Meta Platforms Anticipated to Split Stock in 2026, Valued at $1.6 Trillion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Massive User Base: Meta Platforms boasts a social media network with over 3.5 billion users, including Facebook and Instagram, making it highly attractive to advertisers aiming to reach a vast audience, thereby driving advertising revenue growth.
- Strong Financial Performance: In Q3, Meta reported revenue of $51.2 billion, a 26% year-over-year increase, with adjusted earnings per share at $7.25, up 20%, showcasing the company's robust competitiveness in the digital advertising space.
- Market Growth Potential: Global ad spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2026, with social media advertising expected to grow at 16%, further enhancing Meta's market share and revenue.
- Stock Split Prospects: Although Meta has not officially announced a split, its stock price exceeding $600 and an 852% revenue growth over the past decade position it as an ideal candidate for a split, attracting 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: 615.520
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Current: 615.520
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.
