Meta Platforms (META) News Today $695.77 -1.46 (-0.21%) Closing price 06/18/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$695.55 -0.22 (-0.03%) As of 06/18/2025 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Why is Meta Platforms Down Today?Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) traded lower today amid a blend of upbeat analyst actions and robust business metrics on one hand, and security vulnerabilities, insider stock sales and legal overhang on the other. Analyst upgrades: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $807 (overweight) and BofA lifted its target to $765 (buy), underscoring optimism on Meta’s valuation. Q1 advertising strength: Ad revenues climbed 16.2% year-over-year to $42.3 billion, driven by a 5% rise in impressions and a 10% lift in average price. AI talent push: Meta advanced talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and AI entrepreneur Daniel Gross after its bid for Safe Superintelligence was rebuffed, signaling commitment to scale its AI capabilities. Dividend announcement: A $0.525/share quarterly dividend payable June 26 provides income support and reflects strong cash flow. Security enhancements: Passkey login support rolled out for Facebook mobile users, bolstering account protection and user confidence. Ad measurement collaboration: Integral Ad Science expanded tools to optimize Meta ads on Facebook and Instagram, potentially attracting additional advertising spend. Scale AI deal: Meta’s $14.3 billion, 49% investment in Scale AI underscores long-term AI data strategy, though near-term impact remains to be seen. Market mentions: Meta features in various ETF picks and price-forecast articles, reflecting sustained investor interest but no fresh guidance. Mixed research coverage: Price predictions and sector analyses provide broad context but offer limited new insights into near-term performance. Massive credential leak: Over 16 billion login records exposed, including Facebook data, raising concerns about platform security. Insider selling: Directors and CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold shares totaling millions of dollars, which may signal caution among insiders. AI talent war setback: Despite offering up to $100 million bonuses, Meta failed to lure OpenAI’s top staff, highlighting challenges in recruiting elite AI talent. Scale AI pushback: Some clients paused Scale AI projects and at least one investor sold its stake after Meta’s deal, suggesting market resistance to partnership terms. Legal overhang: Pomerantz LLP launched an investor lawsuit investigation against Meta, adding potential liability concerns. Posted 6h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. META Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 Time Period Cantor Fitzgerald Boosts Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Price Target to $807.00June 20 at 1:46 AM | americanbankingnews.comMeta Gains New Ad Safety Certifications for Facebook and InstagramJune 20 at 1:08 AM | finance.yahoo.comMeta tried to buy Ilya Sutskever's $32 billion AI startup, but is now planning to hire its CEOJune 19 at 7:27 PM | cnbc.comApple, Google and Facebook Among Services Exposed In Massive Leak of More Than 16 Billion Login RecordsJune 19 at 2:18 PM | benzinga.comMeta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman as part of AI push – reportJune 19 at 10:01 AM | proactiveinvestors.com3 Invesco ETFs Retirees Should Buy for Reliable Income in 2025June 19 at 9:45 AM | 247wallst.comMeta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman as part of AI push – reportJune 19 at 9:11 AM | proactiveinvestors.comMeta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year (June 19)June 19 at 9:00 AM | 247wallst.comInsider Selling: Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Director Sells 465 Shares of StockJune 19 at 7:28 AM | insidertrades.com3 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in JuneJune 19 at 5:15 AM | fool.comBillionaire Investors Are Buying These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Hand Over FistJune 19 at 4:46 AM | fool.comProsperity Wealth Management Inc. Has $2.49 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Prosperity Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 26.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,317 shares of the social networking company's stocJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comBoomfish Wealth Group LLC Has $2.53 Million Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Boomfish Wealth Group LLC grew its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 76.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,384 shares of the social networking company's stock afteJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comCENTRAL TRUST Co Grows Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)CENTRAL TRUST Co lifted its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 1.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 33,709 shares of the social networking company's stock after purJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comSan Luis Wealth Advisors LLC Increases Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 505.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,348 shares of the social networkingJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Stock Holdings Decreased by Global Trust Asset Management LLCGlobal Trust Asset Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 55.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,254 shares of the social networkinJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comBell Bank Has $11.09 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Bell Bank raised its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 10.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,240 shares of the social networking company's stock after buyingJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comPKO Investment Management Joint Stock Co Has $12.10 Million Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)PKO Investment Management Joint Stock Co raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 90.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 21,000 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an addiJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comNEW THINKING HONG KONG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. Ltd Sells 1,759 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)NEW THINKING HONG KONG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. Ltd reduced its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 22.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,186 shares of the social networking comJune 19 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is Insigneo Advisory Services LLC's 8th Largest PositionInsigneo Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 6.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 37,243 shares of the social networking compaJune 19 at 4:30 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Stock Position Increased by Lynch & Associates INLynch & Associates IN lifted its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 53.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,817 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying an additional 9June 19 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comStrategic Advisors LLC Reduces Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Strategic Advisors LLC reduced its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 3.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,179 shares of the social networking company's stockJune 19 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares Sold by Chicago Capital LLCChicago Capital LLC reduced its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 5.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 292,044 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 17,273 shares duringJune 19 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is Kercheville Advisors LLC's 5th Largest PositionKercheville Advisors LLC trimmed its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 7.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 17,667 shares of the social networking company's stock afterJune 19 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comBofA Raises PT on Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Maintains Buy RatingJune 19 at 3:43 AM | insidermonkey.comMeta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Earns Overweight Rating from Wells Fargo & CompanyJune 19 at 1:43 AM | americanbankingnews.comSam Altman Says Meta Offered OpenAI Staff $100M Signing BonusesJune 19 at 12:23 AM | msn.comOpenAI Is Phasing Out Scale AI Work Following Startup’s Meta DealJune 19 at 12:23 AM | msn.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Director Sells $325,160.55 in StockMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) Director Robert M. Kimmitt sold 465 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $699.27, for a total value of $325,160.55. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 9,807 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,857,740.89. The trade was a 4.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.June 18 at 11:21 PM | marketbeat.comJavier Olivan Sells 517 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) StockMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $699.27, for a total transaction of $361,522.59. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now owns 8,887 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,214,412.49. The trade was a 5.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.June 18 at 11:21 PM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Sells $1,928,283.79 in StockMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold 2,753 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $700.43, for a total value of $1,928,283.79. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 85,619 shares in the company, valued at approximately $59,970,116.17. The trade was a 3.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.June 18 at 11:20 PM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Sells $5,836,104.56 in StockMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold 8,312 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $702.13, for a total value of $5,836,104.56. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 88,372 shares in the company, valued at $62,048,632.36. This trade represents a 8.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.June 18 at 11:20 PM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Sells $9,683,513.58 in StockMeta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Get Free Report) CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold 13,793 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $702.06, for a total transaction of $9,683,513.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 96,684 shares in the company, valued at $67,877,969.04. The trade was a 12.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.June 18 at 11:20 PM | marketbeat.comReport: Meta Aims to Hire AI Investors Nat Friedman and Daniel GrossJune 18 at 9:09 PM | pymnts.comMeta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join AI efforts, The Information reportsJune 18 at 6:05 PM | reuters.comMeta's Scale AI deal has clients like Google halting projects, contractors scrambling, and one investor bailing outJune 18 at 3:54 PM | businessinsider.comMeta (META) Introduces Passkeys for Enhanced Mobile Security on Facebook | META Stock NewsJune 18 at 2:47 PM | gurufocus.comOpenAI drops Scale AI as a data provider following Meta dealJune 18 at 2:16 PM | techcrunch.comScale AI not 'winding down' following Meta deal, interim CEO tells employees and customersJune 18 at 2:03 PM | cnbc.comOpenAI is winding down its work with Scale AI, whose founder is joining MetaJune 18 at 12:20 PM | cnbc.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Meta Platforms, Inc. - METAJune 18 at 12:16 PM | globenewswire.comMeta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Price Target Raised to $807.00 at Cantor FitzgeraldCantor Fitzgerald boosted their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $676.00 to $807.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday.June 18 at 11:22 AM | marketbeat.comMeta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for June 18June 18 at 9:53 AM | 247wallst.comOpenAI's Altman says Meta offering $100M signing bonuses in AI talent warJune 18 at 9:28 AM | proactiveinvestors.comAltman Says Meta Offering $100 Million to Recruit OpenAI StaffJune 18 at 8:41 AM | pymnts.comWall Street Breakfast Podcast: Meta Looks To Poach OpenAI Talent?June 18 at 7:10 AM | seekingalpha.comIAS Expands Tools To Help Meta Ads Perform Better On Facebook And InstagramJune 18 at 7:09 AM | benzinga.comIAS Expands Tools To Help Meta Ads Perform Better On Facebook And InstagramJune 18 at 6:12 AM | finance.yahoo.comPatton Fund Management Inc. Sells 1,790 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Patton Fund Management Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 22.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 6,088 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,7June 18 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.comVivid Wealth Management LLC Trims Position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)Vivid Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 16.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,784 shares of the social networking company's stock afteJune 18 at 4:41 AM | marketbeat.com Get Meta Platforms News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for META and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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