Meta Platforms Stock - Analyst consensus stays bullish after pullback
Published on 06/17/2026 at 16:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
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Meta Platforms (US30303M1027) remains a core name in US tech, even after a noticeable pullback from its 52-week highs. Analysts still describe the Nasdaq-listed stock as a consensus buy, according to recent survey data from large financial portals.
All news and analysis on Meta Platforms stock
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How analysts rate Meta
Across major data aggregators, Meta Platforms stock carries an average recommendation in the "Buy" to "Strong Buy" range. One overview counts 64 analysts with a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average 12-month target price of around $827 per share. StockAnalysis consensus overview
Another compilation of broker estimates cites a consensus target of roughly $840, implying upside potential of about 40% versus a spot price of around $600 per share in recent trading. MarketBeat analyst survey
Consensus earnings expectations
For the current year, some analyst screens show expected earnings per share in the high-$20s range, indicating only a modest year-on-year decline after a very strong 2025 base. Barchart analysis on Meta
The same Barchart commentary points out that Meta shares have had a softer start to 2026, trading below their 52-week highs, while long-term growth expectations for advertising and AI-related revenues remain intact according to many brokers.
The product behind the stock
Meta Platforms generates most of its revenue from digital advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The group also invests heavily in AI infrastructure and virtual and mixed reality hardware under the Meta Quest and Ray-Ban Meta product lines.
Where the stock trades today
Meta Platforms shares (US30303M1027) trade on the Nasdaq at $600.21 as of 06/16/2026, 16:00 ET.
Key facts on Meta Platforms stock
- Company: Meta Platforms, Inc.
- ISIN: US30303M1027
- WKN: A1JWVX
- Ticker: META
- Venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of 06/16/2026, 16:00 ET): 600.21 USD
- Market cap: 1,520,000,000,000 USD (as of 06/16/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Interactive Media & Services
- Index membership: Standard & Poor's 500 index, Nasdaq-100
- Next earnings date: 07/29/2026
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