Microsoft and Meta Platforms May Split Stocks in 2026, Market Buzz Expected
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: Fool
- Stock Split Potential: Microsoft and Meta Platforms may announce stock splits in 2026, with Microsoft's stock nearing $500 and Meta's around $650, which could attract market attention and potentially drive share prices higher.
- Microsoft's Cloud Growth: Microsoft's Azure is the fastest-growing among major cloud providers, expected to maintain strong revenue growth through 2026, making it a preferred investment choice.
- Meta's Advertising Revenue Surge: Meta is experiencing rapid advertising revenue growth driven by generative AI, although projected capital expenditures may exceed $100 billion in 2026, showcasing the need for continued ROI to attract investors.
- Market Competition Strategy: Microsoft adopts a neutral AI strategy by partnering with OpenAI while offering various generative AI models, enhancing its competitiveness in the cloud market, whereas Meta needs breakthroughs in innovations like AI glasses to regain investor confidence.
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: 620.800
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Current: 620.800
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.
