Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Listed on NASDAQ • Communication Services / Internet Content & Information
Overview
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, 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, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; 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 consumer 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.
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Key Information
Symbol:
META
CEO:
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
Exchange:
NASDAQ
CIK:
0001326801
Website:
https://investor.fb.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
635.95
Change
8.63001
Change %
1.38%
Open
632.31
Previous Close
627.32
High
642.17
Low
626.54
Volume
19,513,673
Market Cap
1,602,929,557,504
EV/EBITDA
19.3
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
2,177,889,269
FloatShares
2,173,400,536
Float Ratio
99.79%
Shares Short
24,531,229
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
1.13%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
1.92 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.08%
Held Percent Institutions
79.54%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date (Estimated) | 2026-01-28 |
| Earnings Call (Estimated) | 2025-10-29 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 8.1869 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 7.23 |
| High EPS Estimate | 9.79 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 58,191,585,670 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 53,797,000,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 59,653,000,000 |
META Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $44,447,997,952 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 1.671 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 1.978 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $51,059,998,720 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
META Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $98,399,002,624 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $107,574,001,664 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $18,617,749,504 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 82.01% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 40.08% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 30.89% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
META Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 26.31% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $51,059,998,720 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
META Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 26.20% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -82.60% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for META (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $635.95 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $1117 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $560 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $843.08 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $850 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 1.44 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | strong_buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 60 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $44,447,997,952 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $17.63 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $51,059,998,720 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 1.671 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 1.978 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 26.31% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $98,399,002,624 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $189,458,006,016 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $75.122 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 82.01% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 18.01% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 32.64% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -82.60% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 26.20% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 82.01% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 51.94% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 40.08% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 30.89% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $18,617,749,504 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $107,574,001,664 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |