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META - Meta Platforms - Stock Price & Dividends

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

Social Media, Messaging, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality

Meta Platforms Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a range of products that enable people to connect, share, and interact with each other through various devices and platforms. The company's products are designed to facilitate communication, community building, and content sharing, and are used by billions of people around the world.

The company operates in two main segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment includes a suite of products that are designed to help people connect and share with friends and family, including:

Facebook, a social networking platform that enables people to share updates, photos, and videos, and connect with interests and communities. *

Instagram, a visual social networking platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and private messages, as well as discover and engage with content from other users. *

Messenger, a messaging application that enables people to connect with friends, family, and businesses through text, audio, and video calls. *

WhatsApp, a messaging application that allows people and businesses to communicate and transact privately.

These products are designed to provide a range of features and functionality that enable people to connect and share with each other in different ways, including through text, images, videos, and live streaming.

The Reality Labs segment is focused on developing and operating augmented and virtual reality products that enable people to feel connected and experience new things in new ways. This segment includes consumer hardware, software, and content that are designed to provide immersive and interactive experiences.

Meta Platforms Inc. was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company's products are available worldwide, and its mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

For more information about Meta Platforms Inc., including its products, mission, and financial information, you can visit the company's website at https://investor.fb.com.

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META Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,294,661m
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Internet Content & Information
GiC SubIndustry	Interactive Media & Services
TER	0.00%
IPO / Inception	2012-05-18

META Stock Ratings

Growth 5y	63.0
Fundamental	94.0
Dividend	18.2
Rel. Performance vs Sector	-0.23
Analysts	4.50/5
Fair Price Momentum	543.93 USD
Fair Price DCF	528.08 USD

META Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	0.20%
Yield on Cost 5y	0.54%
Dividends CAGR 5y	0.00%
Payout Consistency	100.0%

META Growth Ratios

Growth 12m	68.12%
Growth Correlation 12m	86%
Growth Correlation 3m	27%
CAGR 5y	22.44%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y	1.07
Sharpe Ratio 12m	1.71
Alpha vs SP500 12m	38.23
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly	1.19
ValueRay RSI	20.74
Volatility GJR Garch 1y	35.41%
Price / SMA 50	1.37%
Price / SMA 200	11.33%
Current Volume	10778.6k
Average Volume 20d	10816.2k

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What is the price of META stocks?
As of September 12, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 511.83 with a total of 10,778,571 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.18%, over one month by -0.80%, over three months by +0.96% and over the past year by +64.53%.

What are the forecast for META stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, META Meta Platforms will be worth about 607.2 in September 2025. The stock is currently trading at 511.83. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +18.63%.

Issuer	Forecast	Upside
Wallstreet Target Price	564.1	10.2
Analysts Target Price	341.7	-33.2
ValueRay Target Price	607.2	18.6

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.