NASDAQ:META (Meta Platforms)

About META

Meta is the world's largest online social network, with over 3.6 billion monthly active users. Users engage with each other in different ways, exchanging messages and sharing news events, photos, and videos. On the video side, the firm is in the process of building a library of premium content and monetizing it via ads or subscription revenue. Meta refers to this as Facebook Watch. The firm's ecosystem consists mainly of the Facebook app, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and many features surrounding these products. Users can access Facebook on mobile devices and desktops. Advertising revenue represents more than 90% of the firm's total revenue, with 50% coming from the U.S. and Canada and 25% from Europe. With gross margins above 80%, Meta operates at a 30%-plus margin.
  • Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Latest News

    Affectionate Asian senior mother and daughter using smartphone together at home, smiling joyfully
    Investing Articles

    Will the Meta share price reach $400?

    Meta remains one of the most exciting investment prospects. Dr James Fox explores whether the bull run can continue into…

    Read more »

    Young black woman using a mobile phone in a transport facility
    Investing Articles

    After a strong Q3 earnings report, why is the Meta Platforms share price falling?

    Short-term uncertainty is weighing on the Meta Platforms share price. But with the company producing solid earnings, could this be…

    Read more »

    Young mixed-race woman jumping for joy in a park with confetti falling around her
    Investing Articles

    If I’d invested £1k in Meta shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have today

    Meta shares are among the best-performing US stocks over the past 12 months, benefiting from positive investor sentiment, especially towards…

    Read more »

    The flag of the United States of America flying in front of the Capitol building
    Investing Articles

    Best US stocks to buy in September

    We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in September, which included one MAMAA stock.

    Read more »

    Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
    Investing Articles

    As Meta shares continue their comeback, is it too late to buy the stock?

    Meta shares are rising after a strong earnings report. But 20% short of record highs, is there still a buying…

    Read more »

    Young Asian man drinking coffee at home and looking at his phone
    Investing Articles

    Is Meta stock worth buying with the launch of Threads?

    Meta stock has risen by a monumental 135% this year. With the new launch of its new app, Threads, can…

    Read more »

    Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre
    Investing Articles

    Is the launch of Threads a game changer for the Meta share price?

    Jon Smith takes a look beyond the hype of the new Threads app launch and clarifies just what value and…

    Read more »

    Mixed-race female couple enjoying themselves on a walk
    Investing Articles

    If I’d invested £1k in Meta shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

    Jon Smith reveals the strong price gains this year of Meta shares, and explains why this might not be the…

    Read more »

    Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
    Investing Articles

    My Meta shares are up 114%. Should I take profits or buy more?

    Meta shares have soared in 2023 following AI enthusiasm and renewed focus on advertising. Gordon Best considers whether it is…

    Read more »

    A young Asian woman holding up her index finger
    Investing Articles

    “If I could buy only one stock right now, it would be…”

    Most of us have a basket of stocks we'd like to buy at any given point. But it's much harder…

    Read more »

    Young Asian man drinking coffee at home and looking at his phone
    Investing Articles

    Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

    Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

    Read more »

    Diverse group of students using mobile phone
    Investing Articles

    Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

    Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

    Read more »