FrançaisAre analysts right about Meta Platforms (META)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Meta Platforms, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 86% were profitable, average return +73% (362 calls). At 3 months: +11% average return (52% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP Securities | 20 | 85% | +68% |
| Goldman Sachs | 16 | 88% | +69% |
| Citigroup | 16 | 88% | +77% |
| Keybanc | 15 | 87% | +69% |
| Truist Securities | 15 | 87% | +71% |
Valuation
Is Meta Platforms overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Meta Platforms right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Meta Platforms's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Meta Platforms | Sector median (Communication Services) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 21.7 | 22.4 |
| Forward P/E | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 30% | 10% |
👉 Meta Platforms is valued in line with its sector (21.7 vs 22.4).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Meta Platforms pays about $2.10/share/yr → 0.34% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta Platforms a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Meta Platforms (META) is "Hold" (0 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 86% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Meta Platforms's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $755 (+32% vs $571), ranging from $580 to $1,000 (57 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Meta Platforms?
Over 1 year, 86% of analyst targets on Meta Platforms were profitable, for an average return of +73% (across 362 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Meta Platforms stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $755 within 12 months, i.e. +32% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $1,000, the most cautious $580.
What is the Meta Platforms stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $755, +32%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (86%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Meta Platforms overvalued?
Its P/E is 21.7, forward P/E 16.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.