Meta Platforms (META) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

Q: What sector and industry does Meta Platforms (META) operate in?

Meta Platforms is in the Communication Services sector and Interactive Media & Services industry. They are listed on the NASDAQ.

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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

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$691.70

-14.71-2.08%

At close: Feb 2, 4:00 PM EST

$691.87

-14.54-2.06%

Pre-Market: 6:30 AM EST

Q4 2025 Earnings were released on Wed Jan 28th, after the market close

The most recent conference call started at 16:30 PM, 7 days agoClick to view the webcast

Overview

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Key Statistics

Open

-

Close

$691.70

Volume / Avg.

23.61K / 18.16M

Day Range

- - -

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.75T

P/E Ratio

29.45

Dividend Yield

0.30%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

58

Short Interest

1.51%

Days to Cover

2.26

Recent Meta Platforms Inc News

Pinterest CEO Fires Employees Who Created Tool To Track Layoffs, Citing 'Obstructionist' Behavior: Report

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready has reportedly fired employees who developed an internal tool to track layoffs within the company.

Namrata Sen

Elon Musk's Grok Still Generates Nonconsensual Sexualized Images Despite X's Promised Curbs: Report

Elon Musk's Grok AI continues to generate nonconsensual sexualized images despite X's announced restrictions.

Ananya Gairola

Ex-PayPal President David Marcus Says 'Defensive' BNPL Strategy Handed PYPL's Market Share To Rivals, Leading To Stagnant Growth

Former CEO David Marcus slams PayPal's "lost soul" and "defensive" strategy as stock plunges 20% on stagnant 1% growth and CEO shake-up.

Rishabh Mishra

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

115.80B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-102.00B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-20.37B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

46.11B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-69.69B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-6.57B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

21

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

5

Dec 25

27

1

Jan

1

Feb

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

4.1

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$1.75T

PE Ratio (TTM)

29.45

PE Ratio (FWD)

22.99

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.24

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.86

PB Ratio (TTM)

8.05

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.40%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.35%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

16.57

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

16.84

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

38.61

Book Value / Share

$85.88

Company Debt

Total Debt

$58.74B

LT Debt

$58.74B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$29.91B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$2.52B

Total Cash

$35.87B

Debt to Equity

0.39

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$27.38B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$2.52B

Key Statistics

Open

-

Close

$691.70

Volume / Avg.

23.61K / 18.16M

Day Range

- - -

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.75T

P/E Ratio

29.45

Dividend Yield

0.30%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

58

Short Interest

1.51%

Days to Cover

2.26

About

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Interactive Media & Services

Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these ...

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EPS better than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS better than industry

FAQ

Q

How do I buy Meta Platforms (META) stock?

A

You can purchase shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) through any online brokerage.

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Q

Who are Meta Platforms (META) competitors?

A

Other companies in Meta Platforms’s space includes: Grindr Inc (NYSE:GRND), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), ZoomInfo Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTM), Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) and Taboola.com Ltd (NASDAQ:TBLA).

Q

What is the forecast, or price target, for Meta Platforms (META) stock?

A

Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $851.66.

Q

What is the current price for Meta Platforms (META)?

A

The stock price for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is $691.87 last updated February 4, 2026 at 6:25 AM EST.

Q

Does Meta Platforms (META) pay a dividend?

A

There are no upcoming dividends for Meta Platforms.

Q

When is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reporting earnings?

A

Meta Platforms does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

Q

Is Meta Platforms (META) going to split?

A

There is no upcoming split for Meta Platforms.

Q

What sector and industry does Meta Platforms (META) operate in?

A

Meta Platforms is in the Communication Services sector and Interactive Media & Services industry. They are listed on the NASDAQ.

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Edge Rankings

Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?

Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime.

Reveal Full Score

Key Statistics

Open

-

Close

$691.70

Volume / Avg.

23.61K / 18.16M

Day Range

- - -

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.75T

P/E Ratio

29.45

Dividend Yield

0.30%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

58

Short Interest

1.51%

Days to Cover

2.26

Recent Meta Platforms Inc News

Pinterest CEO Fires Employees Who Created Tool To Track Layoffs, Citing 'Obstructionist' Behavior: Report

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready has reportedly fired employees who developed an internal tool to track layoffs within the company.

Namrata Sen

Elon Musk's Grok Still Generates Nonconsensual Sexualized Images Despite X's Promised Curbs: Report

Elon Musk's Grok AI continues to generate nonconsensual sexualized images despite X's announced restrictions.

Ananya Gairola

Ex-PayPal President David Marcus Says 'Defensive' BNPL Strategy Handed PYPL's Market Share To Rivals, Leading To Stagnant Growth

Former CEO David Marcus slams PayPal's "lost soul" and "defensive" strategy as stock plunges 20% on stagnant 1% growth and CEO shake-up.

Rishabh Mishra

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

115.80B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-102.00B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-20.37B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

46.11B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-69.69B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-6.57B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

21

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

5

Dec 25

27

1

Jan

1

Feb

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

4.1

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$1.75T

PE Ratio (TTM)

29.45

PE Ratio (FWD)

22.99

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.24

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.86

PB Ratio (TTM)

8.05

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.40%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.35%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

16.57

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

16.84

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

38.61

Book Value / Share

$85.88

Company Debt

Total Debt

$58.74B

LT Debt

$58.74B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$29.91B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$2.52B

Total Cash

$35.87B

Debt to Equity

0.39

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$27.38B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$2.52B

Key Statistics

Open

-

Close

$691.70

Volume / Avg.

23.61K / 18.16M

Day Range

- - -

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.75T

P/E Ratio

29.45

Dividend Yield

0.30%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

58

Short Interest

1.51%

Days to Cover

2.26

About

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Interactive Media & Services

Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these ...

Compare

EPS better than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS better than industry