META
Meta Platforms, Inc. · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Last
$645.05
−$19.49 (−2.93%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $640.21 −$4.83 (−0.75%) 7:35 AM ET
Prev close $664.54
Open $647.66
Day high $651.89
Day low $626.40
Volume 21,276,481
Avg vol 20,179,747
Mkt cap
$1.73T
P/E ratio
23.46
FY Revenue
$214.96B
EPS
27.50
Gross Margin
81.94%
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)
+24% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.24×
RSI
61.83 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.48 (Weak)
MACD: 0.39 Signal: 0.87
Short-Term
+11.12 (Strong)
MACD: 19.50 Signal: 8.38
Long-Term
+11.43 (Strong)
MACD: 5.92 Signal: -5.51
Intraday trend score 56.26

Latest news

META 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 9 Negative: 2
Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget Melancarkan Cross-Asset Unified Account Pertama dalam Industri Dengan 100 Token Saham AS sebagai Margin

Bitget has launched a Cross-Asset Unified Account that integrates over 370 assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), into a single margin pool. This innovation allows users to leverage tokenized equities alongside cryptocurrencies for trading, borrowing, and portfolio management through one account, representing the third evolution in exchange account architecture focused on capital efficiency.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA Cross-Asset Unified Account tokenized stocks margin pool capital efficiency
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as one of 100 tokenized stocks (rMETA) supported by the new account feature. There is no company-specific news or developments; it is merely listed as an available asset for trading.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget lanza la primera Cuenta Unificada Multiactivos del sector con 100 tokens de acciones estadounidenses como margen

Bitget has launched the first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA) incorporating over 370 eligible assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), into a single margin pool. This advancement allows tokenized stocks and cryptocurrencies to function together within one capital framework, enabling users to use stock tokens as collateral for trading, borrowing, and portfolio management without isolating positions.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA unified account tokenized stocks margin trading rTokens
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as one of 100 tokenized stocks (rMETA) available on the platform. The mention is purely informational with no direct impact on Meta's business.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget משיקה חשבון מאוחד חוצה-נכסים ראשון מסוגו בתעשייה, המאפשר שימוש ב-100 אסימוני מניות אמריקאיות כבטוחה

Bitget has launched the first cross-asset unified trading account (UTA) that allows users to use 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens) alongside cryptocurrencies as collateral in a single margin pool. This enables stock tokens to function with the same flexibility as crypto assets, supporting multiple financial activities simultaneously without requiring users to exit positions. The platform supports major stocks including Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, and others with haircut rates up to 95%.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA cross-asset unified account tokenized stocks margin collateral rTokens
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as one of 100 tokenized stocks available on the platform (rMETA). The article provides no information about Meta's business performance or operations; it is merely listed as a supported asset.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget 推出業界首個跨資產統一帳戶,容許以 100 種美國股票代幣作為保證金

Bitget has launched a Cross-Asset Unified Account that integrates over 370 qualified assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks, into a single margin pool. This innovation allows tokenized stocks and cryptocurrencies to function together with unified margin, enabling users to use stock tokens as collateral for futures and margin trading, or to borrow stablecoins, while maintaining dividend-earning positions.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA cross-asset unified account tokenized stocks margin pool rToken
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as an example of a tokenized stock (rMETA) available on the platform. The article provides no information about Meta's business performance or operations.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget 推出行业首个跨资产统一账户,100 种美股代币可作保证金

Bitget has launched a Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA) that consolidates over 370 qualified assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), into a single margin pool. This innovation allows users to use tokenized stocks as collateral for crypto trading and leverage trading, with eligible collateral receiving up to 95% discount rates. The platform now enables users to hold stock exposure, receive dividends, use rTokens as margin, or stake them for stablecoin loans without closing positions.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA cross-asset unified account tokenized stocks margin pool rTokens
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as an example of tokenized stock (rMETA) available on the platform. No company-specific news or performance information is provided.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget Lança Primeira Conta Unificada de Ativos Cruzados do Setor com 100 Tokens de Ações dos EUA como Margem

Bitget launched the first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA) enabling over 370 eligible assets, including 100 US stock tokens (rTokens), to function in a single margin pool. This advancement allows tokenized stocks to work alongside cryptocurrencies with unified capital efficiency, supporting multiple financial activities from one account. The platform now supports major US companies' tokenized stocks with margin discounts up to 95%.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA Cross-Asset Unified Account tokenized stocks margin pool rTokens
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as one of 100 tokenized stocks available on the platform (rMETA). The article provides no specific information about Meta's business performance or outlook; it is merely listed as an eligible asset.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Bitget lance le premier compte unifié multi-actifs du secteur, avec une marge de 100 jetons d’actions américaines

Bitget has launched the first cross-asset unified trading account (UTA) combining over 370 eligible assets, including 100 tokenized US stocks (rTokens), within a single margin pool. This advancement allows tokenized stocks to function alongside cryptocurrencies with unified capital management, enabling users to hold positions, earn dividends, use assets as margin for futures trading, or pledge them for stablecoins without liquidating positions.

AAPL AMZN META TSLA tokenized stocks unified margin account rTokens cross-asset trading
Sentiment note

Meta is mentioned only as one of 100 tokenized stocks available on the platform (rMETA). The mention is purely informational with no specific news or developments affecting the company itself.

Negative The Motley Fool • Neil Patel
Meta Platforms: AI Return on Invested Capital Is Uncertain (NASDAQ:META)

Meta is planning massive AI data center spending of $125-145 billion in 2026 alone, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not provided concrete details on expected returns on investment. While the company's advertising business is performing well, analysts question whether these unprecedented capital expenditures will generate adequate returns. Meta's recent announcement to lease excess compute capacity suggests potential overbuilding.

META AI spending capital expenditures return on investment data centers digital advertising cloud computing overbuilding
Sentiment note

The article raises significant concerns about Meta's massive AI capex spending ($125-145B in 2026) without clear ROI metrics or timelines from management. While the company's advertising business is strong, the unprecedented scale of spending relative to expected EBITDA ($145B), combined with Zuckerberg's vague response about returns and signs of overbuilding capacity, creates investor uncertainty about capital allocation efficiency.

Negative The Motley Fool • Anders Bylund
Dow Holds Steady While Nasdaq Stumbles: What Moved Markets This Week

The Nasdaq fell 2.5% for the week amid concerns about unsustainable AI infrastructure spending, with major tech stocks declining. The Dow remained relatively stable, buoyed by strong earnings from Travelers and UnitedHealth Group. Chip stocks faced particular pressure following Taiwan Semiconductor's increased capex forecast and IBM's profit warning, while Netflix dropped 8.5% despite meeting expectations.

IBM TSM GOOG GOOGL AI spending concerns chip stocks tech sector weakness earnings
Sentiment note

Dropped 2.9% due to employee lawsuit over AI-assisted layoffs and concerns about $125-145 billion spending plans

Neutral The Motley Fool • Thomas Niel
3 Utility Stocks Built for the Coming AI Power Crunch

As AI data centers proliferate globally, electricity demand is surging, creating significant opportunities for utility stocks. Three electric utilities are particularly well-positioned to benefit: Constellation Energy (nuclear power focus with direct Meta deals), Entergy (supplying Meta's $50B Louisiana data center), and NextEra Energy (merging with Dominion to gain exposure to Virginia's 'data center alley'). All three stocks offer dividend growth potential alongside earnings expansion driven by AI infrastructure demand.

CEG ETR NEE NEEPN AI data centers electricity demand utility stocks nuclear power
Sentiment note

Mentioned as major hyperscaler driving data center infrastructure investments and power demand, but article focuses on utility beneficiaries rather than Meta's prospects.

Positive The Motley Fool • Harsh Chauhan
Sandisk Stock Has Jumped Over 500% in 2026. It Can Still Become a Multibagger Thanks to This Massive News

Sandisk has secured a long-term supply agreement with Meta Platforms for NAND flash memory chips to support Meta's AI data center expansion. With a $42 billion revenue pipeline from five multi-year agreements, expected memory chip shortages lasting 4-5 years, and variable pricing riders that capture upside from price increases, analysts project Sandisk's stock could reach $4,657 (2.6x upside) if earnings reach $232.88 per share within two years.

SNDK META SKHY NAND flash memory AI data centers long-term supply agreements memory chip shortage revenue pipeline
Sentiment note

Company is aggressively expanding AI data center capacity (doubling to 14 GW by next year), developing in-house AI chips, and securing long-term supply agreements to ensure reliable access to critical memory components needed for its infrastructure build-out.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Leo Sun
The Trade Desk Has Fallen 76% This Year: Here's What Investors Should Know

The Trade Desk's stock has plummeted 76% in 2026 due to slowing growth expectations, intense competition from Amazon's DSP, a public dispute with Publicis, management turnover, and macro headwinds. While trading at historically cheap valuations (6x adjusted EBITDA), the company faces significant near-term and long-term challenges that must be resolved before it becomes an attractive investment opportunity.

TTD AMZN META GOOG adtech demand-side platform digital advertising connected TV
Sentiment note

Mentioned as a digital advertising giant with bundled adtech services in a 'walled garden' platform, but no specific positive or negative developments discussed.

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