Meta Platforms, Inc.
METANASDAQCommunication ServicesInternet Content & Information
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.65T
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.21
- Forward P/E
- 25.68
- Dividend yield
- 0.32%
- 52-week range
- $520.26$779.82
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 21.58M
Meta Platforms (META) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $633.27 - $648.04 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $779.82 |
| 52-Week Low | $520.26 |
| Open | $638.18 |
| Volume (last close) | 14.79M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 21.58M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 228.25B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 68.10B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 40.98B |
| EPS (TTM) | $26.53 |
| Profit Margin | 29.84% |
| Operating Margin | 38.08% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.07% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.43 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.10 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.92% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.65T |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 2.57B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.21 |
| Forward P/E | 25.68 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 7.22 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 6.31 |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $659.49 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $632.42 |
| 1-Year Change | −11.60% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Meta Platforms at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meta Platforms (META) has a market capitalization of $1.65T. The stock trades at 24.2× trailing earnings, 25.7× forward earnings and 7.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $68.10B on revenue of $228.25B (a 29.8% profit margin) and generated $40.98B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 27.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $15.46B in cash and securities against $112.32B of debt, a net debt position of $96.86B.
Meta Platforms pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.10 per share a year, a 0.32% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 8% payout ratio and 1 consecutive year of dividend increases.
The share price is down 11.6% over the past year. At $642.62 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $520.26 to $779.82, above its 200-day moving average of $632.42.
Based on 59 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $818.95, 27.4% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Meta Platforms
What is the current stock price for META?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, META stock trades at $642.62. The 52-week range is $520.26–$779.82, with a day range of $633.27–$648.04.
What is the P/E ratio for META?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meta Platforms's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 24.2, meaning investors pay $24.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 25.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Meta Platforms operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does META pay dividends?
Yes, Meta Platforms pays a 0.32% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.10 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 7.9%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for META?
Based on ratings from 59 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for META is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $818.95, a 27.4% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $642.62.
What is the market cap of META?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meta Platforms's market capitalization is $1.65T, classifying it as a mega-cap company. Meta Platforms operates in the Communication Services sector within the Internet Content & Information industry.