Meta Platforms (META.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Meta Platforms (META.US) – stock price at 592.14 $, August 2026
Meta Platforms stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Meta Platforms Price Target 2026: Analysts See 28% Upside

The average price target for Meta Platforms is $759.41. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 28,25% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Meta Platforms overvalued or undervalued?

Meta Platforms is currently undervalued with a gap of 28.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $592.14, which places Meta Platforms in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $683.47, and overvalued when the price exceeds $835.35.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Meta Platforms, the fair value range lies between $683.47 and $835.35.


See the full price target analysis for Meta Platforms →

Analyst Ratings for Meta Platforms stock in 2026: Strong Buy

68 analysts cover Meta Platforms. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 88.2% recommend buying. The average price target is $759.41, which gives an upside of 28.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.54/5)
Strong Buy
47 (69.1%)
Buy
13 (19.1%)
Hold
6 (8.8%)
Sell
2 (2.9%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.54 out of 5 based on 68 analysts

About Meta Platforms – Internet Content & Information

Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment's products include Facebook, which enables people to share, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices through chat, audio and video calls, and rooms; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising virtual reality hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Meta Platforms

$ 1,5T Market cap
$ 228B Revenue
Internet Content & Information Industry
22.22 P/E
6.56 P/S
5.43 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
meta.com Website

What kind of stock is Meta Platforms?

Stable stock

Meta Platforms is classified as a stable stock.

Score Overview for Meta Platforms

💰 Value Score 43/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 83/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 39/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 55/100

📈 Valuation

Meta Platforms trades at a P/E ratio of 22.2, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 18.6 (16% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 6.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 5.4. The PEG ratio is 0.83 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Meta Platforms has a profit margin of 29.8% (excellent) and an operating margin of 30.9%. Return on equity (ROE) is 29.9% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 14.6%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -13.4% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.99 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 51.1% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.72% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Meta Platforms Dividend 2026: 0.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Meta Platforms in 2026

Dividend yield
0.36%
Dividend per share
0.53 USD
Payout ratio
7.1%
Low
Dividend growth (1 years)
-29.3%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.28 USD

When does Meta Platforms pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 15, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 25, 2026
Latest payment date
June 25, 2026

How much does Meta Platforms pay in dividends?

Meta Platforms pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.53 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.36%. Over the last 1 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 29.3%.

The payout ratio is 7.1%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Meta Platforms

We have registered dividend payments for Meta Platforms since 2024-02-21. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 7 times, most recently on 2026-06-15. This stock qualifies as a sporadic dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 3 years. That makes it interesting for investors looking for occasional dividend income.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-06-152026-06-250.53USDUnknown period
2026-03-162026-03-260.53USDUnknown period
2025-12-152025-12-230.53USDUnknown period
2025-03-142025-03-260.53USDUnknown period
2024-09-162024-09-260.50USDUnknown period
2024-06-142024-06-260.50USDUnknown period
2024-02-212024-03-260.50USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Meta Platforms 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Meta Platforms have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 18,858,229 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include KIMMITT ROBERT M, Alford Peggy, Olivan Javier and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 18,858,229 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 18,858,229 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: KIMMITT ROBERT M sold 500 shares at 562 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is selling: KIMMITT ROBERT M, Alford Peggy, Olivan Javier, Mahoney Curtis J., LI SUSAN J and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Meta Platforms (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Meta Platforms. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 KIMMITT ROBERT M Sell 500 562 280,780
2026-07-31 Alford Peggy Sell 464 544 252,212
2026-07-27 Olivan Javier Sell 837 608 508,770
2026-07-20 Olivan Javier Sell 837 646 540,576
2026-07-13 Olivan Javier Sell 1,534 661 1,014,173
2026-07-06 Olivan Javier Sell 2,076 603 1,251,309
2026-07-01 KIMMITT ROBERT M Sell 500 608 303,875
2026-06-15 Olivan Javier Sell 140 600 84,000
2026-06-01 Olivan Javier Sell 837 629 526,716
2026-06-01 KIMMITT ROBERT M Sell 504 629 317,162

Who is buying and selling Meta Platforms shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: KIMMITT ROBERT M, Alford Peggy, Olivan Javier, Mahoney Curtis J., LI SUSAN J and others. In total, 18,858,229 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Meta Platforms Short Selling 2026: 1.7% Sold Short

Low short interest: 1.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
1.7%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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1.7%

When Does Meta Platforms Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Meta Platforms is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Meta Platforms 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Meta Platforms (META.US) – RSI 47, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Meta Platforms technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Meta Platforms Inc.

Meta Platforms Inc. is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $588.77 is 4.8% below the 20-day average ($618.20). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 2.0% below the 50-day average ($600.91). Long term, the stock is 6.8% below the 200-day average ($631.76), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (600.91) is below the 200-day average (631.76), which is a classic bearish signal for Meta Platforms Inc..

Is Meta Platforms Inc. overbought or oversold?

Meta Platforms Inc. has an RSI of 46.7, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Meta Platforms Inc.

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-8.585), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-3.469) by 5.116, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-12.733), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-13.629) by 0.896, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a weekly basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Meta Platforms Inc.

Meta Platforms Inc. has an annual standard deviation of 38.4%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Meta Platforms Inc.

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-8.585). Weekly bearish (-12.733).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 46.7 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Meta Platforms stock in 2026

Should you buy Meta Platforms stock now?
No, the technical signal for Meta Platforms is currently SELL. Meta Platforms trades at $592.14 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -8.585 with falling momentum (signal: -3.469); RSI is at 46.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $759.41 points to 28.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Meta Platforms stock?
The average analyst price target for Meta Platforms is $759.41. The current price is $592.14, which gives an upside of 28.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $683.47 and $835.35.
Is Meta Platforms a dividend stock?
Yes, Meta Platforms is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.36%. The latest dividend was $0.53 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/15/2026. The payout ratio is 7.1%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/25/2026.
When does Meta Platforms pay a dividend in 2026?
Meta Platforms pays its next dividend on 6/25/2026. The latest dividend was $0.53 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/15/2026. The dividend yield is 0.36%. The payout ratio of 7.1% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Meta Platforms stock?
Meta Platforms is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 38.4%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Meta Platforms overvalued?
No, Meta Platforms is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (28.2% upside). Meta Platforms has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 22.2 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 6.6, a P/B ratio of 5.4. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 28.2%.
Is Meta Platforms overbought?
No, Meta Platforms is not overbought. RSI is at 46.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 46.7 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 4.2% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Meta Platforms earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Meta Platforms has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Meta Platforms shorted?
Yes, Meta Platforms is shorted with 1.7% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Meta Platforms stock?
No, insiders are not buying Meta Platforms shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 20 sales. On a net basis, 18,858,229 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 18,858,229 $ sold. Active sellers include KIMMITT ROBERT M, Alford Peggy, Olivan Javier and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Meta Platforms a good stock?
Based on our total score, Meta Platforms is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 55 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 43/100, Quality: 83/100, Momentum: 39/100. In addition: analysts see 28.2% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.36%; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Meta Platforms is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Meta Platforms stock?
The outlook for Meta Platforms based on current data: the average analyst price target is $759.41 (+28.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 22.2 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Meta Platforms stock falling?
Meta Platforms is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.2% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Meta Platforms go?
The average analyst price target for Meta Platforms is $759.41, which corresponds to a potential gain of 28.2% from the current price of $592.14. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Meta Platforms fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Meta Platforms. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Meta Platforms do?
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. ... The company belongs to the Kommunikation sector, more specifically the Internet Content & Information industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Meta Platforms as an investment.
Did Meta Platforms raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Meta Platforms. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Meta Platforms making money or losing money?
Yes, Meta Platforms is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 29.8% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 30.9%. At a P/E ratio of 22.2, you currently pay 22.2 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Meta Platforms go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Meta Platforms is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.99 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 51% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Meta Platforms have a lot of debt?
No, Meta Platforms has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 51%. For the kommunikation sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.