Zuckerberg Dropped Out of Harvard in 2004, Now Worth $233 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 17h ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Dropout Background: Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard in 2004, a decision anticipated by friends and family, ultimately dedicating himself to building Facebook and launching his entrepreneurial journey.
- Impact of Facemash: His early project Facemash, although short-lived, laid the groundwork for Facebook's creation, showcasing his potential in the social networking space and transforming how people connect online.
- Return to Harvard: In 2011, Zuckerberg returned to Harvard as CEO, drawing significant attention from students, which highlighted his success and influence in the tech industry, further solidifying Facebook's brand image.
- Wealth Achievement: Today, Zuckerberg's net worth is estimated at $233 billion, ranking him fourth on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, reflecting his immense success and impact in the technology sector.
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: 646.060
Low
655.15
Averages
832.06
High
1117
Current: 646.060
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.
