Meta Platforms Inc. Class A (META)
NASDAQ: METACommunication ServicesInternet Content & InformationUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 7, 3:31 PM ET
META stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $1.84T
- P/E (TTM)
- 27.21
- Forward P/E
- 20.69
- EPS (TTM)
- $26.54
- Dividend yield
- 0.29% ($2.10)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 21, 2026
- 52-week range
- 520.26 – 779.82
- Day range
- 720.55 – 738.00
- Volume / Avg
- 9.60M / 19.24M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 2.21B
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
META stock today
On Oct 7, META is trading at $722.21, shedding $16.67 (2.26%), versus the S&P 500's 0.26% decline. Shares are 7.4% below their 52-week high of $779.82, set on Sep 24, 2026 and 38.8% above the 52-week low of $520.26, in the middle of the past year's range. META is up 9.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 1.7%.
At 27.2x trailing earnings, Meta Platforms trades below the peer-group median of 32.5x. Its forward P/E of 20.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Meta Platforms's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share, a 0.29% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Meta Platforms
Company profileMeta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL).
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, CA
- Employees
- 75,472
- IPO year
- 2012
- Website
- meta.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Meta Platforms generated $200.97 billion in revenue, up 22.2% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $60.46 billion (-3.1% year over year), for a net margin of 30.1% versus a median of 33.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 82.0% (up from 81.7%) and operating margin 41.4%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $200.97B | $164.50B | $134.90B | $116.61B | $117.93B |
| Growth | +22.17% | +21.94% | +15.69% | -1.12% | +37.18% |
| Net income | $60.46B | $62.36B | $39.10B | $23.20B | $39.37B |
| EPS (diluted) | $23.49 | $23.86 | $14.87 | $8.59 | $13.77 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (63 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$794.96+10.07%
- Strong buy 8
- Buy 47
- Hold 7
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $6.39
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $6.18 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.10
- Dividend yield
- 0.29%
- Last payment
- $0.525
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 21, 2026
META news
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Meta Platforms peers
Communication Services sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOTSpotify Technology S.A. | 511.46 | +4.78% | $105.15B | vs META |
| NBISNebius Group N.V. Class A | 236.62 | -5.30% | $64.33B | vs META |
| RDDTReddit Inc. Class A | 152.89 | +2.65% | $29.42B | vs META |
| BIDUBaidu Inc. ADS | 85.36 | -1.94% | $29.06B | vs META |
| PINSPinterest Inc. Class A | 20.50 | +2.32% | $11.61B | vs META |
| SNAPSnap Inc. Class A | 5.87 | +1.56% | $9.93B | vs META |
| MTCHMatch Group Inc. | 40.82 | +0.49% | $9.52B | vs META |
| BZKANZHUN LIMITED American Depository Shares | 15.13 | +0.10% | $6.62B | vs META |
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Meta Platforms stock FAQ
What is Meta Platforms's stock price today?
META last traded at $722.21 as of Oct 7, 3:31 PM EDT, down 2.26% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Meta Platforms pay a dividend?
Yes. Meta Platforms pays $2.10 per share annually, a 0.29% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.525 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 21, 2026.
When is Meta Platforms's next earnings date?
Meta Platforms is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $6.39.
What is META's P/E ratio?
META trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 27.21 and a forward P/E of 20.69, compared with a median of 32.5 for its closest peers.
Is Meta Platforms in the S&P 500?
Yes. Meta Platforms (META) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Meta Platforms's CEO?
Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is the chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc. Class A, which has about 75,472 employees.
What is the META 52-week high?
The 52-week high for META is $779.82 and the 52-week low is $520.26. The stock is currently 7.4% below its high.