How is META valued relative to the market?

META currently trades at a trailing P/E of 25.05x and a forward P/E of 19.04x. The stock has a beta of 1.24, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is META?

META reports a gross margin of 81.75%, an operating margin of 34.83%, a net profit margin of 29.83%. Return on equity stands at 29.85% and return on assets at 14.59%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

Does META pay a dividend?

META pays an annual dividend of $2.10, representing a forward yield of 32.00%. The payout ratio is 7.91%, which indicates the share of earnings distributed to shareholders. The most recent dividend date was 2026-06-24. Dividend sustainability should always be evaluated alongside free cash flow trends.

What is the analyst price target for META?

Based on a consensus of 57 analysts, the median price target is $750.00, the most optimistic target is $1,000.00, the most conservative target is $580.00. At the current price of $721.31, the median target implies 4% upside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

Which ETFs hold META?

META is held by 4 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in XLC (19.20%), QQQ (3.54%), CHAT (2.70%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence META's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for META?

As of the most recent session, META closed at $721.31. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 36.9 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 29 days. A Golden Cross is in place. 30-day historical volatility is at 48.0%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for META and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for META fired on 09.09.26 at $653.69. The position has been held for 14 trading days. 10-day return from entry: +12.68%. 20-day return: +13.03%. The historical edge of the signal system for META is +10.26% across 45 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the 15-20% range, averaging 18.8% at 10 days and 16.1% at 60 days.

META – Meta Platforms, Inc.

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$721.31

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+10.26%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 1 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

36.9

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

16%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

77% / 23%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

09.09.26

Date

Signal entry date

$653.69

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

14d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+12.68%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+13.03%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

–

+30d

Not yet reached

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +1 / 7

META shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 25.5 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

META Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $721.31 · ATR14: $3.27

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +1 / 7

META shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 29d	Strength: 0.21 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	36.9 – Strong	ADX38: 36.4
Volatility (HV30)	48.0% – Rising	HV90: 47.9% \| HV180: 44.9%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	0.74 ATR ↓	EMA21: $694.66
GD200 Extension	4.5 ATR – Normal	GD20: 0.4 \| GD50: 4.2 \| GD100: 5.0

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 29 days but strength is declining (0.21). The trend is intact but losing energy.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 36.9 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 36.4. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 48.0% | HV90: 47.9% | HV180: 44.9%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $633.43 above GD200 $629.54 by 0.62%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing

Price is 0.74 ATR from the EMA21 ($694.66) but the distance is shrinking.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $711.83 (0.4 ATR) | GD50: $633.43 (4.2 ATR) | GD100: $619.27 (5.0 ATR) | GD200: $629.54 (4.5 ATR). ATR14: $3.27.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2012					-22.57	12.19	-29.44	-13.51	22.17	-4.00	32.01	-1.55	-30.37
2013	10.64	-8.34	-7.92	8.77	-11.23	4.32	48.33	10.14	19.97	-0.42	-5.51	16.13	95.18
2014	14.37	11.35	-10.64	-4.54	3.52	6.67	6.74	3.40	3.08	-2.04	5.17	3.89	42.61
2015	-3.24	5.31	3.10	-3.55	0.25	6.83	8.17	-5.00	3.06	12.12	0.90	-2.30	33.41
2016	9.77	-7.10	3.90	1.31	0.20	-3.79	8.54	1.46	1.66	1.72	-8.56	-0.04	12.55
2017	11.52	1.73	3.37	5.60	-0.66	-0.36	14.03	1.24	-0.67	6.25	-3.00	0.78	51.00
2018	3.02	-7.65	-9.18	10.69	10.31	0.17	-12.56	2.38	-3.91	-6.56	-7.34	-7.09	-27.74
2019	T 22.86	-2.57	2.72	T 14.64	-8.06	T 17.58	0.64	-3.66	T -2.36	T 9.01	4.14	2.78	51.28
2020	-3.75	T -5.74	-15.09	T 28.26	11.28	-2.09	6.79	16.37	-11.35	T -1.32	5.97	T -4.67	30.21
2021	T -3.95	-1.68	T 11.18	8.85	1.91	5.65	0.54	7.79	-11.17	-5.67	T -1.67	T 8.29	25.07
2022	-7.47	-33.85	T 9.27	-10.84	T -8.28	-14.52	-0.58	T 1.88	-17.95	-32.79	T 24.05	-0.08	-64.45
2023	19.42	14.25	22.21	12.79	8.86	5.27	11.39	-8.31	T 1.29	-1.81	T 4.91	8.97	183.76
2024	12.66	24.15	-3.33	-12.45	6.29	T 5.60	-5.91	T 4.74	11.86	-1.54	1.26	T -1.23	69.08
2025	15.01	-4.20	-12.01	-6.31	T 13.16	10.01	T 7.54	-1.51	-0.10	-9.62	1.61	T 3.00	10.15
2026	T 10.16	-8.24	-12.46	T 5.64	3.90	-6.19	T -9.17	-3.03	T 25.35	-0.64			10.90

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

META - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for META:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
09.09.26	$653.69	14d	+12.68%	+13.03%	+0%	+0%
08.07.26	$603.12	16d	+6.75%	-1.31%	-1.31%	-1.31%
14.04.26	$662.49	16d	+2.43%	-7.63%	-7.63%	-7.63%
27.01.26	$672.97	8d	+0.63%	-3.44%	-3.44%	-3.44%
23.12.25	$664.94	6d	-0.73%	-0.73%	-0.73%	+0%
31.07.25	$773.44	12d	+0.86%	-3.33%	-3.33%	-3.33%
02.05.25	$597.02	32d	+7.85%	+8.45%	+14.38%	+18.99%
02.12.24	$592.83	20d	+4.64%	-1.28%	-1.28%	-1.28%
12.08.24	$515.95	12d	+2.34%	+1.04%	+1.04%	+1.04%
05.06.24	$495.06	27d	+0.89%	+3.01%	+0.77%	+0.77%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for META: 10.26%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
15-20%	1	+18.85%	+13.79%	+16.13%	+16.13%	Hold
10-15%	3	+12.76%	+13.4%	+11.61%	+13.58%	Hold
7-10%	1	+7.85%	+8.45%	+14.38%	+18.99%	Hold
5-7%	2	+6.69%	+0.28%	+0.28%	+0.28%	Close
3-5%	6	+3.89%	+8.84%	+7.53%	+9.38%	Close
1-3%	8	+2.16%	+8.01%	+7.17%	+13.81%	Hold
0-1%	7	+0.64%	-0.8%	+0.99%	+0.62%	Close
-1-0%	2	-0.47%	-0.36%	-0.36%	+0%	Neg
-3-1%	3	-2.48%	-2%	-2%	-0.91%	Neg
-5-3%	5	-4.06%	-5.23%	-4.3%	-0.67%	Neg
-7-5%	3	-5.87%	-5.88%	-5.88%	+0%	Neg
-10-7%	3	-7.71%	-7.71%	-7.71%	-5.34%	Neg
<-10%	1	-11.53%	-11.53%	-11.53%	-11.53%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 1% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 25.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

16%

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

77% / 23%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

73,561,975.9

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$720.00 · 0.2%

GEX flip strike is very close to spot price. Crossing this level can trigger a regime change – from suppressed to amplified volatility.

Max Pain

$720.00 · 0.2%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$721.31

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

META GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 16% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (77% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 16% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$1.70 T
PE Ratio (TTM)	25.05
Forward PE	19.04
PEG Ratio	0.86
EV/EBITDA	15.66
Price/Sales	7.43
Price/Book	6.49
Beta	1.24

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	81.75%
Operating Margin	34.83%
Net Margin	29.83%
ROE	29.85%
ROA	14.59%

Dividends

Metric	Value
Annual Dividend	$2.1
Forward Yield	32.00%
Payout Ratio	7.91%
Dividend Date	2026-06-24

Analyst Consensus (57 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$750
High Target	$1000
Low Target	$580

About Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The FoA segment offers Facebook, which enables people to build community through feed, reels, stories, groups, marketplace, and other; Instagram that brings people closer through Instagram feed, stories, reels, live, and messaging; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; Meta AI, an assistant that's available across apps, as a stand-alone app, on AI glasses, and on the web; Threads, an application for text-based updates and public conversations; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact. The RL segment provides virtual and augmented reality products, including consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, as well as Meta Quest devices that enable social experiences across gaming, fitness, entertainment, and more. The segment also includes wearables such as AI glasses like Ray Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses; and the Meta Ray Ban Display, which combines AI glasses with an integrated lens display and the Meta Neural Band, a wrist worn device using electromyography that lets people control their AI glasses through neuromuscular signals. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Broadcom Inc., and OpenAI, L.L.C. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

ETF Holdings

Meta Platforms, Inc. is included in 4 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
XLC	19.20%
QQQ	3.54%
CHAT	2.70%
SPY	2.30%

Frequently Asked Questions – Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

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