Apple Stock Performance: Apple shares surged to an all-time high following positive analyst commentary and strong demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup, which has outsold the previous model by 14% in its first 10 days.
Analyst Upgrades and Predictions: Analysts from Loop Capital and Melius Research have upgraded Apple’s stock ratings, citing potential for significant upside through 2027, driven by strong sales in China and improvements in product offerings, including the iPhone Air.
Consumer Appeal of New Models: The iPhone 17 is seen as a compelling option for consumers due to its enhanced features at the same price point as the iPhone 16, with additional discounts making it an attractive purchase.
Market Sentiment and Future Outlook: Despite previous concerns about tariffs and AI developments, the recent positive trends in Apple's stock and product performance suggest a strong recovery, with expectations for continued growth and innovation in the coming years.
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
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.
36 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 660.620
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Current: 660.620
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Wolfe Research
Outperform
downgrade
$850 -> $800
2026-01-05
New
Reason
Wolfe Research
Price Target
$850 -> $800
2026-01-05
New
downgrade
Outperform
Reason
Wolfe Research lowered the firm's price target on Meta Platforms to $800 from $850 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. 2026 could be another positive year for Internet stocks, though maybe not as much outperformance as the prior three years given current, elevated multiples for some of the firm's coverage, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm added that it sees opportunities for estimates upside driven by AI developments and product catalysts, a relatively healthy macro backdrop, successful capital allocation, and pockets of re-rating potential.
Baird
Colin Sebastian
Outperform
downgrade
$820 -> $815
2025-12-23
Reason
Baird
Colin Sebastian
Price Target
$820 -> $815
2025-12-23
downgrade
Outperform
Reason
Baird analyst Colin Sebastian lowered the firm's price target on Meta Platforms to $815 from $820 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model along with framing the bull/bear debate heading into 2026.
Wedbush
Outperform
to
NULL
downgrade
$920 -> $880
2025-12-19
Reason
Wedbush
Price Target
$920 -> $880
2025-12-19
downgrade
Outperform
to
NULL
Reason
Wedbush lowered the firm's price target on Meta Platforms to $880 from $920 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Meta is the firm's top advertising pick for 2026, supported by resilient digital ad trends, strong adoption of Advantage+, and monetization of new channels, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Margins are expected to contract next year, though additional cost discipline could provide upside, Wedbush says.
Morgan Stanley
Brian Nowak
Overweight
downgrade
$820 -> $750
2025-12-11
Reason
Morgan Stanley
Brian Nowak
Price Target
$820 -> $750
2025-12-11
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak lowered the firm's price target on Meta Platforms to $750 from $820 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. While the firm is "bullish" into 2026, it is lowering its FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates by about 8% each on the back of 5% and 6%, respectively, higher operating expense expectations and now models $33 of FY27 EPS, the analyst tells investors.
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.
