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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$738.31

69.5810.40%

At close: Jan 29, 4:00 PM EST

$732.60

-5.71-0.77%

After Hours: 5:46 PM EST

Why is it moving?

Meta Shares Jump After Q4 Earnings Beat, Strong Q1 Outlook

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

The most recent conference call started at 16:30 PM, 1 day agoClick to view the webcast

Overview

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Key Statistics

Open

$737.43

Close

$738.31

Volume / Avg.

59.70M / 19.32M

Day Range

$712.55 - $744.00

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.85T

P/E Ratio

28.47

Dividend Yield

0.31%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

73

Short Interest

1.52%

Days to Cover

2.26

Recent Meta Platforms Inc News

Are Gold And Silver The New Bitcoin? Why Precious Metals Are Teaching An Unforgiving Lesson

Gold and silver are teaching a hard lesson to a generation of investors raised on tech stocks, meme names and digital coins.

Piero Cingari

Meta Stock Climbs After Q4 Reveals Blue Skies And Massive AI Profits

Meta shares climbed on Thursday as major Wall Street analysts weighed in on its standout fourth-quarter report.

Erica Kollmann

Microsoft Stock's Worst Day Since March 2020, Bitcoin Plunges 5%: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Volatility returned to Wall Street Thursday, the session after the Federal Reserve meeting, but this time the selloff was less macro-driven and more stock-specific.

Piero Cingari

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

107.57B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-89.31B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-50.98B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

44.84B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-62.73B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-32.72B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

2

Sep 25

21

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

5

Dec 25

27

1

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

4.1

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$1.69T

PE Ratio (TTM)

28.47

PE Ratio (FWD)

22.47

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.57

PB Ratio (TTM)

7.76

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.51%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.45%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

16.57

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

16.89

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

37.33

Book Value / Share

$86.19

Company Debt

Total Debt

$28.83B

LT Debt

$28.83B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$0

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$2.18B

Total Cash

$10.19B

Debt to Equity

0.26

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

-$2.18B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$2.18B

Key Statistics

Open

$737.43

Close

$738.31

Volume / Avg.

59.70M / 19.32M

Day Range

$712.55 - $744.00

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.85T

P/E Ratio

28.47

Dividend Yield

0.31%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

73

Short Interest

1.52%

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.

View our list of the best stock brokerages

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 $853.18.

Q

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

A

The stock price for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is $732.6 last updated January 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM 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.

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Key Statistics

Open

$737.43

Close

$738.31

Volume / Avg.

59.70M / 19.32M

Day Range

$712.55 - $744.00

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.85T

P/E Ratio

28.47

Dividend Yield

0.31%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

73

Short Interest

1.52%

Days to Cover

2.26

Recent Meta Platforms Inc News

Are Gold And Silver The New Bitcoin? Why Precious Metals Are Teaching An Unforgiving Lesson

Gold and silver are teaching a hard lesson to a generation of investors raised on tech stocks, meme names and digital coins.

Piero Cingari

Meta Stock Climbs After Q4 Reveals Blue Skies And Massive AI Profits

Meta shares climbed on Thursday as major Wall Street analysts weighed in on its standout fourth-quarter report.

Erica Kollmann

Microsoft Stock's Worst Day Since March 2020, Bitcoin Plunges 5%: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Volatility returned to Wall Street Thursday, the session after the Federal Reserve meeting, but this time the selloff was less macro-driven and more stock-specific.

Piero Cingari

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

107.57B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-89.31B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-50.98B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

44.84B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-62.73B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-32.72B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

2

Sep 25

21

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

5

Dec 25

27

1

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

4.1

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$1.69T

PE Ratio (TTM)

28.47

PE Ratio (FWD)

22.47

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.57

PB Ratio (TTM)

7.76

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.51%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.45%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

16.57

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

16.89

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

37.33

Book Value / Share

$86.19

Company Debt

Total Debt

$28.83B

LT Debt

$28.83B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$0

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$2.18B

Total Cash

$10.19B

Debt to Equity

0.26

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

-$2.18B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$2.18B

Key Statistics

Open

$737.43

Close

$738.31

Volume / Avg.

59.70M / 19.32M

Day Range

$712.55 - $744.00

52 Wk Range

479.80 - 796.25

Market Cap

$1.85T

P/E Ratio

28.47

Dividend Yield

0.31%

Exchange

NASDAQ

RSI

73

Short Interest

1.52%

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