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Communication ServicesInternet Content & InformationScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

METAMeta Platforms, Inc.

Communication Services / Internet Content & Information

Low Priority

In Line With Peers

NeutralEdge 5/10
$697.52+$3.27 (+0.47%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    37
  • Value
    32
  • Quality
    83
  • Risk resilience
    58
  • Sentiment
    61
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

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

Next earnings
—

No upcoming reporting date is available yet.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 52/100

Momentum 37/100 and sentiment 61/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 45.64%

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 37/100AIQ Edge 5/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
67%
2 of 3 reported periods
Average surprise
+16.7%
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
Oct 28, 2026—$6.74——$63.25B—
Oct 21, 2026—$6.54——$63.34B—
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Buy
55
Buy
7
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$798.38
+14.46% versus current price
Based on 21 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$595.00
-14.70% vs latest price
Average target
$798.38
+14.46% vs latest price
High target
$1,000.00
+43.37% 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 date—

Upcoming earnings date not available yet.

Sentiment score61

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score37

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score52/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
21
Average target
$798.38
Target upside
14.46%
Target range
$595.00 - $1,000.00
90-day revisions
-1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
0
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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.