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Q: What sector and industry does Meta Platforms (META) operate in?

Meta Platforms is in the Communication Services sector and Interactive Media & Services industry. They are listed on the NASDAQ.

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Why is it moving?

Meta Platforms shares are trading higher after Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $640 to $680.

Meta Platforms (META) Forecast

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock Quotes, Forecast and News Summary

Meta Platforms Stock (NASDAQ: META) stock price, news, charts, stock research, profile.

Open	$612.00
Close	-
Volume / Avg.	9.98M / 12.02M
Day Range	$605.62 - $627.15
52 Wk Range	343.18 - 638.40
Market Cap	$1.58T
P/E Ratio	28.53
Dividend Yield	0.33%
Exchange	NASDAQ
RSI	59
Short Interest	1.35%
Days to Cover	2.53

Recent News

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Financials

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Sep 24

Oct 24

Nov 24

Dec 24

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Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.9

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Open	$612.00
Close	-
Volume / Avg.	9.98M / 12.02M
Day Range	$605.62 - $627.15
52 Wk Range	343.18 - 638.40
Market Cap	$1.58T
P/E Ratio	28.53
Dividend Yield	0.33%
Exchange	NASDAQ
RSI	59
Short Interest	1.35%
Days to Cover	2.53

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EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

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FAQ

How do I buy Meta Platforms (META) stock?

You can purchase shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) through any online brokerage.

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Who are Meta Platforms (META) competitors?

Other companies in Meta Platforms’s space includes: Grindr (NYSE:GRND), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Tripadvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Weibo (NASDAQ:WB).

What is the forecast, or price target, for Meta Platforms (META) stock?

Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $650.95.

What is the current price for Meta Platforms (META)?

The stock price for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is $627.2 last updated January 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM EST.

Does Meta Platforms (META) pay a dividend?

A quarterly cash dividend of 0.50 per share of Class A Common Stock. The quarterly cash dividend was payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record on December 16, 2024.

When is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reporting earnings?

Meta Platforms’s Q4 earnings are confirmed for Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Is Meta Platforms (META) going to split?

There is no upcoming split for Meta Platforms.

What sector and industry does Meta Platforms (META) operate in?

Meta Platforms is in the Communication Services sector and Interactive Media & Services industry. They are listed on the NASDAQ.