What's Going On With Meta Platforms Stock?

Meta Platforms, Inc. META shares are up 3% over the past five days. 

What To Know:

Three important court decisions came down this week that will have implications for Meta. On Monday, a U.S. district judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest over fake Facebook ads that portray him promoting cryptocurrency and other fraudulent investments.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to impose limits on the way President Joe Biden’s administration may communicate with social media platforms. The decision rejected a challenge made on the grounds of freedom of speech regarding how officials encouraged the removal of posts deemed misinformation.

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday that Meta must face a lawsuit which claims Meta passes over American workers for jobs in favor of cheaper visa recipients. 

Meta shares have gained more than 45% year-to-date despite a multitude of legal challenges. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Meta Platforms shares are trading above the stock’s 50-day moving average of $479.50 and near its 52-week high of $531.48. 

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Is META A Good Stock To Buy?

When deciding whether to buy a stock, there are some key fundamentals investors may want to consider. One of these factors is revenue growth. Buying a stock is essentially a bet that the business will continue to grow and generate profits in the future.

Meta Platforms has reported average annual revenue growth of 18.78% over the past 5 years. .

It's also important to pay attention to valuation when deciding whether to buy a stock. Meta Platforms has a forward P/E ratio of 25.97. This means investors are paying $25.97 for each dollar of expected earnings in the future. The average forward P/E ratio of Meta Platforms's peers is 26.09.

Other important metrics to look at include a company's profitability, balance sheet, performance relative to a benchmark index and valuation compared to peers. For in-depth analysis tools and important financial data, check out Benzinga PRO.

META Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Meta Platforms shares are up 1.08% at $518.64 at the time of publication Thursday.

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