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META Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NASDAQ
Communication Services
Internet Content & Information
Current Price
Live
$620.25
Analyst Target
$835.59
+34.7%
Upside
52W High
$796.25
52W Low
$479.8
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 17, 2026
Market cap
$1.56T
P/E
27.44
ROE
32.6%
Profit margin
30.9%
Debt/Equity
0.26
Dividend yield
0.34%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
78%
Analysis Accuracy
META exhibits strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, indicating robust operational performance and balance sheet strength. Despite this, the stock trades at a significant premium to both its Graham Number ($197.85) and intrinsic value estimate ($158.20), currently priced at $620.25, reflecting high growth expectations. While profitability metrics like ROE (32.64%) and gross margin (82.01%) are exceptional, recent earnings growth has turned sharply negative YoY (-82.60%), raising sustainability concerns. Analysts maintain a strong_buy recommendation with a $835.59 target, but insider selling and technical bearishness (0/100) counterbalance optimism.
Key Strengths
Exceptional Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 indicates strong financial health and operational efficiency
Industry-leading profitability with 30.89% net margin, 40.08% operating margin, and 82.01% gross margin
High return on equity (32.64%) and return on assets (18.01%) signal efficient capital allocation
Strong revenue growth of 26.20% YoY outpaces sector average of 12.67%
Low leverage with Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 provides financial flexibility
Key Risks
Earnings growth collapse: YoY earnings down 82.60% despite revenue growth, suggesting margin compression or one-time charges
Stock trades at a steep premium: current price $620.25 vs Graham Number $197.85 and intrinsic value $158.20
Insider sentiment is bearish with 17 sell transactions and zero buys in the last 6 months totaling $5.81M in sales
Technical trend is deeply bearish (0/100), with 6M return of -11.8% and 1M decline of -4.5%
PEG Ratio unavailable and Forward P/E (20.42) still elevated relative to growth deceleration risks
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$250.0
-59.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
59
Moderate
35
58
72
90
40
AI Verdict
Moderately positive with significant valuation and sentiment headwinds
Key drivers: High profitability and revenue growth, Strong Piotroski F-Score, Premium valuation, Negative earnings growth, Bearish insider and technical signals
Confidence
82%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 20.42 is below current P/E of 27.44, suggesting earnings recovery expectations
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 27.44 above sector average of 22.12
- Price/Sales of 8.25 and Price/Book of 8.06 indicate rich valuation
- Stock trades at 3.1x Graham Number and nearly 4x intrinsic value estimate
Future
58/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 26.20% YoY is strong
- Analyst target implies 34.7% upside to $835.59
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth YoY down 82.60%, Q/Q down 82.70%
- PEG Ratio unavailable, raising concerns about growth sustainability
Past
72/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats: 3 out of last 4 quarters beat estimates
- Long-term earnings surprise average of ~18% over 25 quarters
- 5Y return of +139.2% shows strong historical performance
Watchpoints
- Recent 1Y return of +1.8% and 6M return of -11.8% show momentum reversal
Health
90/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 indicates excellent financial health
- Current Ratio (1.98) and Quick Ratio (1.67) show strong liquidity
- Debt/Equity of 0.26 is conservative
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting distress risk assessment
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio of 9.18% ensures sustainability
Watchpoints
- Dividend yield of 0.34% is minimal
- Dividend strength score of 25/100 indicates weak income appeal
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$620.25
Analyst Target
$835.59
Upside/Downside
+34.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for META and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-16
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Primary
|
+139.2% | +361.4% | +1.8% | -11.8% | -4.5% | -5.0% |
|
NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
Peer
|
+75.4% | +169.8% | +4.5% | -27.2% | -7.2% | -1.6% |
|
TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
Peer
|
+48.5% | +31.2% | -12.3% | -17.3% | -6.5% | -7.1% |
|
DIS
The Walt Disney Company
Peer
|
-33.9% | +13.9% | +5.6% | -7.8% | +0.5% | -4.0% |
|
APP
AppLovin Corporation
Peer
|
+670.1% | +3636.2% | +93.4% | +2.4% | +29.6% | +15.5% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
27.44
Forward P/E
20.42
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
8.06
P/S Ratio
8.25
EV/Revenue
8.29
EV/EBITDA
15.96
Market Cap
$1.56T
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
30.89%
Operating Margin
40.08%
Gross Margin
82.01%
ROE
32.64%
ROA
18.01%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+26.2%
Earnings Growth
-82.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-82.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.26
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.98
Good
Quick Ratio
1.67
Excellent
Cash/Share
$17.63
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-28
$N/A
2025-10-29
$7.25
+8.7% surprise
2025-07-30
$7.14
+21.8% surprise
2025-04-30
$6.43
+23.5% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing META against 36 companies in the Communication Services sector
(0 bullish, 18 neutral, 18 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.44
This Stock
vs
21.95
Sector Avg
+25.0%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
32.64%
This Stock
vs
-7.47%
Sector Avg
-537.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
30.89%
This Stock
vs
40.35%
Sector Avg
-23.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.26
This Stock
vs
1.12
Sector Avg
-76.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
26.2%
This Stock
vs
28.6%
Sector Avg
-8.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.98
This Stock
vs
2.2
Sector Avg
-10.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.56T | 27.44 | 32.6% | 30.9% | $620.25 | |
|
NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $372.88B | 36.82 | 42.9% | 24.0% | $88.0 | |
|
TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $209.69B | 17.97 | 19.0% | 13.8% | $186.32 | |
|
DIS
The Walt Disney Company
|
NEUTRAL | $199.93B | 16.23 | 12.2% | 13.1% | $111.2 | |
|
APP
AppLovin Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $169.7B | 50.01 | 212.9% | 60.8% | $502.14 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $337,601 |
| 2026-01-05 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $336,262 |
| 2025-12-30 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $341,860 |
| 2025-12-29 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $340,258 |
| 2025-12-23 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $342,218 |
| 2025-12-22 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $341,794 |
| 2025-12-16 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $333,836 |
| 2025-12-15 | KIMMITT ROBERT M | Director | Sale | 580 | $374,680 |
| 2025-12-15 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $333,982 |
| 2025-12-09 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $344,699 |
| 2025-12-08 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $346,199 |
| 2025-12-02 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $333,312 |
| 2025-12-01 | OLIVAN JAVIER | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 517 | $330,379 |
| 2025-11-26 | KIMMITT ROBERT M | Director | Gift | 600 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | NEWSTEAD JENNIFER | Officer | Sale | 519 | $323,929 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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