Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Meta Platforms (META) earnings per share (EPS) grew 33.7% a year, revenue grew 27.3% a year and free cash flow grew 22.5% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.8%. META stock trades at $701.28, a P/E of 26.1, above its historical average of 22.5. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $803.62 (+14.6%).
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.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 18.5% | 13.7% | 34.1% | A+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 33.7% | 18.6% | -4.9% | B+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 27.3% | 18.5% | 27.7% | A+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 22.5% | 14.3% | -18.3% | C |
| ROICROIC | 19.8% | 20.7% | 18.0% | A+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $26.91
- Historical Avg P/E
- 22.5
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $15.50 | $20.24 | $25.15 | $28.80 | $35.14 | $44.42 | $43.68 | $46.53 | $58.26 | $69.87 | $84.40 | $101.80 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $1.31 | $3.56 | $5.49 | $7.65 | $6.48 | $10.22 | $13.99 | $8.63 | $15.19 | $24.61 | $23.98 | $26.91 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $17,928,000,000 | $27,638,000,000 | $40,653,000,000 | $55,838,000,000 | $70,697,000,000 | $85,965,000,000 | $117,929,000,000 | $116,609,000,000 | $134,902,000,000 | $164,501,000,000 | $200,966,000,000 | $228,248,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $6,076,000,000 | $11,617,000,000 | $17,483,000,000 | $15,359,000,000 | $21,212,000,000 | $23,632,000,000 | $39,116,000,000 | $19,044,000,000 | $43,847,000,000 | $54,072,000,000 | $46,109,000,000 | $40,976,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 7.8% | 16.3% | 19.3% | 23.9% | 15.0% | 19.7% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 19.3% | 25.1% | 18.0% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
69 firms rate it — 2 strong buy, 54 buy, 11 hold, 2 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
META Stock FAQ
What is META's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for META is $803.62, with a range of $595.00 to $1,000.00. That is +14.6% from the current price of $701.28.
Do analysts rate META a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 69 firms covering Meta Platforms, the ratings are 56 buy or strong buy, 11 hold and 2 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Meta Platforms growing?
Annual growth rates for META. EPS: 33.7% over 10 years, 18.6% over 5 years, -4.9% over 1 year. Revenue: 27.3% over 10 years, 18.5% over 5 years, 27.7% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 22.5% over 10 years, 14.3% over 5 years, -18.3% over 1 year. Book value per share: 18.5% over 10 years, 13.7% over 5 years, 34.1% over 1 year.
What is META's ROIC?
Meta Platforms' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 18.0% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 19.8%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is META's P/E ratio?
META's current P/E ratio is 26.1, compared with a historical average of 22.5. Trailing earnings per share are $26.91.
What is Meta Platforms' market cap and stock price?
META last traded at $701.28 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $520.26 to $779.82. Meta Platforms has a market cap of $1.79T.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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