METACommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 63 Wall Street analysts covering Meta Platforms, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $808 — +9.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Meta Platforms, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (94): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on META, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 14 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Reiterates | Buy | $865 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $796 → $1,000 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $930 → $950 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | $750 → $820 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $785 → $875 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $750 → $865 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $770 → $885 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $820 → $920 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | $650 → $860 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $770 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy | $945 → $995 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $680 → $860 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $780 → $900 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Reiterates | Buy | $810 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $710 → $875 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 21 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $640 → $796 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $800 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $886 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral | $595 → $650 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. META appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. returned +4.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 13% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Meta Platforms, Inc. has a market value of $1.9T and an enterprise value of $1.9T.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $228.2B. The latest quarter grew 28.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $68.1B, a 29.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $26.55.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $41.0B.
Meta Platforms, Inc. spent $3.3B on share buybacks and $5.4B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 28.7×; forward P/E: 22.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.28%, paying out 8% of earnings.
Meta Platforms, Inc. employs 75,472 people — $3.0M of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| METAMeta Platforms, Inc. | $1.9T | 49 |
| GOOGLAlphabet, Inc. | $4.2T | 71 |
| SPOTSpotify Technology SA | $107.9B | 71 |
| NBISNebius Group NV | $50.6B | 25 |
| RDDTReddit, Inc. | $28.6B | 64 |
| NFLXNetflix, Inc.* | $298.0B | 66 |
| PINSPinterest, Inc. | $12.5B | 80 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few internet content & information companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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The Polen Focus Growth Portfolio returned 4.46% net of fees in Q3 2026, compared with 0.92% for its index. ServiceNow, Shopify and Microsoft were top relative contributors; Nvidia, Apple (not owned) and Lam Research were the largest relative detractors.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Meta, so it provides no direct information about META’s performance or portfolio exposure.
Meta's third-quarter 2025 results included a one-time, non-cash tax charge of $15.9 billion. Management's guidance points to third-quarter revenue growth of around 19% to 25%.
Why it matters — META watchers may weigh the sizable one-time tax charge alongside management's revenue growth guidance when reviewing the company's results.
The article rates Meta Hold, saying the rally may have priced in good news ahead of Q3. It cites 28% Q2 2026 ad-revenue growth alongside nearly vanished free cash flow from AI spending, a potential ~$10B Q3 legal charge, uncertain 2027 capex guidance, and no Q2 buybacks.
Why it matters — These factors frame concerns about Meta’s valuation, cash generation, and shareholder returns heading into Q3.
Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms plans to raise up to 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) in an IPO scheduled for Oct. 21–23. It would be India’s largest IPO in rupee terms and second-largest in dollar terms, behind Hyundai Motors’ $3.3 billion 2024 offering.
Why it matters — Meta is among the backers of Jio Platforms, making the company’s planned IPO relevant to META watchers.
See It Market reports that Meta has been performing well and has outperformed its sector by more than 20% over roughly the past two months. The headline describes a triangle breakout and an Elliott Wave analysis pointing to new highs.
Why it matters — META watchers may note the reported relative outperformance and the article’s technical-analysis framing.
The 63 Wall Street analysts covering Meta Platforms, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $808, with estimates ranging from $580 to $1,050. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 63 analysts covering Meta Platforms, Inc., 55 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Meta Platforms, Inc. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 63 analysts implies +9.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Meta Platforms, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Meta Platforms, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for META are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $580 to $1,050 over the next 12 months.
Meta Platforms, Inc. returned +4.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Meta Platforms, a technology company focused on building products and services that help people connect, discover content, and engage with communities online.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 15 Oct 2026): "Polen Focus Growth Portfolio Q3 2026 Portfolio Update". The Polen Focus Growth Portfolio returned 4.46% net of fees in Q3 2026, compared with 0.92% for its index. ServiceNow, Shopify and Microsoft were top relative contributors; Nvidia, Apple (not owned) and Lam Research were the largest relative detractors.
Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Meta Platforms, a technology company focused on building products and services that help people connect, discover content, and engage with communities online. The company’s core offerings include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, along with advertising tools that support businesses in reaching audiences across its family of apps. Meta also develops virtual reality and mixed reality hardware and software through its Reality Labs segment, which includes immersive devices, developer tools, and social experiences. In addition, the company provides communication, content distribution, and business messaging solutions used by individuals, creators, advertisers, and organizations worldwide. Meta Platforms Inc. plays a significant role in digital advertising, social networking, and immersive technology, making it an important name in the broader internet and communications market.
CEO Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg · 75,472 employees · United States · https://www.meta.com
