NASDAQ: META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
After hours: $553.90(-0.5%) · as of 7:59 PM ET
Market Cap
$1.42T
52w High
$796.25
52w Low
$520.26
P/E
20.98
Volume
24.16M
Outstanding Shares
2.55B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 28.02% over the last year. Revenue grew 27.65% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 44.02% to 38.08%. Free cash flow declined 18.27% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 38.08%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 27.65% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family.
Valuation
Stock splits
No stock splits recorded for this ticker.
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
52
Buy
11
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Oct 28, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $6.84 · Revenue est $63.24B
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Dividends
$2.10/shareQuarterlySafeMETA pays a dividend with a 0.38% dividend yield, covered 8.7× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
0.38%
Annual Div / Share
$2.10
CAGR
—
Payout Ratio
3.91%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$0/mo
In 5 yrs
$0/mo
In 10 yrs
$0/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$4/yr $0/mo | $4/yr $0/mo | $4/yr $0/mo |
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 8.7× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.