META Should I Buy
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Meta Platforms Inc. is a strong buy for a beginner investor with a long-term horizon and $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The company's robust financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, heavy AI-driven growth potential, and recent congressional purchases indicate significant upside potential. Despite minor pre-market price weakness and neutral technical indicators, the long-term growth story and institutional confidence make this an excellent investment opportunity.
The MACD is negatively expanding (-2.993), RSI is neutral at 34.375, and moving averages are converging, indicating no clear short-term trend. Key support lies at $652.015, with resistance at $718.399. The stock is trading near support levels, which could present a favorable entry point for long-term investors.
Strong Q4 financial performance with 23.78% YoY revenue growth and 11.40% YoY EPS growth.
Analysts have consistently raised price targets, with most targets exceeding $800, reflecting confidence in Meta's AI-driven growth.
Ackman's Pershing Square invested $2 billion in Meta, signaling strong institutional confidence.
Congress members made significant purchases in the last 90 days, indicating positive sentiment.
Meta's AI advancements and ad efficiency improvements are driving revenue growth.
Elevated FY26 opex and capex could pressure near-term margins.
Pre-market price decline of -0.35% and neutral technical indicators suggest short-term uncertainty.
Broader market (S&P
is slightly negative (-0.03%) in pre-market, which could weigh on sentiment.
Meta reported strong Q4 2025 financials: Revenue increased by 23.78% YoY to $59.89B, Net Income grew by 9.26% YoY to $22.77B, EPS rose by 11.40% YoY to $8.89, and Gross Margin improved slightly to 81.79%. These metrics highlight robust growth and profitability.
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive on Meta, with multiple firms raising price targets to $800-$930 and maintaining Buy or Outperform ratings. Analysts cite strong Q4 results, AI-driven growth, and disciplined capex as key drivers of future performance.
