Meta Platforms (META) - Stock Price & Dividends

Exchange: USA Stocks • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US30303M1027

Meta Platforms Inc., previously known as Facebook, Inc., develops products that allow individuals to connect and share with loved ones across various platforms like mobile devices, computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables on a global scale. The company operates in two key segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs.

The Family of Apps division offers popular social media platforms like Facebook, where people can share, discuss, discover, and connect with others based on shared interests. Additionally, Instagram provides a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages through various features like feed, stories, reels, video, live broadcasts, and shopping. Messenger is a messaging application that facilitates communication via text, audio, and video calls, connecting people with friends, family, communities, and businesses. WhatsApp, another messaging app, is widely used by individuals and businesses for private communication and transactions.

In contrast, the Reality Labs segment focuses on developing augmented and virtual reality products. These include consumer hardware, software, and content that immerse users in virtual experiences, enabling them to feel connected regardless of time or location.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta Platforms, Inc. aims to revolutionize the way people interact and share moments with one another. For more information, visit their official website at https://investor.fb.com.

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META Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,232,869m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
GiC SubIndustry Interactive Media & Services
TER 0.00%
IPO / Inception 2012-05-18

META Stock Ratings

Fundamental 8.47
Dividend 0.09
Growth 5y 5.95
Rel. Performance vs Sector 5.16
Analysts 4.44/5
Fair Price Momentum 571.60 USD
Fair Price DCF 493.29 USD

META Dividends

Yield 12m 0.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.30%
Dividends CAGR 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 1.0%

META Growth Ratios

Growth 12m 140.75%
Growth Correlation 12m 86%
Growth Correlation 3m 83%
CAGR 5y 23.95%
Sharpe Ratio 12m 3.73
Alpha vs SP500 12m 101.88
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly 1.25
ValueRay RSI 32.65
Volatility GJR Garch 1y 34.01%
Price / SMA 50 6.78%
Price / SMA 200 40.9%
Current Volume 9981.1k
Average Volume 20d 14085.9k

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What is the price of META stocks?
As of March 28, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 493.86 with a total of 9,981,059 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.31%, over one month by +1.40%, over three months by +38.16% and over the past year by +143.73%.
What is the forecast for META stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, META Meta Platforms will be worth about 640.6 in March 2025. The stock is currently trading at 493.86. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +29.71%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 504.5 2.16%
Analysts Target Price 341.7 -30.8%
ValueRay Target Price 640.6 29.7%

Understanding Meta Platforms Inc.: A Deep Dive

The History

Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, Meta Platforms Inc., initially known as Facebook, started as a social networking site for Harvard students before expanding to other universities and eventually the public. The platform's intuitive design and social connectivity features quickly attracted a massive user base, making it one of the world's leading social media companies.

Core Business

At its core, Meta Platforms Inc. is a technology company that focuses on connecting people. Its initial and most well-known product, Facebook, allows users to share content, engage with friends and family, and connect with communities. Over the years, Meta has broadened its portfolio by acquiring other platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, expanding its ecosystem to include photo and video sharing, messaging, and virtual reality.

Side Business Ventures

Beyond social media and messaging platforms, Meta has ventured into hardware and virtual reality, mainly through its acquisition of Oculus VR. This move underscores Meta’s interest in shaping the future of immersive virtual experiences and its commitment to developing new avenues for social interaction in virtual and augmented reality spaces. Additionally, Meta is investing in various side projects related to blockchain and artificial intelligence to broaden its technology footprint and explore new digital horizons.

Current Market Status

As of the latest update in 2023, Meta Platforms Inc. faces both opportunities and challenges in the market. It remains a dominant player in the social media landscape, boasting billions of active users across its platforms. However, it is navigating through regulatory scrutinies, privacy concerns, and the fast-evolving tech landscape. The company's pivot to focusing on the metaverse as a long-term goal reflects its ambition to lead the next digital frontier, betting on immersive virtual experiences as the future of social connectivity. Despite short-term pressures and a competitive market, Meta's expansive ecosystem and innovation focus position it as a key player in shaping the future of digital interaction.