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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

593.41

-0.46 (0.08%)

as of Jul 28, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META-Q) recently showcased a strong performance by reporting earnings of $8.88 per share, surpassing estimates and achieving significant revenue of $59.89 billion, which also exceeded expectations. However, despite an initial surge of 10% following these results and optimistic statements regarding AI boosting their ad business, the stock experienced a notable decline, erasing earlier gains. This volatility was further compounded by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of an increased capital expenditure for 2025 aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure. Market reactions have been mixed, with the stock showing resilience to some analysts who remain bullish due to its strong earnings and future growth potential, as indicated by a 12-month price target set at $805. Still, the recent plunge of 11.33% after Q3 earnings highlights market uncertainty about the long-term impact of rising capex.

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Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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DON'T BUY

Despite the fact that numbers may look good, the ethics of the firm and future liabilities of congress hearing is a risk. He would avoid it right now.

DON'T BUY

It got really badly punished about a month ago. There was a big rotation. It is looking a little more attractive right now but as these things become political, he shies away from them.

BUY

FB is good warning about earnings, though he thinks their next report will be fine. His target is $230, so he sees a long runway. FB is not expensive. 1.38 is its PEG ratio.

WATCH

Anti-trust resolved? He likes the company, but acknowledges the regulatory issues will not go away. It has such a massive user base, so it will continue to exist. He thinks Instagram is doing a better job integrating going from photos to a business store front. FB-Q is still a good company, but it will take a long time to resolve the issues.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 24/18, Up 13%) He got stopped out of them. The anti-trust and controversy issues give him pause. They have loads of cash and are stupidly profitable though. He would buy them back if FB set new highs. He's done that before.

BUY

Society asked for AI and ease of access, the very things that Facebook, Google, etc. offer. Some like what Facebook are doing and some don't, but there are a lot of people who still like what Facebook is doing. This runs against the "evil empire" image that the media paints. Facebook isn't going away., though it will evolve. Look at what happened to Microsoft a generation ago.

BUY

People love it and use it. Still buying it here, incredibly cheap. And they haven't even begun to monetize Instagram yet. Mark Zuckerberg is a great operator and CEO. Undervalued. So many tailwinds.

COMMENT

Facebook vs Alphabet? He definitely prefers Alphabet as it is the dominate player in the online advertising space. It trades at only 20 times earnings and growing at 20% per year. A company of this stature with no debt and lots of cash. They will be buying back stock.

WEAK BUY

The stock that has been performing better than other FAANG stocks and has come back up to where they were before December. Risky, so if you double your money, sell half. If the market corrects, this could go down more than the general market.

TOP PICK

A core holding for him. It has come through tough times this year. He thinks it is headed to $250 per share next year. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $230.73)

BUY

Great earnings, but some media attack it. No other company engages 2.5 billion people daily and keeps creating platforms for more engagement. They stumbled and got punished. They need to increase their PR efforts. He still likes it.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Facebook did not do anything to help themselves with the Libre announcement. His model price is $166.

DON'T BUY

Avoid. Better tech companies, such as Microsoft and Google. Economics are phenomenal, but the optics are not good. They're going to be under pressure.

BUY

They report on Wednesday. He's underweight FB. The options bets this week are bullish. Technicals look good and FB has a solid track record of breaking earnings. FB is a good long-term investment.

BUY

Up 60% since Xmas Eve FB is still top of the social media heap. He would still buy at current levels.

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