Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$607.75 +7.90 (+1.32%)

(As of 12/24/2024 05:30 PM ET)

Meta Platforms - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 43 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
4

Buy
37

Based on 43 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Meta Platforms in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 43 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 35 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for META.

Consensus Price Target

$638.00
4.98% Upside

According to the 43 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Meta Platforms, the average price target is $638.00. The highest price target for META is $811.00, while the lowest price target for META is $360.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.98% from the current price of $607.75.

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META Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Month Ago 11/26/23 to 11/25/24	3 Months Ago 9/27/23 to 9/26/24	1 Year Ago 12/26/22 to 12/26/23
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	35 Buy rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	34 Buy rating(s)	42 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$638.00	$634.71	$591.23	$352.74
Forecasted Upside	4.98% Upside	12.32% Upside	4.12% Upside	-0.59% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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META Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

META Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Meta Platforms Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Meta Platforms	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.86	2.69	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.98% Upside	272.84% Upside	13.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent META News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/18/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$660.00 ➝ $725.00	+17.04%
12/17/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$650.00 ➝ $700.00	+13.12%
12/10/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$650.00 ➝ $670.00	+9.20%
11/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$675.00 ➝ $675.00	+19.53%
11/1/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$652.00 ➝ $641.00	+12.22%
10/31/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$645.00 ➝ $705.00	+24.21%
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10/31/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$635.00 ➝ $660.00	+15.82%
10/31/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$690.00 ➝ $719.00	+26.18%
10/31/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$620.00 ➝ $635.00	+12.38%
10/31/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+19.46%
10/31/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Schindler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$585.00 ➝ $583.00	+1.26%
10/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$550.00 ➝ $630.00	+9.42%
10/31/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$650.00 ➝ $675.00	+16.73%
10/31/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform
10/31/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$525.00 ➝ $530.00	-9.11%
10/31/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$630.00 ➝ $660.00	+13.19%
10/31/2024	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. White Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$620.00 ➝ $660.00	+11.52%
10/31/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$811.00 ➝ $811.00	+37.04%
10/31/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$605.00 ➝ $630.00	+6.45%
10/31/2024	Pivotal Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Wlodarczak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$780.00 ➝ $800.00	+35.18%
10/25/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+18.88%
10/24/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Cote-Colisson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/22/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+18.09%
10/17/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+16.42%
10/16/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Mathivanan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$670.00 ➝ $670.00	+16.40%
10/14/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$555.00 ➝ $636.00	+6.86%
10/14/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$590.00 ➝ $663.00	+12.04%
10/9/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$560.00 ➝ $655.00	+11.40%
10/7/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $665.00	+12.49%
9/26/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $600.00	+5.58%
9/10/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$600.00	+18.86%
8/16/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$575.00 ➝ $645.00	+21.92%
8/6/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$550.00 ➝ $575.00	+17.09%
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$525.00 ➝ $585.00	+18.26%
8/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$570.00 ➝ $570.00	+13.26%
8/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$550.00 ➝ $600.00	+15.83%
8/1/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$525.00 ➝ $615.00	+29.52%
8/1/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$550.00 ➝ $575.00	+21.10%
7/25/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/16/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Khajuria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$620.00	+24.96%
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7/10/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$530.00 ➝ $600.00	+11.77%
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$360.00	-18.03%
4/25/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$610.00 ➝ $575.00	+16.51%
8/28/2023	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
8/1/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$353.00 ➝ $375.00	+17.70%
7/28/2023	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$380.00	+21.91%
7/27/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$285.00	-11.15%
7/27/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$361.00 ➝ $407.00	+36.32%
7/25/2023	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$350.00	+20.02%
6/26/2023	92 Resources Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/27/2023	Huber Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight
4/11/2023	OTR Global Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Mixed ➝ Positive
3/20/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
3/6/2023	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell
2/3/2023	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$180.00	-4.65%
2/2/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Kulkarni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$125.00 ➝ $210.00	+10.73%
2/2/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$220.00 ➝ $255.00	+34.46%
2/2/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Blackledge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$135.00 ➝ $175.00	+14.29%
1/20/2023	MKM Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rohit Kulkarni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$140.00 ➝ $155.00	+13.11%

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Should I Buy Meta Platforms Stock? META Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Meta Platforms pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Meta Platforms
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Meta:

Recent estimates from analysts suggest a potential stock price of 22, indicating a positive outlook for Meta's financial performance.
Meta continues to innovate and expand its product offerings, which can lead to increased user engagement and revenue growth.
The company has a strong market presence and brand recognition, which can provide a competitive advantage in the tech industry.
Meta's investments in virtual and augmented reality technologies position it well for future growth in emerging markets.
With a focus on enhancing user privacy and security, Meta is likely to improve its reputation and attract more users, potentially boosting its stock value.

Meta Platforms
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Meta for these reasons:

Recent estimates have shown significant fluctuations in stock price predictions, with a low estimate of 5, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty.
Regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges could pose risks to Meta's operations and profitability, impacting investor confidence.
Increased competition in the tech space may hinder Meta's growth prospects and market share.
Concerns over user data privacy and security breaches could damage Meta's reputation and lead to user attrition.
The company's heavy reliance on advertising revenue makes it vulnerable to economic downturns and shifts in consumer behavior.

META Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 43 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Meta Platforms is $638.00, with a high forecast of $811.00 and a low forecast of $360.00.
: 43 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meta Platforms in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings, 35 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" META shares.
: According to analysts, Meta Platforms's stock has a predicted upside of 4.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Meta Platforms's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Meta Platforms has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Guggenheim, Hsbc Global Res, Jefferies Financial Group, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Monness Crespi & Hardt, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Pivotal Research, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Roth Mkm, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Meta Platforms more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Meta Platforms is 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how META compares to other companies.

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Meta Platforms (META) Stock Forecast & Price Target