
Meta (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Meta (META) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Meta Platforms demonstrates a strong financial outlook due to its robust revenue growth, with fourth-quarter projections ranging between $56 billion and $59 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 19% to 22%. Additionally, the company saw a 14% rise in ad impressions and a 10% increase in average pricing year-over-year, contributing to improved EBITDA margins that expanded by over 10 percentage points. Furthermore, Meta's user engagement remains high, with over 4 billion monthly active users and a daily user count of more than 3.5 billion, showcasing the company's substantial market presence and growth potential.
Bears say
Meta Platforms faces a concerning decline in free cash flow, projected to decrease from $52 billion in 2024 to $26 billion by 2026, primarily due to a significant rise in capital expenditures exceeding $30 billion in FY26. Moreover, the company's shareholder returns have sharply decreased by 54% year-over-year, indicating challenges in generating profit amidst rising operational costs. Additionally, potential stagnation or reversal in Facebook's active user base raises concerns over market saturation and competition from platforms like TikTok, further impacting Meta's ability to achieve a positive return on investment for its research and development expenditures.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Meta and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Meta (META) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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