last quarter. Trajan Wealth LLC raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 1.1% during the second quarter. Trajan Wealth LLC now owns 133,908 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $75,429,000 after purchasing an additional 1,447 shares in the last quarter. Veratis Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms during the second quarter valued at $205,000. Finally, Wood Tarver Financial Group LLC raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 20.0% during the second quarter. Wood Tarver Financial Group LLC now owns 636 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $358,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Meta Platforms In related news, CFO Susan Li sold 9,196 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $550.61, for a total transaction of $5,063,409.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 13,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,260,343.46. The trade was a 41.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total value of $2,012,047.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 9,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,708,013.06. This represents a 26.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 81,758 shares of company stock worth $51,214,020 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms Price Performance NASDAQ META opened at $665.75 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $606.33 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $609.79. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12-month low of $520.26 and a 12-month high of $790.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.70 trillion, a P/E ratio of 25.08, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The business had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $60.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $7.14 EPS. Meta Platforms’s revenue was up 28.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st will be given a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.91%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have recently issued reports on META shares. Arete Research set a $735.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Meta Platforms from $766.00 to $715.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $810.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Monday, June 1st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $788.88.

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Key Headlines Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse personal AI agent reached No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. free-app chart, surpassing ChatGPT roughly one week after launch. Its ability to handle shopping, bookings, email and phone calls could give Meta a significant consumer-AI growth platform and strengthen the case for future subscriptions or commerce revenue. Meta’s Muse tops Apple’s US free app chart Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said Meta’s internally developed MTIA AI chips could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by reducing reliance on third-party processors. Custom silicon could improve the economics of Meta’s expanding AI infrastructure over time. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and upcoming product announcements remain potential catalysts. Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating, while investors are looking ahead to Meta Connect on September 23 for additional AI, glasses and subscription details. Meta Earns Buy Rating from Rosenblatt Securities Neutral Sentiment: Muse’s early popularity is encouraging, but analysts disagree on its financial impact. The generous free tier may accelerate adoption while delaying revenue and increasing computing costs; consumer distrust of Meta and the need to provide sensitive account data could also limit paid conversion. Meta’s Muse Agent Has Wall Street Divided on Its AI Potential Negative Sentiment: Investors are taking profits after META rose roughly 23%–24% over the past month. Valuation and expectations have risen quickly, increasing sensitivity to any evidence that AI spending will not generate near-term earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Meta’s AI investment program is placing significant pressure on cash flow. Articles highlighted a more than 90% decline in free cash flow as capital expenditures rise, raising concerns about the payback period for data centers, chips and other infrastructure. Meta Versus Oracle: AI Capex Payback Velocity Negative Sentiment: Legal and reputational pressure is increasing. A German court held Meta liable for fraudulent third-party ads, while regulators and its Oversight Board criticized safeguards against deepfakes and nonconsensual filming involving its smart glasses. These issues could increase compliance costs and threaten user trust. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares worth approximately $13.5 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature reduces the signal, but the sale may still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Asset One Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 23.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,053 shares of the social networking company’s stock after buying an additional 3,045 shares during the period. Meta Platforms accounts for approximately 1.0% of Asset One Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Asset One Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $9,042,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its holdings in Meta Platforms by 76,587.7% during the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 105,292,277 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $69,502,379,000 after acquiring an additional 105,154,977 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 52,806,712 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $34,734,628,000 after buying an additional 878,396 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $22,152,075,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 14.6% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 21,038,035 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $12,036,491,000 after purchasing an additional 2,673,494 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Meta Platforms by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 18,200,469 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $12,013,948,000 after purchasing an additional 1,046,715 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Meta Platforms news, insider Curtis J. Mahoney sold 1,559 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $558.00, for a total transaction of $869,922.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,957 shares in the company, valued at $1,092,006. This trade represents a 44.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total transaction of $2,002,514.40. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 6,271 shares in the company, valued at $3,875,854.26. This represents a 34.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020. Corporate insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms Stock Performance Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $665.75 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $790.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.70 trillion, a P/E ratio of 25.08, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $606.33 and a 200 day moving average price of $609.79. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The firm had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $60.22 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $7.14 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 EPS for the current year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is currently 7.91%.

Key Meta Platforms News Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse personal AI agent reached No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. free-app chart, surpassing ChatGPT roughly one week after launch. Its ability to handle shopping, bookings, email and phone calls could give Meta a significant consumer-AI growth platform and strengthen the case for future subscriptions or commerce revenue. Meta’s Muse tops Apple’s US free app chart Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said Meta’s internally developed MTIA AI chips could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by reducing reliance on third-party processors. Custom silicon could improve the economics of Meta’s expanding AI infrastructure over time. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and upcoming product announcements remain potential catalysts. Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating, while investors are looking ahead to Meta Connect on September 23 for additional AI, glasses and subscription details. Meta Earns Buy Rating from Rosenblatt Securities Neutral Sentiment: Muse’s early popularity is encouraging, but analysts disagree on its financial impact. The generous free tier may accelerate adoption while delaying revenue and increasing computing costs; consumer distrust of Meta and the need to provide sensitive account data could also limit paid conversion. Meta’s Muse Agent Has Wall Street Divided on Its AI Potential Negative Sentiment: Investors are taking profits after META rose roughly 23%–24% over the past month. Valuation and expectations have risen quickly, increasing sensitivity to any evidence that AI spending will not generate near-term earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Meta’s AI investment program is placing significant pressure on cash flow. Articles highlighted a more than 90% decline in free cash flow as capital expenditures rise, raising concerns about the payback period for data centers, chips and other infrastructure. Meta Versus Oracle: AI Capex Payback Velocity Negative Sentiment: Legal and reputational pressure is increasing. A German court held Meta liable for fraudulent third-party ads, while regulators and its Oversight Board criticized safeguards against deepfakes and nonconsensual filming involving its smart glasses. These issues could increase compliance costs and threaten user trust. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares worth approximately $13.5 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The planned nature reduces the signal, but the sale may still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Analyst Ratings Changes META has been the topic of several analyst reports. Arete Research set a $735.00 price objective on Meta Platforms and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $835.00 to $810.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Susquehanna reduced their price objective on Meta Platforms from $900.00 to $650.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $800.00 to $750.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $788.88.

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Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction) stock is up 23% over the past month and trades at $670.52, even after slipping 2% in Friday afternoon trading.

French prosecutors and CNIL are examining smart-glasses issues as Meta's category-leading partnership sold 7 million units last year. Summary

Meta leads smart glasses, but French scrutiny could shape where and how the devices are used.

Meta Platforms META, the social-media and AI-wearables company, entered Friday with France turning up the regulatory heat on camera-equipped smart glasses. Shares dropped to $677.30.

French prosecutors have opened a harassment investigation involving unspecified smart glasses, while privacy regulator CNIL has received fewer than ten workplace complaints without naming individual brands. Meta's exposure still matters because its EssilorLuxottica partnership commands roughly 76% of the global smart-glasses category, with the companies selling about seven million units last year. That scale puts Meta near the center of the debate even though the French investigation has not accused its products of wrongdoing.

The bigger issue is where customers will actually be allowed to wear these devices. Workplace rules, recording indicators and privacy safeguards could increasingly determine the usable market for smart glasses as adoption spreads. The valuation picture adds another wrinkle: Meta's $677.30 share price sits 20.72% below the $854.33 GF Value™, suggesting the stock trades at a sizable discount to GuruFocus' estimate of fair value even as regulatory questions around wearable AI continue to build.

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Mission Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,131 shares of the social networking company’s stock, valued at approximately $637,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of META. Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,110 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $5,132,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the period. LM Advisors LLC grew its position in Meta Platforms by 67.1% during the second quarter. LM Advisors LLC now owns 15,715 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $8,851,000 after buying an additional 6,312 shares during the period. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC grew its position in Meta Platforms by 1.1% during the second quarter. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC now owns 19,731 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $11,114,000 after buying an additional 211 shares during the period. Davis Asset Management L.P. increased its holdings in Meta Platforms by 0.4% in the second quarter. Davis Asset Management L.P. now owns 517,000 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $291,221,000 after buying an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Meta Platforms by 6.2% in the second quarter. Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC now owns 9,732 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $5,482,000 after buying an additional 568 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Meta Platforms Trading Up 1.3% Shares of META stock opened at $682.31 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $606.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $609.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a current ratio of 2.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, a P/E ratio of 25.70, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $520.26 and a fifty-two week high of $790.80.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The business had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $60.22 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $7.14 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st will be given a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is presently 7.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades META has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Monness Crespi & Hardt lowered their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $890.00 to $730.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Arete Research set a $735.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Meta Platforms from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $800.00 price objective on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $800.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Meta Platforms has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $788.88.

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Key Headlines Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy view, estimating Meta could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by shifting AI workloads to its in-house MTIA chips. Meta reportedly plans to deploy newer chips in 2027, potentially reducing dependence on Nvidia and improving AI margins. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse AI agent and the new Meta One subscription are strengthening the investment case that the company can diversify beyond advertising. Meta One combines higher AI usage limits and features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, creating a potential recurring-revenue stream. Meta Platforms: Get In Before September 23 Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a near-term catalyst. Citi identified Meta Connect on September 23 as a possible trigger for additional product announcements and investor enthusiasm, while Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating with an $886 price target. Meta Event Next Week Could Spark Stock Gains, Says Citi Neutral Sentiment: Meta is expanding Muse’s capabilities, including phone calls, as it competes with emerging AI-agent providers. The move could improve user engagement and monetization, but competition and the execution required to turn usage into paid revenue remain significant. Rival AI Agents and Meta’s Muse Add Calling Negative Sentiment: A German court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent third-party advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to remove such content and pay damages. The decision could increase legal costs and raise concerns about platform-monitoring obligations. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocate Clark Howard said Meta declined to remove a deepfake advertisement using his likeness. The episode adds reputational and regulatory risk as Meta attempts to control AI-generated scams and fraudulent advertising. Facebook Told Clark Howard a Deepfake Ad Meets Its Standards Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 Meta shares worth about $13.5 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its signaling value, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Insider Activity In related news, insider Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $650.28, for a total transaction of $13,005,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 244,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $159,003,864.48. This represents a 7.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total value of $2,002,514.40. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 6,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,875,854.26. The trade was a 34.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020 in the last ninety days. 13.53% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Jericho Financial LLP raised its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 8.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,536 shares of the social networking company’s stock after purchasing an additional 932 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises approximately 3.7% of Jericho Financial LLP’s holdings, making the stock its 13th largest holding. Jericho Financial LLP’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $7,061,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 5.8% during the second quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 431,735 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $243,192,000 after buying an additional 23,780 shares in the last quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 10.0% during the 2nd quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,687 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $9,963,000 after buying an additional 1,610 shares during the last quarter. Mission Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $637,000. Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,110 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $5,132,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LM Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 67.1% in the 2nd quarter. LM Advisors LLC now owns 15,715 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $8,851,000 after acquiring an additional 6,312 shares during the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy view, estimating Meta could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by shifting AI workloads to its in-house MTIA chips. Meta reportedly plans to deploy newer chips in 2027, potentially reducing dependence on Nvidia and improving AI margins. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse AI agent and the new Meta One subscription are strengthening the investment case that the company can diversify beyond advertising. Meta One combines higher AI usage limits and features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, creating a potential recurring-revenue stream. Meta Platforms: Get In Before September 23 Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a near-term catalyst. Citi identified Meta Connect on September 23 as a possible trigger for additional product announcements and investor enthusiasm, while Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating with an $886 price target. Meta Event Next Week Could Spark Stock Gains, Says Citi Neutral Sentiment: Meta is expanding Muse’s capabilities, including phone calls, as it competes with emerging AI-agent providers. The move could improve user engagement and monetization, but competition and the execution required to turn usage into paid revenue remain significant. Rival AI Agents and Meta’s Muse Add Calling Negative Sentiment: A German court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent third-party advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to remove such content and pay damages. The decision could increase legal costs and raise concerns about platform-monitoring obligations. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocate Clark Howard said Meta declined to remove a deepfake advertisement using his likeness. The episode adds reputational and regulatory risk as Meta attempts to control AI-generated scams and fraudulent advertising. Facebook Told Clark Howard a Deepfake Ad Meets Its Standards Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 Meta shares worth about $13.5 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its signaling value, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently issued reports on META. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $800.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $810.00 price objective on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Monday, June 1st. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $830.00 to $750.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Friday, September 11th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Meta Platforms has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $788.88. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on META

Meta Platforms Trading Up 1.3% Shares of NASDAQ META opened at $682.31 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $1.74 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12-month low of $520.26 and a 12-month high of $790.80. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $606.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $609.40.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($1.01). The company had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $7.14 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 EPS for the current year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is 7.91%.

Insider Activity at Meta Platforms In related news, insider Christopher K. Cox sold 20,000 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $650.28, for a total value of $13,005,600.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 244,516 shares in the company, valued at $159,003,864.48. This trade represents a 7.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total transaction of $2,012,047.56. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 9,498 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,708,013.06. The trade was a 26.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020. Company insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd lowered its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 47.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 72,965 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 66,150 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises about 1.9% of Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position. Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $41,100,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Covington Investment Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 14.7% during the 2nd quarter. Covington Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 23,911 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $13,469,000 after purchasing an additional 3,060 shares during the last quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd lifted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 64.4% during the second quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 518,127 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $291,856,000 after purchasing an additional 202,975 shares during the last quarter. Saranac Partners Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 33.0% during the 2nd quarter. Saranac Partners Ltd now owns 2,909 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,639,000 after buying an additional 721 shares in the last quarter. Jericho Financial LLP lifted its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 8.0% during the second quarter. Jericho Financial LLP now owns 12,536 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $7,061,000 after acquiring an additional 932 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 431,735 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $243,192,000 after purchasing an additional 23,780 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms have recently commented on META. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $800.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Wednesday. Benchmark reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $830.00 to $780.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $800.00 price objective on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Raymond James Financial upped their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $825.00 to $850.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Meta Platforms presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $788.88.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on META Meta Platforms Stock Performance Shares of META stock opened at $682.31 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.74 trillion, a PE ratio of 25.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12 month low of $520.26 and a 12 month high of $790.80. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $606.40 and its 200-day moving average price is $609.40.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The business had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $60.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $7.14 EPS. Meta Platforms’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is presently 7.91%.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total value of $2,002,514.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 6,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,875,854.26. The trade was a 34.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 946 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $657.73, for a total value of $622,212.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 10,716 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,048,234.68. This represents a 8.11% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020. Company insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy view, estimating Meta could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by shifting AI workloads to its in-house MTIA chips. Meta reportedly plans to deploy newer chips in 2027, potentially reducing dependence on Nvidia and improving AI margins. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse AI agent and the new Meta One subscription are strengthening the investment case that the company can diversify beyond advertising. Meta One combines higher AI usage limits and features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, creating a potential recurring-revenue stream. Meta Platforms: Get In Before September 23 Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a near-term catalyst. Citi identified Meta Connect on September 23 as a possible trigger for additional product announcements and investor enthusiasm, while Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating with an $886 price target. Meta Event Next Week Could Spark Stock Gains, Says Citi Neutral Sentiment: Meta is expanding Muse’s capabilities, including phone calls, as it competes with emerging AI-agent providers. The move could improve user engagement and monetization, but competition and the execution required to turn usage into paid revenue remain significant. Rival AI Agents and Meta’s Muse Add Calling Negative Sentiment: A German court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent third-party advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to remove such content and pay damages. The decision could increase legal costs and raise concerns about platform-monitoring obligations. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocate Clark Howard said Meta declined to remove a deepfake advertisement using his likeness. The episode adds reputational and regulatory risk as Meta attempts to control AI-generated scams and fraudulent advertising. Facebook Told Clark Howard a Deepfake Ad Meets Its Standards Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 Meta shares worth about $13.5 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its signaling value, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Meta Platforms Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Allstate Corp lowered its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 8.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 205,134 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 18,252 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises 1.2% of Allstate Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Allstate Corp’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $115,550,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. RHL Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Advantage Trust Co purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Niles Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Axiom Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms during the 1st quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Bayban boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 100.0% during the 1st quarter. Bayban now owns 70 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 35 shares during the period. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Meta Platforms Price Performance NASDAQ:META opened at $682.31 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $606.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $609.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 2.23 and a quick ratio of 2.23. The stock has a market cap of $1.74 trillion, a P/E ratio of 25.70, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a one year low of $520.26 and a one year high of $790.80.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). The firm had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.Meta Platforms’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $7.14 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 earnings per share for the current year. Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.525 per share. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 7.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. KeyCorp lowered their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $790.00 to $780.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Barclays lowered their price target on Meta Platforms from $830.00 to $780.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Meta Platforms from $766.00 to $715.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Meta Platforms from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised shares of Meta Platforms from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Meta Platforms currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $788.88.

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Insider Activity In other Meta Platforms news, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total transaction of $2,002,514.40. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 6,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,875,854.26. The trade was a 34.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total value of $2,012,047.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 9,498 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,708,013.06. The trade was a 26.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020. 13.53% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Meta Platforms News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy view, estimating Meta could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by shifting AI workloads to its in-house MTIA chips. Meta reportedly plans to deploy newer chips in 2027, potentially reducing dependence on Nvidia and improving AI margins. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse AI agent and the new Meta One subscription are strengthening the investment case that the company can diversify beyond advertising. Meta One combines higher AI usage limits and features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, creating a potential recurring-revenue stream. Meta Platforms: Get In Before September 23 Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a near-term catalyst. Citi identified Meta Connect on September 23 as a possible trigger for additional product announcements and investor enthusiasm, while Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating with an $886 price target. Meta Event Next Week Could Spark Stock Gains, Says Citi Neutral Sentiment: Meta is expanding Muse’s capabilities, including phone calls, as it competes with emerging AI-agent providers. The move could improve user engagement and monetization, but competition and the execution required to turn usage into paid revenue remain significant. Rival AI Agents and Meta’s Muse Add Calling Negative Sentiment: A German court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent third-party advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to remove such content and pay damages. The decision could increase legal costs and raise concerns about platform-monitoring obligations. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocate Clark Howard said Meta declined to remove a deepfake advertisement using his likeness. The episode adds reputational and regulatory risk as Meta attempts to control AI-generated scams and fraudulent advertising. Facebook Told Clark Howard a Deepfake Ad Meets Its Standards Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 Meta shares worth about $13.5 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its signaling value, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing About Meta Platforms (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. has just introduced the 'world's first' AI agent, Muse. META's unmatched access to personal data across its apps positions Muse for leadership in agentic AI and future monetization. Core business momentum remains robust, with Family of Apps revenue up 28% YoY and daily active people reaching 3.6 billion.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction) has staged a quiet comeback. Shares are up 24.34% in the past month as Wall Street reawakens to the AI story. The catalyst: Muse is already the #1 app in the App Store…

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction) has staged a quiet comeback. Shares are up 24.34% in the past month as Wall Street reawakens to the AI story. The catalyst: Muse is already the #1 app in the App Store just one week after launch, and it is still U.S. only. Meta’s 3.60 billion daily active people across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger can turn a good free product into instant global scale. Here’s what it takes for META to reach $1,000 in 2027.

Wall Street Is Already Warming Up to Meta The analyst consensus 12-month price target sits at $755.28, with 8 Strong Buy and 47 Buy ratings against 7 Holds and zero Sells. Analysts model $305.9 billion in 2027 revenue and $33.94 in 2027 EPS. Q1 2027 outlook has firmed with 7 upward revisions in the past 30 days. Revenue grew 27.96% year over year in Q2, and ad pricing rose 12%.

Doing the Math on $1,000 Per Share At the current price near $676, META trades at roughly 20x forward earnings, a discount to the S&P 500’s ~22x. Getting to $1,000 requires about a 48% gain and implies a forward multiple near 29x on 2027 consensus. That is reasonable for a company throwing off $83.3 billion in 2025 operating income while investing $130 to $145 billion in capex this year (all of that capex has to be powered, cooled, and networked by someone, and we profiled seven of those suppliers in a free AI infrastructure report here).

What could push Meta there:

Muse going global. The assistant drove a 60% jump in Meta AI daily interactions. Distribution across 3.60 billion users is the moat. Enterprise AI. Over 1 million businesses use Meta business agents weekly, with early customers like Movida reporting a 44% increase in daily bookings. Compute scarcity. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is fielding “offers for compute at a significant premium over what we paid for it”. Holding compute internally compounds ad and agent monetization. Ad engine improvements. New ranking models drove an 8.3% increase in ad clicks and a 15.7% uplift in conversions on Facebook. History Says a 48% Year Is on the Table META has returned 86.95% over the past five years and 430.01% over the past ten. Shares hit a 52-week high of $783.69, so $1,000 would require a decisive breakout from that range.

Bottom Line on $1,000 Meta needs multiple expansion, another beat cadence (the company beat EPS in 5 consecutive quarters before Q2), and Muse to scale internationally. With Zuckerberg saying “AI is accelerating our core business today” and a $1.49 trillion company still trading at 20x forward earnings, the setup is there. Returns like this shouldn’t be expected every year, but we’ve outlined the blueprint for how Meta could see outsized returns in 2027.

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The market has crowned Nvidia (NVDA +2.54%) one of the top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks out there. In the past five years, its shares have rocketed 865% higher (as of Sept. 16). And the business -- the largest in the world by market cap -- is currently worth a staggering $5.2 trillion.

Nvidia sells the most widely used AI processors at the foundation of the data center build-out. As a result, its financial performance since the AI megatrend took shape has been jaw-dropping. Over the last three years, its net income surged almost tenfold. It's extremely difficult not to be bullish on this company.

However, investors can find one valid reason that supports the case for Meta Platforms (META +1.34%) being the best AI stock to buy in 2026. It all comes down to questioning where the value from this AI revolution will eventually accrue.

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Focus on the application layer It's a realistic possibility that in the long run, the chips, data centers, cloud computing platforms, and AI models all become commoditized. This means that there will be minimal differentiation between the offerings of the various competitors in each of those arenas. Consequently, a logical argument can be made that most of the value will eventually accrue to the application layer, benefiting the businesses that create products, services, and experiences enabled by AI for end users.

Think about the internet revolution that took off in the 1990s. The companies that built the fiber optic infrastructure that supports the internet can't hold a candle to the enterprises that actually leveraged the new technology to serve people in new ways.

Household names today, like Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Uber, and Airbnb, created entirely new experiences, building thriving businesses in the process. These are extremely valuable companies.

Another insightful way of viewing this situation is to consider Apple and the iPhone. For the average person, this hardware device line elegantly allows access to the digital world without requiring them to be technologically proficient. When it comes to AI, consumers want the technology embedded in things that simply work. Most folks don't want to have to figure out on their own how to use AI.

Meta's massive ecosystem puts it in a favorable position Meta owns some of the most popular platforms on Earth. Across its family of apps, it has 3.6 billion daily active users. This gives it incredible reach. If the value in AI is going to accrue to the application layer, it makes sense that the company with the most dominant apps is in a position to be a winner.

Meta is already leveraging AI to boost engagement among its users. And for its advertising customers, its AI tools are improving the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Further adding to Meta's strong competitive position is its thriving advertising platform. The business benefits from a scaled ad ecosystem, network effects, a treasure trove of user data, and strong user engagement, all of which position it to monetize free AI usage better than other companies.

Unlike enterprises, which will gladly pay for AI offerings if they offer the promise of boosting employee productivity, consumers don't necessarily have the willingness to pay money for these kinds of tools. The data backs up this claim. According to a study by the Bank of America Institute, only 3% of households with accounts at that bank are paying for AI services. Layering advertising onto those offerings seems to be the best way to profit from providing consumer AI products and services for free.

Meta is leaning in. It recently launched Muse, an AI agent that can handle various tasks on behalf of users. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants the company to introduce what he calls "personal superintelligence." During its second-quarter earnings call, he asserted that it wouldn't be surprising if, in five years, billions of people were using AI agents daily. Muse is a step in that direction.

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Shareholders who buy today will benefit from rising earnings and improving sentiment.

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Meta's personal AI agent Muse reached No. 1 among free apps on Apple's US App Store. Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg's ambition to bring "personal superintelligence" to everyone may be taking shape, one download at a time.

Muse from Meta, the company's new personal AI agent, has climbed to No. 1 among free apps on Apple's US App Store, ahead of ChatGPT.

Muse's rise is the latest example of consumers embracing AI agents. Unlike chatbots that simply answer questions, agents are designed to act on a user's behalf.

Meta says Muse can help users research, fill out forms, buy items online, book restaurant reservations, find a dog sitter, and connect with services such as email, calendars, Spotify, Instagram, and OpenTable.

Muse can remember users' preferences and handle tasks on their behalf while seeking approval before taking sensitive actions, Meta says.

The App Store ranking comes a week after Muse's launch and is an early sign that Meta's bet on personal AI assistants is starting to pay off, even as its frontier models have lagged behind OpenAI and Anthropic on some key benchmarks.

a week after launch, muse is now the #1 app in the App Store!

it’s been SO exciting to see how much y’all have done with muse. we can’t wait to do more together! pic.twitter.com/0lwhijlpj3

— Alexandr Wang (@alexandr_wang) September 18, 2026 Early users have shared striking examples of how Muse has helped them. Entrepreneur Joe Devoy wrote in an X post last week that he uploaded his auto insurance policy and asked Muse to find identical coverage at a lower cost.

According to Devoy, it found a policy saving him $3,500 a year, bought it, and canceled his old one in about five minutes.

Yesterday I uploaded my auto insurance policy to Meta @Muse and asked for a better rate with identical coverage. In ~5 minutes, it found a policy saving me $3,500 /year, bought it, and canceled my old one.

I knew I was overpaying. I’d abandoned several attempts to switch because… pic.twitter.com/HlIweoWN2K

— Joe Devoy (@JosephDevoy) September 10, 2026 Another X user wrote that Muse found a green puffer jacket, located live discount codes, applied them, and completed the purchase at the lowest price.

They also said it could find a recipe and load the ingredients into a Whole Foods cart.

Meta Muse is incredibly good. Was showing my wife a couple uses cases:

1. Search for green puffer jacket -> find live discount codes, add to cart, apply, buy at cheapest price
2. Find recipe and load Whole Foods cart

She was blown away. I don’t think META was up enough today…

— BuccoCapital Bloke (@buccocapital) September 10, 2026 Not every early experience has lived up to the hype. X user Brett Gordon said Muse could not summarize a saved Instagram workout video because it could see only the first frame — even though Instagram is owned by Meta.

Muse fail. Tried using Muse from Meta. IG suggested I use it to summarize a workout post I had saved. Then it said it only could see the first frame so asked me to share the link. But Muse apparently can’t play videos from IG posts??? pic.twitter.com/48oo2FhVke

— Brett Gordon (@brett__gordon) September 14, 2026 Agents also depend on accurate, up-to-date pricing and product data, while retailers such as Amazon have reasons to restrict bots that could reduce their sites to fulfillment services.

Even as AI agents break through into the mainstream, there are still questions about potential mistakes and privacy.

Meta also faces competition from other agents, including Instinct, an invitation-only AI assistant going viral in Silicon Valley.

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has declared a quarterly cash dividend payable on September 28, 2026.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 21 will be eligible for the payout, receiving $0.525 per share of the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B common stock.

Accordingly, investors holding 100 META shares will receive $52.5 this quarter. As such, the payment remains unchanged from the previous ones this year, issued on June 25 and March 26.

Next META dividend. Source: Dividend.com To be eligible for $100 in this quarter’s dividends, investors will have to hold 190.48 META shares as of September 21. At the current price of $682.31 per share, that is a $130,000 investment.

With the upcoming dividend, the total payment for the past three quarters will thus amount to $157.5. If the number remains unchanged in the fourth quarter as well, the overall yearly Meta stock dividend will round up to $210.

The tech company offers investors a relatively modest dividend, with the company’s current yield standing at 0.31%. The company pays dividends quarterly and has increased its payout for one consecutive year.

Meta’s forward payout ratio is 6.22%, meaning only a small portion of its earnings is currently being distributed to shareholders through dividends. Meta’s average price recovery period is also 0.1 days, while the average yield for the technology sector is about 1.37%.

For income-focused investors, Meta’s yield is below that of some major semiconductor peers. Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), for example, currently offers a dividend yield of about 2.0%, substantially above Meta’s 0.31% yield. Qualcomm’s payout ratio is also considerably higher, at about  36.20%.

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), however, provides a closer comparison. Namely, Nvidia’s dividend yield is currently about 0.46%, putting it only modestly above Meta’s 0.31%. Furthermore, Nvidia has a payout ratio of about 6.58%, broadly similar to Meta’s low payout level.

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Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 64.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 518,127 shares of the social networking company’s stock after acquiring an additional 202,975 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises approximately 1.3% of Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $291,856,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Saranac Partners Ltd lifted its stake in Meta Platforms by 33.0% in the second quarter. Saranac Partners Ltd now owns 2,909 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,639,000 after buying an additional 721 shares during the last quarter. Jericho Financial LLP raised its stake in Meta Platforms by 8.0% during the 2nd quarter. Jericho Financial LLP now owns 12,536 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $7,061,000 after acquiring an additional 932 shares in the last quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 431,735 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $243,192,000 after acquiring an additional 23,780 shares during the period. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 10.0% during the 2nd quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,687 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $9,963,000 after acquiring an additional 1,610 shares during the period. Finally, Mission Financial Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the second quarter worth $637,000. Institutional investors own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a Buy view, estimating Meta could save approximately $8.5 billion in 2027 by shifting AI workloads to its in-house MTIA chips. Meta reportedly plans to deploy newer chips in 2027, potentially reducing dependence on Nvidia and improving AI margins. Meta Can Save $8.5 Billion in 2027 by Using Its Own MTIA Chips Positive Sentiment: Meta’s Muse AI agent and the new Meta One subscription are strengthening the investment case that the company can diversify beyond advertising. Meta One combines higher AI usage limits and features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, creating a potential recurring-revenue stream. Meta Platforms: Get In Before September 23 Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a near-term catalyst. Citi identified Meta Connect on September 23 as a possible trigger for additional product announcements and investor enthusiasm, while Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating with an $886 price target. Meta Event Next Week Could Spark Stock Gains, Says Citi Neutral Sentiment: Meta is expanding Muse’s capabilities, including phone calls, as it competes with emerging AI-agent providers. The move could improve user engagement and monetization, but competition and the execution required to turn usage into paid revenue remain significant. Rival AI Agents and Meta’s Muse Add Calling Negative Sentiment: A German court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent third-party advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to remove such content and pay damages. The decision could increase legal costs and raise concerns about platform-monitoring obligations. German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Ads Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocate Clark Howard said Meta declined to remove a deepfake advertisement using his likeness. The episode adds reputational and regulatory risk as Meta attempts to control AI-generated scams and fraudulent advertising. Facebook Told Clark Howard a Deepfake Ad Meets Its Standards Negative Sentiment: Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox sold 20,000 Meta shares worth about $13.5 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its signaling value, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment. SEC Insider Trading Filing Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms In related news, insider Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $675.23, for a total value of $13,504,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 224,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $151,599,938.68. This trade represents a 8.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total transaction of $2,002,514.40. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 6,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,875,854.26. This trade represents a 34.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 81,758 shares of company stock valued at $51,214,020 over the last three months. 13.53% of the stock is owned by insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have recently commented on META. Monness Crespi & Hardt lowered their price target on Meta Platforms from $890.00 to $730.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $810.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $830.00 to $750.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $788.88.

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Meta Platforms Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ META opened at $682.31 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.70, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.25. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $606.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $609.40. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52-week low of $520.26 and a 52-week high of $790.80.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). The company had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $7.14 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 27.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.525 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is currently 7.91%.

About Meta Platforms (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech giant's Oversight Board blasted its "fundamentally inadequate" safeguards against proliferating deepfakes.

Last month, Meta Platforms (META +1.34%) CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a 6,500-word manifesto outlining his vision of free artificial intelligence agents, and global access to AI -- with options for people willing to pay more for extra features or computing power.

Now this week, we're learning a little bit more about what Zuckerberg thinks that should look like.

Meta introduced a new subscription service, Meta One, that provides expanded AI usage and other premium features across Meta's family of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

"Meta One gives subscribers more self-expression features and AI usage, helps creators spend more time creating and less time guessing, and gives businesses new tools designed to help them grow," the company said in an article posted on its website. "The core experience across our apps and Meta AI has always been free, and that's not changing. Subscriptions unlock more specialized capabilities and expanded AI usage that go beyond what a free experience built for billions can offer."

Image source: Getty Images.

The plans build on single-product subscription plans that the company introduced earlier this year, starting at $2.99 per month for WhatsApp Plus and $3.99 per month for Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus. Under the Meta One bundled subscription, individual users can get a core subscription for $7.99 a month or a premium subscription for $19.99 a month.

Businesses and content creators can get plans ranging from $14.99 per month for basic options to $499 per month for the highest-tier features.

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And Meta could definitely use the money. The company spent $31.08 billion in the second quarter on capital expenditures to build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure that powers its Llama large language model, and AI features for its family of apps. Total expenses for the quarter totaled $42.03 billion, up 55% from the same period a year ago.

Meta is projected to spend between $130 billion and $145 billion on capex this year, or about double its spending from a year ago. And that spending is straining the company's finances and cash flow.

META Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts

Fortunately, for Meta, its revenue increased 28% in the last quarter to $60.8 billion, so net income fell only 15% despite the higher spending. But almost all of Meta's revenue comes from advertising, which makes finding another source of income -- such as subscriptions -- even more appealing.

Revenue Source Q2 2026 Q2 2025 Advertising $59.36 billion $46.56 billion Other Revenue $1.00 billion $583 million Realty Labs $431 million $370 million Total $60.80 billion $47.51 billion Source: Meta Platforms

Reality Labs -- the business once charged with building Zuckerberg's vision of the metaverse, where people would purportedly work and play, has utterly failed to be that revenue stream; the business lost $4.62 billion in the second quarter.

The bottom line on Meta stockMeta puts its subscription revenue on the "Other Revenue" line on its income statement, and CFO Susan Li told analysts on the company's earnings call that subscription revenue was behind that segment's 73% year-over-year growth with about 15 million subscriptions and trials. The company is also experimenting with Meta Business Agent on both WhatsApp and Messenger as a freemium offering, allowing businesses to send a limited number of messages for free. It also announced a plan to charge per token for Meta Business Agent messages.

Analysts surveyed by Yahoo! Finance are expecting Meta to generate about $73.66 billion in revenue in the third quarter, up about 23.5% from a year ago, and full-year revenue of $254.1 billion, up 26.4%.

I'll be watching the "Other Revenue" line on Meta's financial sheets carefully in Q3. If the company starts seeing marked growth in its subscription services, indicating it could eventually become a $10 billion business, then I think it has a lot of potential to help Meta's bottom line.

Anything the company can do to offset its AI expansion costs will help its shareholders and, hopefully, lift the stock price out of its year-long funk.

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Meta Platforms META , the social-media and AI giant, faced a fresh regulatory squeeze in Europe as the EU proposed putting far more responsibility for children's online safety directly on platforms. Meta shares traded at $672.84 Thursday. The GuruFocus chart also shows the stock 21.21% below its GF Value estimate of $853.92, suggesting investors are already pricing in a meaningful gap between Meta's market valuation and GuruFocus' estimate of fair value.

The proposed EU KIDS Act would block social-media access for children under 13 and require parental controls for users aged 13 to 15. Reuters reported that the proposal would also target profiling algorithms, infinite scrolling, reward-based engagement and unsolicited contact, while AI companions would be switched off by default for younger users. Platforms could face penalties of as much as 6% of worldwide annual sales for non-compliance, although the proposal still needs negotiations with EU member states and the European Parliament before becoming law.

That matters because Meta is pouring huge money into the infrastructure designed to make AI and recommendation systems more powerful. The company spent $31.08 billion on capital expenditures last quarter, equal to roughly 51.1% of revenue. Europe is now targeting some of the engagement mechanics sitting closest to that monetization engine. Meta does not separately disclose revenue generated from users under 18, so the real financial question is not simply how many young users could disappear. It is how much Meta may need to redesign recommendation, advertising and AI products across Europe before investors can quantify the revenue actually at risk.

Are AI bots like Instinct and Meta's Muse going to shop for you? And what happens if they do?

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Getty Images; BI The big news in AI is that some people in AI think AI may destroy the world. And now the topic has broken through to regular people who couldn't tell you what an LLM is.

But another big AI development is that "agentic" bots — bots that can act on their own, on your behalf — are starting to roll out to regular people, too. Instinct, a new service that's generating a ton of interest from the tech set, promises it can do things like buy you groceries or book your flights. And Meta just debuted Muse, which makes the same pitch.

All of which means that the idea of "shopping" may radically change, and it could be at least as big a deal as the move from brick-and-mortar stores to the internet.

Then again: These are still niche ideas, and it's entirely unclear where this goes. Will consumers trust a bot with their credit card? Do consumers want a bot to shop for them? And what about all the existing retail operations — especially Amazon — that expect human buyers to come to their sites and stores, where they can sell them other stuff? Can they slow this idea down or stop it altogether?

I asked Jason Del Rey, a veteran retail journalist who covers this stuff full-time at The Aisle, the newsletter he launched last year, to walk me through where things stand today, and where they might go soon. You can listen to our entire conversation on my Channels podcast; the following is an edited excerpt.

Peter Kafka: Bots that shop and do other transactions for me are something the AI guys have been talking about for years. Why aren't they here yet?

Jason Del Rey: Last year, OpenAI and ChatGPT launched something called Instant Checkout — basically the ability for you to buy something without leaving ChatGPT. A couple of big companies signed on, Walmart being one of them, and then Walmart came out a few months later and said, "The conversion on this was awful." People don't want to buy one item at a time. They want to build a shopping cart. So that's technical.

Another piece of this has been access to pricing and to product data that's really detailed, in real time.

Real time is one of the things AI is particularly bad at, at the moment.

And in some cases, you have retailers who don't want to make it easy to get that data, like Amazon.

The other piece of it is companies have been building stuff without really knowing what problem they're solving.

But now there are new services that say they can do this. There's a startup called Instinct, and Meta just rolled out Muse, which has a similar pitch. Do they actually work?

That is the big question. A lot of sites and retailers have bot-fighting technologies. But theoretically, if you give login information to a site that needs to be logged in, Instinct and Muse are saying, "We can go ahead and do this for you."

I haven't seen any horror stories about Muse yet, but there are some Instinct Screwed Up stories out there, like the guy who says Instinct didn't do a flight refund correctly and cost him hundreds of dollars. Or a guy who lost his Resy account because Instinct was hammering the reservation site for a hot restaurant. When you see those anecdotes, does that make you think this stuff is far from working, or really close to working?

I have two thoughts: One is "wow, [these agents] are getting the attention of all these people at all these companies." But do Muse and Instinct have enough leverage to get those people to the table to actually make this easy?

The other is that I think a lot of these companies are just going to try building this stuff internally and making their sites smarter and be able to do complex things more easily — but not to be agent-friendly, because they're worried about disintermediation

Which brings us to Amazon. It seems super-obvious that if what you're talking about comes to pass, it hurts Amazon. It turns Amazon into a dumb pipe, and they can't do any of the things Amazon is good at, like showing you other stuff you might want to buy. They just become a warehouse, and they're the same as somebody else's warehouse. You may have no idea you bought through Amazon. As a consumer, maybe you're 100% OK with that, but if you're Amazon, you're freaking out.

So Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been asked about this, I think, on every earnings call the last six quarters. He's been saying, "We will eventually do business with some of the third-party AI companies, but right now the experience they give shoppers for shopping is [bad]." I don't think he's been wrong.

Let's say it gets really good. Isn't the core problem that if it works, it's bad for Amazon?

It would be bad, and that's why they're doing a couple things. They're not letting bots easily crawl their sites. They're not giving up-to-date pricing info. They're suing Perplexity, which is also trying to do that.

And they're doubling down on their own AI use cases within the Amazon ecosystem

Who does a shopping agent work for? In theory, it should work for you, the consumer, right?

That's one of the big questions. I haven't seen the language yet from Instinct, but I would be shocked if part of their messaging, once they start actually talking a lot …

Is "our job is to get you the best price regardless of where it is. We don't have any preferred vendors, we don't owe anyone anything."

Right. But then it's unclear how they will monetize their service. If it's free for the user, the user's the product, is typically what we've seen in the consumer internet. Once you involve advertisers, marketing, then I think that question is even a tougher one to answer.

But Mark Zuckerberg just said that in the future, he can imagine taking a small cut from whoever's getting transactions funneled to them via Muse.

If things like Muse or Instinct take off, what happens to advertising? What's the role of ad and brands if a bot is just finding stuff for you? Does it go away?

There is that possibility, and it would be an incredible story to tell. I am doubtful how much disruption we're gonna see in the next 24 months in that regard.

And I just trust there will be ways for [advertisers and brands] to insert themselves into these conversations. But they are absolutely worrying about it.

I can imagine an argument where brands and advertisers say, "No, we're even more important because we can stand out."

I've heard that argument. I think it's probably true for 1% of them.

It's the same argument that all the publishers make — we'll be fine because our audience values our brand and our work.

I don't think many of those are looking at themselves with a straight face when they say that.

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Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 12.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 66,600 shares of the social networking company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,331 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $37,462,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc grew its position in Meta Platforms by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc now owns 42,441 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $23,907,000 after purchasing an additional 254 shares during the period. GQG Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms during the 2nd quarter valued at $333,128,000. Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 44.6% during the 2nd quarter. Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. now owns 45,403 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $25,575,000 after buying an additional 13,996 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 9.4% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 757,472 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $426,677,000 after buying an additional 64,869 shares during the period. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 51,291 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $28,892,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms In other news, insider Christopher Cox sold 20,000 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $650.28, for a total transaction of $13,005,600.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 244,516 shares in the company, valued at $159,003,864.48. This trade represents a 7.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 946 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $657.73, for a total transaction of $622,212.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 10,716 shares in the company, valued at $7,048,234.68. This trade represents a 8.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 61,758 shares of company stock worth $37,709,420. Insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms Price Performance Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $673.31 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $605.39 and its 200-day simple moving average is $609.16. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $790.80. The company has a market capitalization of $1.72 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.36, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). The business had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $7.14 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 28.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.91%.

Key Stories Impacting Meta Platforms Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: AI subscriptions create a potential new revenue stream. Meta launched Meta One subscription tiers offering expanded access to AI tools and premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company says the program has reached 15 million subscriptions and trials, supporting the case that Meta can generate recurring revenue beyond advertising. Reuters article on Meta One subscriptions Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish. Rosenblatt reaffirmed a Buy rating with an $886 price target, while JPMorgan highlighted improving AI monetization and better advertising performance. Citi also said next week’s developers conference could provide a catalyst if Meta unveils compelling AI and hardware updates. Citi commentary on Meta’s upcoming event Positive Sentiment: New hardware and infrastructure initiatives could broaden Meta’s AI ecosystem. Meta reportedly plans to launch camera-free smart glasses this fall, while expanded use of proprietary AI chips could reduce reliance on Nvidia and potentially lower computing costs. Reuters article on camera-free smart glasses Neutral Sentiment: Management is defending a faster, company-led AI development strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta delayed its Muse AI agent to address safety concerns but opposed broad development slowdowns, favoring independent evaluators and internal safeguards. Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks remain. BMO identified expanding age-verification requirements as a potential challenge, while new restrictions on youth-oriented advertising practices could increase Meta’s legal and compliance costs. Investors are also watching the company’s large AI infrastructure commitments, which could pressure free cash flow if advertising growth or AI utilization disappoints. Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling adds a limited cautionary signal. COO Javier Olivan sold shares worth roughly $1.0 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions reduce his holdings but do not necessarily indicate a change in management’s outlook. Analyst Ratings Changes Several analysts recently commented on the company. Arete Research set a $735.00 price objective on Meta Platforms and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. KeyCorp lowered their target price on Meta Platforms from $790.00 to $780.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Erste Group Bank raised Meta Platforms from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Raymond James Financial boosted their price target on Meta Platforms from $825.00 to $850.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, DA Davidson reduced their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $850.00 to $700.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $788.88.

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Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Brilliance Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 41,137 shares of the social networking company’s stock, valued at approximately $23,172,000. Meta Platforms makes up approximately 6.8% of Brilliance Asset Management Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd increased its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 18.6% in the second quarter. Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd now owns 18,777 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $10,577,000 after purchasing an additional 2,939 shares in the last quarter. Abbot Financial Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 53.5% during the 2nd quarter. Abbot Financial Management Inc. now owns 2,845 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,603,000 after buying an additional 991 shares in the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in Meta Platforms by 17.4% in the 1st quarter. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC now owns 18,000 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $10,299,000 after buying an additional 2,670 shares during the period. WMS Group LLC bought a new position in Meta Platforms in the 4th quarter worth approximately $876,000. Finally, Czech National Bank grew its stake in Meta Platforms by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 625,079 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $352,101,000 after buying an additional 29,411 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Meta Platforms Price Performance META opened at $673.31 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.72 trillion, a P/E ratio of 25.36, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.25. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $605.39 and a 200-day moving average price of $609.16. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12-month low of $520.26 and a 12-month high of $790.80.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). The firm had revenue of $60.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $7.14 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 28.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.525 per share. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio is 7.91%.

Insider Transactions at Meta Platforms In related news, CFO Susan Li sold 9,196 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $550.61, for a total value of $5,063,409.56. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,260,343.46. The trade was a 41.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total transaction of $2,012,047.56. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 9,498 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,708,013.06. This represents a 26.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 61,758 shares of company stock valued at $37,709,420. 13.53% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wedbush boosted their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $595.00 to $650.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, September 11th. UBS Group cut their price target on Meta Platforms from $766.00 to $715.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $800.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $785.00 target price (down from $800.00) on shares of Meta Platforms in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Meta Platforms presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $788.88.

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More Meta Platforms News Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: AI subscriptions create a potential new revenue stream. Meta launched Meta One subscription tiers offering expanded access to AI tools and premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company says the program has reached 15 million subscriptions and trials, supporting the case that Meta can generate recurring revenue beyond advertising. Reuters article on Meta One subscriptions Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish. Rosenblatt reaffirmed a Buy rating with an $886 price target, while JPMorgan highlighted improving AI monetization and better advertising performance. Citi also said next week’s developers conference could provide a catalyst if Meta unveils compelling AI and hardware updates. Citi commentary on Meta’s upcoming event Positive Sentiment: New hardware and infrastructure initiatives could broaden Meta’s AI ecosystem. Meta reportedly plans to launch camera-free smart glasses this fall, while expanded use of proprietary AI chips could reduce reliance on Nvidia and potentially lower computing costs. Reuters article on camera-free smart glasses Neutral Sentiment: Management is defending a faster, company-led AI development strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta delayed its Muse AI agent to address safety concerns but opposed broad development slowdowns, favoring independent evaluators and internal safeguards. Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks remain. BMO identified expanding age-verification requirements as a potential challenge, while new restrictions on youth-oriented advertising practices could increase Meta’s legal and compliance costs. Investors are also watching the company’s large AI infrastructure commitments, which could pressure free cash flow if advertising growth or AI utilization disappoints. Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling adds a limited cautionary signal. COO Javier Olivan sold shares worth roughly $1.0 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions reduce his holdings but do not necessarily indicate a change in management’s outlook. Meta Platforms Company Profile (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Madison Wealth Partners Inc increased its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 33.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,031 shares of the social networking company’s stock after buying an additional 763 shares during the quarter. Madison Wealth Partners Inc’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $1,707,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. George Kaiser Family Foundation boosted its position in Meta Platforms by 432.5% during the 2nd quarter. George Kaiser Family Foundation now owns 3,653 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $2,058,000 after acquiring an additional 2,967 shares during the period. Emerald Investment Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 8.1% during the second quarter. Emerald Investment Advisers LLC now owns 33,124 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $18,658,000 after purchasing an additional 2,495 shares during the period. Brilliance Asset Management Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms during the second quarter valued at about $23,172,000. Westpac Banking Corp raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.8% during the second quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 48,156 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $27,126,000 after purchasing an additional 394 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 28.1% during the second quarter. Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. now owns 2,920 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,645,000 after purchasing an additional 640 shares in the last quarter. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Meta Platforms Price Performance Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $673.31 on Thursday. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $790.80. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market cap of $1.72 trillion, a PE ratio of 25.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.25. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $605.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $609.16.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). The business had revenue of $60.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $7.14 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 28.17 EPS for the current fiscal year. Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be given a $0.525 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is 7.91%.

Insider Transactions at Meta Platforms In related news, CFO Susan J. Li sold 9,196 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $550.61, for a total value of $5,063,409.56. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,186 shares in the company, valued at $7,260,343.46. The trade was a 41.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Aaron Anderson sold 3,240 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $618.06, for a total value of $2,002,514.40. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 6,271 shares in the company, valued at $3,875,854.26. This trade represents a 34.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 61,758 shares of company stock valued at $37,709,420 in the last 90 days. 13.53% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In META has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Wedbush increased their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $595.00 to $650.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Meta Platforms to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $830.00 to $750.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Arete Research set a $735.00 price objective on shares of Meta Platforms and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $810.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Monday, June 1st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $788.88.

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Key Meta Platforms News Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: AI subscriptions create a potential new revenue stream. Meta launched Meta One subscription tiers offering expanded access to AI tools and premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company says the program has reached 15 million subscriptions and trials, supporting the case that Meta can generate recurring revenue beyond advertising. Reuters article on Meta One subscriptions Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish. Rosenblatt reaffirmed a Buy rating with an $886 price target, while JPMorgan highlighted improving AI monetization and better advertising performance. Citi also said next week’s developers conference could provide a catalyst if Meta unveils compelling AI and hardware updates. Citi commentary on Meta’s upcoming event Positive Sentiment: New hardware and infrastructure initiatives could broaden Meta’s AI ecosystem. Meta reportedly plans to launch camera-free smart glasses this fall, while expanded use of proprietary AI chips could reduce reliance on Nvidia and potentially lower computing costs. Reuters article on camera-free smart glasses Neutral Sentiment: Management is defending a faster, company-led AI development strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta delayed its Muse AI agent to address safety concerns but opposed broad development slowdowns, favoring independent evaluators and internal safeguards. Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks remain. BMO identified expanding age-verification requirements as a potential challenge, while new restrictions on youth-oriented advertising practices could increase Meta’s legal and compliance costs. Investors are also watching the company’s large AI infrastructure commitments, which could pressure free cash flow if advertising growth or AI utilization disappoints. Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling adds a limited cautionary signal. COO Javier Olivan sold shares worth roughly $1.0 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions reduce his holdings but do not necessarily indicate a change in management’s outlook. About Meta Platforms (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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X Square Capital LLC trimmed its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 23.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,098 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 3,494 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises about 1.6% of X Square Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. X Square Capital LLC’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $6,251,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in META. Objective Capital Management LLC grew its position in Meta Platforms by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Objective Capital Management LLC now owns 553 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $365,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Watchman Group Inc. increased its stake in Meta Platforms by 0.3% during the first quarter. Watchman Group Inc. now owns 5,091 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $2,913,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. Penney Financial LLC raised its holdings in Meta Platforms by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. Penney Financial LLC now owns 399 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $228,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Meta Platforms by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,519 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $869,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CWS Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. CWS Financial Advisors LLC now owns 985 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $564,000 after acquiring an additional 16 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Meta Platforms News Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: AI subscriptions create a potential new revenue stream. Meta launched Meta One subscription tiers offering expanded access to AI tools and premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company says the program has reached 15 million subscriptions and trials, supporting the case that Meta can generate recurring revenue beyond advertising. Reuters article on Meta One subscriptions Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish. Rosenblatt reaffirmed a Buy rating with an $886 price target, while JPMorgan highlighted improving AI monetization and better advertising performance. Citi also said next week’s developers conference could provide a catalyst if Meta unveils compelling AI and hardware updates. Citi commentary on Meta’s upcoming event Positive Sentiment: New hardware and infrastructure initiatives could broaden Meta’s AI ecosystem. Meta reportedly plans to launch camera-free smart glasses this fall, while expanded use of proprietary AI chips could reduce reliance on Nvidia and potentially lower computing costs. Reuters article on camera-free smart glasses Neutral Sentiment: Management is defending a faster, company-led AI development strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta delayed its Muse AI agent to address safety concerns but opposed broad development slowdowns, favoring independent evaluators and internal safeguards. Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks remain. BMO identified expanding age-verification requirements as a potential challenge, while new restrictions on youth-oriented advertising practices could increase Meta’s legal and compliance costs. Investors are also watching the company’s large AI infrastructure commitments, which could pressure free cash flow if advertising growth or AI utilization disappoints. Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling adds a limited cautionary signal. COO Javier Olivan sold shares worth roughly $1.0 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions reduce his holdings but do not necessarily indicate a change in management’s outlook. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades META has been the topic of several recent research reports. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Meta Platforms from $766.00 to $715.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $810.00 target price on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $835.00 to $640.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Friday, September 11th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $815.00 to $725.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Meta Platforms currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $788.88. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on META

Meta Platforms Price Performance Meta Platforms stock opened at $673.31 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $605.39 and a 200 day simple moving average of $609.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 2.23 and a quick ratio of 2.23. The company has a market capitalization of $1.72 trillion, a PE ratio of 25.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.25. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a one year low of $520.26 and a one year high of $790.80.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.19 by ($1.01). Meta Platforms had a net margin of 29.83% and a return on equity of 33.18%. The firm had revenue of $60.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $60.22 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $7.14 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 28.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be given a $0.525 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is presently 7.91%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms In other Meta Platforms news, CTO Andrew Bosworth sold 7,848 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $558.00, for a total transaction of $4,379,184.00. Following the sale, the chief technology officer owned 828 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $462,024. This represents a 90.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 3,348 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $600.97, for a total transaction of $2,012,047.56. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 9,498 shares in the company, valued at $5,708,013.06. This trade represents a 26.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 61,758 shares of company stock worth $37,709,420 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

About Meta Platforms (Free Report)

Meta Platforms, Inc develops technologies that help people connect, communicate and build communities online. The company’s principal products include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and digital communication.

Meta generates most of its business through advertising displayed across its family of apps. It also develops artificial intelligence technologies, business messaging tools and hardware and software through its Reality Labs division, including Quest virtual- and mixed-reality devices and related experiences.

The company was founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and was renamed Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its broader focus on building the metaverse.

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Meta stock is on pace to close higher for a fifth consecutive trading session as Muse builds momentum with customers.