META
Meta Platforms, Inc. · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Last
$688.32
+$11.45 (+1.69%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $688.59 +$0.27 (+0.04%) 7:05 AM ET
Prev close $676.87
Open $678.35
Day high $691.29
Day low $675.87
Volume 14,009,520
Avg vol 16,402,190
Mkt cap
$1.71T
P/E ratio
29.30
FY Revenue
$200.97B
EPS
23.49
Gross Margin
82.00%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta combines very high profitability, positive but moderating earnings growth, and a solid balance sheet with a stock price that has been under pressure over the last 3–6 months and is trading below key moving averages. Valuation multiples such as P/E, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-free-cash-flow appear elevated relative to the company’s free cash flow yield, while short interest remains low and news sentiment skews positive. Technical indicators and pattern signals point to weak momentum and a downside-biased near-term trend despite the supportive long-term fundamental profile.
AI summarized at 3:21 PM ET, 2026-03-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 32 SWING: 28 LONG: 71
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−6% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.94×
RSI
67.88 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.08 (Weak)
MACD: 0.14 Signal: 0.22
Short-Term
+13.70 (Strong)
MACD: 10.09 Signal: -3.61
Long-Term
+10.48 (Strong)
MACD: -2.08 Signal: -12.55
Intraday trend score 68.56

Latest news

META 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 4 Negative: 2
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Why This $59 Million MercadoLibre Buy Follows a 12% Stock Drop

Fisher Funds Management increased its stake in MercadoLibre by purchasing 30,716 shares worth $59.25 million in Q1 2026, bringing its total position to $61.33 million. Despite the stock declining 11.6% over the past year and lagging the S&P 500 by 38 percentage points, the fund's investment signals confidence in the company's strong fundamentals, including 45% YoY revenue growth, $83.7 billion in payment volume, and 78 million monthly active users.

MELI MSFT AMZN GOOG MercadoLibre Fisher Funds Management e-commerce fintech
Sentiment note

Listed as Fisher Funds' fourth-largest holding at 3.1% of AUM ($104.01M), used as a comparative reference point. No specific news or analysis provided.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Sara-Bay Financial Makes Big Bet on MercadoLibre, Adds $12 Million Worth of Stock

Sara-Bay Financial increased its MercadoLibre position by 6,288 shares worth $12.13 million in Q1 2026, making it the fund's 9th-largest holding at 3.36% of AUM. Despite the stock trading 10% down over the past year, the analyst views the dip as a buying opportunity given MercadoLibre's strong operational performance with 45% sales growth and significant growth potential in Latin America's underpenetrated e-commerce and fintech markets.

MELI NVDA AMJB JPM MercadoLibre Sara-Bay Financial institutional investment Q1 2026 filing
Sentiment note

Mentioned as Sara-Bay Financial's 5th-largest holding and held by The Motley Fool, but no specific analysis or news provided about the company.

Positive Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
AMD Stock Is In Blue Sky Territory — Charts Say Don't Chase It

AMD stock hit a new all-time high of $278.26 but technical indicators suggest caution. While the trend remains bullish with strong momentum from Meta's AI commitments, the stock is trading 37% above its 200-day moving average with RSI and stochastic indicators flashing overbought signals at 80 and 98 respectively. Analyst consensus targets are essentially at current price levels, suggesting limited upside and a potentially unfavorable risk/reward for new entries.

AMD META technical analysis overbought signals blue sky breakout moving averages data center momentum AI demand
Sentiment note

Meta's 6-gigawatt MI-series commitment is cited as a key driver of AMD's bullish momentum and accelerating data center demand, providing fundamental support for AMD's strong performance.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
The Bulleit Group Named One of the 100 Best PR Firms in the United States — A Specialist in AI, Startups, Robotics, and Frontier Technology

The Bulleit Group, a specialized PR firm focused on AI, robotics, and frontier technology companies, has been named one of the 100 Best Agencies in the United States by PRovoke Media. The firm restructured its operating model in 2024 to leverage AI systems for message testing and content development, enabling faster execution and more precise narrative control for high-growth technology companies.

AMZN META GOOG GOOGL public relations AI communications frontier technology startup marketing
Sentiment note

Meta acquired multiple Bulleit Group clients during active engagements with the firm, indicating successful business outcomes and growth for companies the PR firm represented.

Positive Benzinga • Piero Cingari
These 10 Stocks Rose Over 40% Since Trump's Ceasefire Claims: One Hasn't Done This Since 2005

Following US-brokered ceasefire talks, 10 large-cap technology and infrastructure stocks surged over 40% in 12 trading sessions (March 30 - April 16, 2026). The rally reflects a structural repricing of AI infrastructure, memory storage, and semiconductor assets that had been depressed by geopolitical risk and concerns about slowing AI capital expenditure. Key drivers include strong memory chip demand, AI data center expansion, and major partnerships with hyperscalers.

AMD MU WDC STX ceasefire AI infrastructure semiconductor stocks memory chips
Sentiment note

Mentioned as major AI infrastructure investor securing extended $21B agreement with CoreWeave through 2032, demonstrating continued commitment to AI data center expansion.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Micah Zimmerman
Why April Could Be the Most Important Earnings Season for AI Stocks Since the Boom Began

April 2026 earnings season marks a critical turning point for AI stocks as investors shift from rewarding ambition to demanding proof of returns. With hyperscalers projected to spend $700 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, companies must demonstrate real revenue generation and return on investment. The market's tolerance for promises without results has ended, and companies failing to show clear AI-driven returns face potential severe repricing.

NVDA MSFT GOOG GOOGL AI earnings season hyperscaler spending return on investment AI infrastructure
Sentiment note

Hyperscaler with significant AI capex. Needs to demonstrate revenue generation from AI spending, but no specific performance outlook mentioned.

Positive The Motley Fool • Keithen Drury
I Ranked the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks From Best to Worst Buys Right Now

An analyst ranks the Magnificent Seven tech stocks from worst to best buys. Tesla and Apple rank lowest due to high valuations and slow growth/innovation. Microsoft tops the list with attractive valuation despite solid results. Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet are considered excellent buys, with strong growth prospects and reasonable valuations.

TSLA AAPL GOOG GOOGL Magnificent Seven stock ranking valuation AI growth
Sentiment note

Cheapest in group at 22x forward earnings, near S&P 500 average. Strong ad pricing power and growth trajectory. AI investments offer additional upside not priced in.

Negative The Motley Fool • Sean Williams
This Is the SpaceX Number No One Is Talking About -- and History Says It May Total $175 Billion

SpaceX is preparing for what could be the largest IPO in history with a $1.75 trillion valuation and $75 billion capital raise. While the company showed profitability in 2025 and operates in massive markets, historical analysis of mega-IPOs suggests investors should be cautious—most large IPOs have lost approximately 10% of their value within six months of going public, which could erase up to $175 billion in SpaceX's market value.

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Sentiment note

Meta is cited as one of the mega-IPOs that 'fell flat on their faces' when going public, with specific underperformance data showing negative returns in the six months following its IPO.

Positive The Motley Fool • Sean Williams
Think AMD, Broadcom, or Alphabet Is Nvidia's Biggest Competitor for AI Data Center Space? Think Again...

While AMD, Broadcom, and Alphabet are formidable competitors to Nvidia in the AI data center space, the article argues that Nvidia's biggest threat comes from within—its own customers like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are developing internal AI chips that could erode Nvidia's pricing power and market dominance as GPU scarcity diminishes.

NVDA AMD AVGO GOOG AI data center GPU competition internal chip development pricing power
Sentiment note

Meta is developing internal GPUs for its data centers, reducing reliance on Nvidia and contributing to the erosion of Nvidia's market dominance.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Daniel Sparks
Why Apple's Refusal to Aggressively Build Out AI Compute Is Actually a Brilliant Move for Investors

Apple's capital-light approach to AI, spending only $12.7 billion in capex versus competitors' $100+ billion, is presented as a strategic advantage. By partnering with companies like Alphabet for AI services rather than building expensive infrastructure, Apple maintains financial flexibility for shareholder returns while still participating in the AI boom through its device ecosystem.

AAPL GOOG GOOGL META AI infrastructure spending capital expenditures data centers capital allocation
Sentiment note

Identified as a hyperscaler committing substantial capital ($100+ billion) to AI infrastructure. Presented as following the prevailing industry narrative without editorial judgment on the strategy's merit.

Positive Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
Oklo CEO Says Nuclear Powers Everything 'That's Cool In Space'

Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte stated that nuclear energy is essential for space exploration, arguing that nuclear power is a proven technology being scaled for missions beyond low Earth orbit. The company plans to deploy its Aurora reactor design for lunar bases, deep-space probes, and surface operations, with a 2028 timeline for nuclear power in space. Oklo is also developing a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio with Meta and broke ground on its first commercial reactor at Idaho National Laboratory.

OKLO META nuclear energy space exploration Aurora reactor lunar bases deep-space missions data centers
Sentiment note

Strategic partnership with Oklo for 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio demonstrates commitment to securing reliable power for AI and hyperscale data center operations amid surging AI demand

Negative The Motley Fool • Patrick Sanders
"Magnificent Seven" Stocks Are Down This Year, but 1 Is a Screaming Buy Right Now.

While Magnificent Seven tech stocks have declined due to concerns about overspending on AI infrastructure, Nvidia stands out as a compelling buy. Unlike peers worried about ROI on massive data center investments, Nvidia profits directly from selling GPUs to hyperscalers. With Q4 FY2026 sales up 73% to $68.1B and full-year revenue of $215.9B (up 65%), CEO Jensen Huang projects $1 trillion revenue by calendar 2027, representing 116% compound annual growth.

NVDA AMZN GOOG GOOGL Magnificent Seven Nvidia AI infrastructure GPU demand
Sentiment note

Facing similar overspending concerns on advanced AI infrastructure and data centers with uncertain profitability outlook.

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