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 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/meta-platforms-meta/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/meta-platforms-meta/data.json",
 "title": "Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Is META a Buy? Get daily AI trade plans for Meta Platforms. Analysis of AI ad targeting, Reality Labs spending, and technical price targets.",
 "headline": "Meta Platforms Inc. (META)",
 "published": "2026-02-23T19:59:18+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-29T07:15:54.182+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-29T18:08:30.425Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "META",
  "name": "Meta Platforms Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Communication Services",
  "industry": "Internet Content & Information",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.meta.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 715.62,
  "previousClose": 751.66,
  "change": -36.04,
  "changePercent": -4.79,
  "open": 750.039978,
  "high": 750.58002,
  "low": 713.19,
  "volume": 27713500,
  "averageVolume": 27626550,
  "marketCap": 1823046404734,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 790.79999,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 520.26001,
  "marketOpen": true,
  "asOf": "2026-09-29T07:15:54.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 27.168415,
  "eps": 26.53,
  "dividendYield": 0.002934108430615615,
  "beta": 1.243,
  "priceToSales": 8.044735,
  "priceToBook": 7.0306096,
  "revenueTtm": 228246994944,
  "grossMargin": 0.8136543806845282,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.29848
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 67.79,
  "macd": 40.39,
  "sma50": 617.14,
  "sma200": 626.77,
  "rsiSignal": "Bullish",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Bullish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 75,
  "consensus": "Buy",
  "fairValue": 715.62,
  "analystTarget": 790,
  "analystCount": 62,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-29T07:15:54.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 715.62,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 3.07,
   "risk": "volatile"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 701.31,
  "aggressiveEntry": 715.62,
  "stopLoss": 646.18,
  "stopLossPercent": 7.86,
  "targets": [
   736.37,
   771.44,
   806.5
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 482.54,
    "base": 804.37,
    "upside90th": 1340.85
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 438.91,
    "base": 904.12,
    "upside90th": 1862.42
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 419.39,
    "base": 1016.25,
    "upside90th": 2462.56
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 411.08,
    "base": 1142.28,
    "upside90th": 3174.12
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 409.55,
    "base": 1283.94,
    "upside90th": 4025.18
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 412.77,
    "base": 1443.17,
    "upside90th": 5045.7
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 419.69,
    "base": 1622.15,
    "upside90th": 6269.74
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 429.7,
    "base": 1823.32,
    "upside90th": 7736.82
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 442.44,
    "base": 2049.44,
    "upside90th": 9493.18
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 457.74,
    "base": 2303.6,
    "upside90th": 11593.05
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  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "META Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$750.04",
    "Day Range": "$713.19 to $750.58",
    "Prev Close": "$751.66",
    "Volume": "27.71M",
    "52-Week Range": "$520.26 to $790.80",
    "Market Cap": "$1.82T"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (14% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "META Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 4 quarters, META beat estimates 3 times. However, the stock fell 2 times the next day. This suggests positive news is often \"priced in\" or investors are selling the news."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "META Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($617.14 and $626.77), indicating a bullish trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 67.79 signals bullish momentum, while the MACD at 40.39 further supports positive sentiment. The stock is also trading above its 20-day EMA at $681.28. Key support levels are indicated by the 50-day SMA and the 20-day EMA, while resistance may be tested near previous highs. Volume has been slightly above average recently, suggesting sustained investor interest. The overall technical structure points towards continued upward pressure, provided key moving averages hold as support.",
    "Analysts forecast strong revenue growth of 26.00% for the current year and 20.00% for the next, driven by continued strength in digital advertising and new monetization strategies.",
    "The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($617.14 and $626.77) with a bullish RSI, suggesting sustained upward price pressure.",
    "Over $588 million in insider sales have been recorded, accompanied by a 'Heavy Sell Signal' verdict, raising concerns about management's confidence in future performance.",
    "The company missed EPS estimates for the quarter ending June 2026 by 14.4%, indicating potential challenges in meeting profitability expectations.",
    "The base case for Meta Platforms Inc. (META) over the next 6-12 months anticipates continued growth driven by its dominant position in digital advertising and ongoing investments in AI and the metaverse. Analysts project revenue growth of 26.00% for the current year and 20.00% for the next, with an average EPS estimate of $31.21 for 2026. The median analyst target price of $790 suggests a potential upside of 10.4% from current levels. However, potential headwinds include the significant insider selling activity and the recent earnings miss, which could signal underlying operational challenges or increased competitive pressure. A failure to meet forward revenue growth expectations or a shift in advertising spend could negatively impact the stock. Conversely, successful monetization of new AI features or significant user growth in its core platforms could drive the stock above analyst targets."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor insider selling closely; while $588.4 million in sales have been reported, further significant dispositions could signal internal concerns.",
     "The stock is trading above key moving averages (50-day and 200-day SMA), indicating bullish technical momentum, but a break below the 50-day SMA at $617.14 could signal a trend reversal.",
     "Given the premium valuation and recent earnings miss, consider position sizing carefully and utilize stop-loss orders, potentially placed below the 50-day SMA to mitigate downside risk."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Revenue Growth Projections",
     "text": "Analysts forecast strong revenue growth of 26.00% for the current year and 20.00% for the next, driven by continued strength in digital advertising and new monetization strategies.",
     "source": "Wall Street Estimates"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Technical Momentum",
     "text": "The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($617.14 and $626.77) with a bullish RSI, suggesting sustained upward price pressure.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Significant Insider Selling",
     "text": "Over $588 million in insider sales have been recorded, accompanied by a 'Heavy Sell Signal' verdict, raising concerns about management's confidence in future performance.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Recent Earnings Miss",
     "text": "The company missed EPS estimates for the quarter ending June 2026 by 14.4%, indicating potential challenges in meeting profitability expectations.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Meta Platforms Inc. (META) presents a strong fundamental profile, with a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.17, which is above the sector average P/E of 23.9, but justified by its superior profit margins and revenue growth. The company's profit margin stands at an impressive 29.83%, significantly higher than the sector average ROE of 15.6%. Its Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 8.04 also indicates a premium valuation, consistent with its market dominance. Revenue growth was reported at 28% in the latest quarter, far exceeding the sector average of 13.7%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 is in line with the sector average, suggesting a manageable debt load. While the valuation appears stretched compared to sector averages, the company's consistent profitability and strong revenue expansion support its current trading multiple.",
    "Meta Platforms Inc. (META) most recently reported earnings for the quarter ending June 2026, with an EPS of $6.18, missing analyst estimates of $7.22 by 14.4% and resulting in a price drop of 7.95%. This follows a pattern of mixed earnings surprises, with a beat in the March 2026 quarter and a beat in the December 2025 quarter, but a miss in the September 2025 quarter. Despite the recent EPS miss, forward revenue estimates remain strong, with the current year projected to grow by 26.00% and next year by 20.00%.",
    "Significant insider selling, with over $588 million in sales and a 'Heavy Sell Signal' verdict, presents a notable risk, suggesting potential internal concerns despite positive external analyst ratings. Also, the recent earnings miss for the June 2026 quarter, where EPS fell short of expectations by 14.4%, indicates potential headwinds in profitability that could pressure the stock. The premium valuation, with a P/E ratio above the sector average, also exposes the stock to greater downside if growth expectations are not met."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "1.82T"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "27.17"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "26.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.29%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "790.80"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "520.26"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bullish RSI Bullish SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $617.14, 200-day: $626.77), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bullish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "67.79"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "40.39"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "617.14"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "626.77"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.59",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.58",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.19",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.04"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "META Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (67.8) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$736.37",
    "TARGET 2": "$771.44",
    "TARGET 3": "$806.50",
    "STOP LOSS": "$646.18"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+7.95%",
    "Average Feb return": "-2.38%",
    "Average Mar return": "-0.33%",
    "Average Apr return": "+5.69%",
    "Average May return": "+3.87%",
    "Average Jun return": "+2.11%",
    "Average Jul return": "+1.27%",
    "Average Aug return": "+1.37%",
    "Average Sep return": "-3.27%",
    "Average Oct return": "-4.23%",
    "Average Nov return": "+2.14%",
    "Average Dec return": "+1.07%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.07%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in META in September 2016 would be worth about $55,869 today, compared with about $35,663 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in META today could grow to about $32,190 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $162,000 and a bear case around $6,396. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "META Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $1,142 for META by 2030 in the base case, from $716 today (1.6x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $411. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on META's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using META's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "META simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$483",
        "$804",
        "$1,341"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$439",
        "$904",
        "$1,862"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$419",
        "$1,016",
        "$2,463"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$411",
        "$1,142",
        "$3,174"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$410",
        "$1,284",
        "$4,025"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$413",
        "$1,443",
        "$5,046"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$420",
        "$1,622",
        "$6,270"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$430",
        "$1,823",
        "$7,737"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$442",
        "$2,049",
        "$9,493"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$458",
        "$2,304",
        "$11,593"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  {
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "META Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$588.4M",
    "Insiders": "22",
    "Avg Transaction": "$3.2M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in META",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "May 29, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "SANDBERG SHERYL K. Director",
        "Sell",
        "105.0K",
        "$50.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 5, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "COX CHRISTOPHER K Officer",
        "Sell",
        "60.0K",
        "$46.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 9, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "97.1K",
        "$45.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 8, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "97.1K",
        "$45.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 21, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "97.1K",
        "$45.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 7, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "55.6K",
        "$39.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 6, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "55.6K",
        "$39.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 21, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "77.4K",
        "$39.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 22, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "77.4K",
        "$39.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 4, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "ZUCKERBERG MARK Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "55.6K",
        "$39.1M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Meta+Platforms+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Meta Platforms Inc. (META) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is currently rated a 'Buy' by analysts, with a consensus score of 75. The median analyst price target is $790, suggesting a 10.4% upside from the current price of $715.62. While technicals are bullish and fundamentals strong, significant insider selling and a recent earnings miss warrant caution."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s (META) fair value and upside potential?",
   "answer": "The calculated fair value for Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is $715.62, indicating no immediate upside based on this metric. However, the median analyst target price stands at $790, projecting a potential upside of 10.4%."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks facing Meta Platforms Inc. (META)?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for Meta Platforms Inc. (META) include significant insider selling totaling $588.4 million, a recent earnings miss for the June 2026 quarter, and a premium valuation relative to sector averages. These factors could lead to downside pressure if growth falters or investor sentiment shifts."
  },
  {
   "question": "How are Meta Platforms Inc.'s (META) recent earnings performing?",
   "answer": "Meta Platforms Inc. (META) recently reported an EPS miss for the quarter ending June 2026, with actual EPS of $6.18 against an estimate of $7.22. This follows a mixed pattern of earnings surprises in prior quarters, though forward revenue growth estimates remain strong."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the Wall Street consensus for Meta Platforms Inc. (META)?",
   "answer": "Wall Street analysts largely maintain a positive outlook on Meta Platforms Inc. (META), with 8 'Strong Buy' ratings, 46 'Buy' ratings, and only 7 'Hold' ratings among 62 analysts. The overall consensus score is 75, indicating a 'Buy' recommendation."
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