2026 Stock Market Predictions: Meta Likely to Be the Biggest Stock Split Stock
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Market Bubble Burst: In 2026, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq are expected to enter a bear market due to current P/E ratios nearing historical highs, which could lead to a 20% to 89% loss in market value, indicating the unsustainability of high valuations.
- Rising Unemployment: The U.S. unemployment rate has reached a four-year high, and combined with high inflation and slowing economic growth, stagflation may emerge, creating policy dilemmas for the Fed that could negatively impact stock performance.
- Tech Stock Valuation Pressure: Tech stocks are valued at over 27 times forward earnings, while consumer staples are below 21 times, suggesting that basic goods companies may outperform tech stocks in 2026, reflecting a market preference for defensive stocks.
- SpaceX IPO Outlook: In 2026, SpaceX is expected to conduct the largest IPO in history, targeting to raise $30 billion, which could elevate its valuation to $1 trillion, potentially reshaping market dynamics and attracting significant investor interest.
Analyst Views on META
Wall Street analysts forecast META stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for META is 832.06 USD with a low forecast of 655.15 USD and a high forecast of 1117 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
43 Analyst Rating
36 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 665.950
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Current: 665.950
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
About META
Meta Platforms, Inc. is building human connections, powered by artificial intelligence and immersive technologies. The Company's products enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) headsets, augmented reality (AR), and wearables. It also helps people discover and learn about what is going on in the world around them, enabling people to share their experiences, ideas, photos, videos, and other content with audiences ranging from their closest family members and friends to the public at large. The Company's segments include Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA segment includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads. RL segment includes its virtual, augmented, and mixed reality related consumer hardware, software and content. Its product offerings in VR include its Meta Quest devices, as well as software and content available through the Meta Horizon Store.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
