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Communication ServicesInternet Content & InformationScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

META

Catalysts
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Communication Services· Internet Content & Information
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 8/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$578.54
+$6.20 (+1.08%)
Latest market quote
Momentum51
Value38
Quality83
Risk Resilience62
Sentiment54
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 28, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 58/100

Momentum 51/100 and sentiment 54/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 29.34%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 51/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
75%
6 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+5.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
-14.0%
Jul 29, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 29, 2026$7.19$6.18-14.0%$60.22B$60.8B
Apr 29, 2026$6.70$10.44+55.8%$55.56B$56.31B
Jan 28, 2026$8.19$8.88+8.4%$58.33B$59.89B
Oct 29, 2025$6.72$1.05-84.4%$49.51B$51.24B
Jul 30, 2025$5.88$7.14+21.4%$44.82B$47.52B
Apr 30, 2025$5.23$6.43+22.9%$41.34B$42.31B
Jan 29, 2025$6.75$8.02+18.8%$47B$48.39B
Oct 30, 2024$5.25$6.03+14.9%$40.2B$40.59B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
55
Buy
7
Hold
12-month analyst target
$737.13
+27.41% versus current price
Based on 14 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$595.00
+2.85% vs latest price
Average target
$737.13
+27.41% vs latest price
High target
$886.00
+53.14% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 28, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$6.75

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$63.25B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score54

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score51

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score58/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
14
Average target
$737.13
Target upside
27.41%
Target range
$595.00 - $886.00
90-day revisions
-3

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
insidermonkey.com · Sep 1, 2026

Meta May Overtake Google Search This Year. That Makes Its AI Capex Harder to Dismiss

Meta may be on track to surpass Google Search this year, says Bernstein.

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

META Looks 31.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ as Speech AI Launch Bolsters Growth Prospects

On September 01, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) unveiled Muse Voice Transcribe, an advanced speech recognition model designed to identify over 20 speak

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

META Reiterated by Wedbush -- Price Target Maintained at $595

Meta Platforms Inc (META) Analyst Rating Update - October 2023 On October 3, 2023, Meta Platforms (META) received a rating update from Wedbush, which has rei

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

Meta (META) Settles for $18 Billion Over Youth Mental Health Claims

On September 01, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc (META) reached a settlement with 48 states and Washington D.C., agreeing to pay up to $18 billion to resolve allegatio

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META Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for META stock?

META's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move META stock?

Upcoming events that could move META include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could META's next earnings report affect the stock?

META's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive META stock higher?

META could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt META stock?

META could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.