Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Stock
NASDAQMETA has an Alpha Score of 50 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 4, 2026 from 4 of 4 sub-scores. 36 members of Congress disclosed 124 trades in META since 2022: 76 purchases and 48 sales, most recently Maria Elvira Salazar (partial sale, Sep 24, 2026). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported META in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $1.91B. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 101 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 4, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 26.0 and its net margin 29.8% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is META's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 50 reflects moderate overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, strong quality, moderate sentiment.
Computed Nov 4, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Meta Platforms Inc. (META)?
Most recent: Maria Elvira Salazar (partial sale, Sep 24, 2026); records start Jun 10, 2022.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-09-24 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-09-22 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-08-20 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-06-17 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Matt Van Epps R-TN · House | 2026-06-16 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| John McGuire R-VA · House | 2026-06-04 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Crenshaw R-TX · House | 2026-06-01 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Michael Rulli R-OH · House | 2026-05-06 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 3, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded META, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own META?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 3.40M | $1.91B | +80% |
| Pershing Square Bill Ackman | 3.20M | $1.80B | +20% |
| Tiger Global Chase Coleman | 2.82M | $1.59B | -9% |
| Coatue Management Philippe Laffont | 2.53M | $1.42B | -10% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 2.02M | $1.14B | +698% |
| Viking Global Investors Andreas Halvorsen | 1.87M | $1.05B | +76% |
| Altimeter Capital Brad Gerstner | 1.35M | $763.25M | -31% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Meta Platforms Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 26 | Olivan Javier | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 946 | $581K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Olivan Javier | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 82 | $50K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Olivan Javier | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 57 | $35K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Olivan Javier | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 82 | $50K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Olivan Javier | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 408 | $251K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Andreessen Marc L | Director | SELL | 5.6K | $3.4M |
| Nov 2, 26 | Andreessen Marc L | Director | SELL | 872 | $530K |
| Nov 2, 26 | Andreessen Marc L | Director | SELL | 2.0K | $1.2M |
| Nov 2, 26 | Andreessen Marc L | Director | SELL | 4.6K | $2.8M |
| Nov 2, 26 | Andreessen Marc L | Director | SELL | 4.6K | $2.8M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 4, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are META's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does META's valuation compare with the Communication Services sector?
| Metric | META | Communication Services median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 26.0 | 19.3 | 53 |
| Net margin | 29.84% | 8.64% | 64 |
| Return on equity | 29.73% | 10.78% | 66 |
Medians over the Communication Services stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 5, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Meta Platforms Inc.'s latest SEC filings say?
Latest 5Meta Raises Capital Through Mandatory Convertible Preferred and Forward Sale Agreements
Meta Platforms Inc. completed two capital-raising transactions on October 29, 2026, as disclosed in an 8-K filed with the SEC. The company sold 250 million Series A depositary shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock with a $1,000 liquidation preference per preferred share. The offering, underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, includes an over-allotment option for up to 37.5 million additional depositary shares exercisable within 30 days. The preferred stock pays cumulative dividends quarterly at 6.50% per annum, beginning February 15, 2027, and will automatically convert into Class A common stock (or, after certain conditions, Class C common stock) on or about August 15, 2029. The conversion rate per preferred share ranges from 1.3620 to 1.6000 shares, depending on the stock's volume-weighted average price during a 20-day averaging period. While the preferred stock is outstanding, Meta cannot pay dividends on or repurchase its common stock unless all accumulated preferred dividends are paid. Separately, Meta entered into forward sale agreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC covering an aggregate of 40 million shares of Class A common stock. Under these agreements, the forward sellers borrowed and sold the shares to underwriters, with Meta receiving no initial proceeds. Meta will settle the forward sales by issuing shares of Class A common stock (or, after certain conditions, Class C common stock) at its discretion on or before November 19, 2027. The initial forward sale price is $622.91875 per share, subject to daily adjustments based on the overnight bank funding rate minus a spread. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6 million shares, which would trigger additional forward sale agreements. The transactions were made under a shelf registration statement filed on October 26, 2026.
- ›Meta sold 250 million depositary shares representing 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, with an over-allotment option for 37.5 million additional shares.
- ›The preferred stock carries a $1,000 liquidation preference per share, pays cumulative dividends quarterly at 6.50%, and automatically converts into Class A or Class C common stock on August 15, 2029 at a conversion rate between 1.3620 and 1.6000 per preferred share.
- ›Meta entered into forward sale agreements for 40 million shares of Class A common stock, with an initial forward sale price of $622.91875 per share, settling by November 19, 2027.
- ›The forward sale agreements allow Meta to settle by delivering Class C common stock once that class is established, subject to certain conditions.
- ›While the preferred stock is outstanding, Meta is restricted from paying dividends on or repurchasing its common stock unless all accumulated preferred dividends are paid.
- ›The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6 million shares of Class A common stock, which would trigger additional forward sale agreements.
Meta creates non-voting Class C stock, enters agreement limiting Zuckerberg share sales
Meta Platforms Inc. on Oct. 19 approved a recapitalization that creates a new non-voting Class C common stock and declared a one-for-one stock dividend of Class C shares for each outstanding Class A and Class B share, contingent on the charter amendment taking effect Jan. 19, 2027. The company also entered a Founder Alignment Agreement with CEO Mark Zuckerberg that restricts his ability to sell most of the Class C shares he receives. Under the agreement, 80% of Zuckerberg's Class C shares are "stapled" to his voting shares: he generally cannot sell them without also selling an equivalent number of Class A or B shares or converting Class B shares. The remaining 20% are freely saleable. The stapling restriction releases gradually over 32 calendar quarters if Zuckerberg remains employed full-time at Meta. The agreement also provides for additional Class C dividends if the stock price doubles from a Sept. 10, 2026 baseline of $580.60 per share and the compound annualized shareholder return reaches at least 10%. Separately, Meta issued a press release on Oct. 21 reporting financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.
- ›Board approved amendment to certificate of incorporation creating non-voting Class C common stock, effective Jan. 19, 2027
- ›One-time stock dividend of one Class C share for each Class A and Class B share, contingent on charter effectiveness
- ›Founder Alignment Agreement with Mark Zuckerberg restricts sale of 80% of his Class C shares without corresponding reduction in voting power
- ›Stapling restrictions on Zuckerberg's Class C shares release over 32 quarters if he remains employed full-time
- ›Additional Class C dividends triggered by stock price doubling and 10% annualized shareholder return from Sept. 10, 2026 baseline
- ›Company issued Q3 2026 earnings press release on Oct. 21
Meta Q2 2026 10-Q shows ongoing legal proceedings, debt, and data center disposal
Meta Platforms filed its quarterly report for the period ended June 30, 2026. The filing covers the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year. The 10-Q includes the standard financial statements, management's discussion, and disclosures about legal proceedings, debt obligations, and capital allocation. The company has multiple outstanding senior notes issued between 2022 and 2026, with maturities ranging from 2027 to 2062. It also maintains a share repurchase program authorized in January 2017. The filing details ongoing litigation, including an FTC inquiry initiated in 2020, a European Commission statement of objections from November 2024, and various youth-related actions brought by state attorneys general and private plaintiffs. In March 2026, bellwether trials in the youth-related actions were scheduled. Also in March 2026, state attorney general cases were filed. The report notes that in October 2025, Meta acquired a data center campus in Louisiana. As of June 30, 2026, the construction in progress and land for that campus were classified as held for sale. After the quarter ended, in July 2026, Meta announced a data center campus in Texas, expected to be operational by September 2026. The company also disclosed a contingent obligation to purchase cloud capacity. The filing does not provide specific revenue or earnings figures in the excerpt, but the metadata indicates the company reports in two segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment includes advertising and other services. Geographic segments include US & Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. The report was filed with the SEC on July 30, 2026.
- ›Data center campus in Louisiana reclassified as held for sale as of June 30, 2026, after being acquired in October 2025.
- ›New data center campus in Texas announced after quarter end, with expected completion by September 2026.
- ›Youth-related state attorney general cases filed in March and May 2026; bellwether trials scheduled in March 2026.
- ›Multiple tranches of senior notes outstanding, including a new issuance in May 2026.
- ›Share repurchase program remains active, with no expiration date disclosed.
Meta Files 8-K on Q2 2026 Results
Meta Platforms Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC on July 29, 2026, reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company issued a press release and will hold a conference call to discuss the results. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, includes a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Meta also disclosed that it uses its investor relations website, news website, and the social media accounts of Mark Zuckerberg to disclose material non-public information and comply with Regulation FD. The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- ›Meta issued a press release on July 29, 2026, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- ›The company will hold a conference call to discuss the Q2 2026 financial results.
- ›The press release provides non-GAAP financial information with a reconciliation to GAAP.
- ›Meta reiterated its use of specific websites and social media accounts for material disclosure.
- ›The 8-K is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
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Meta Platforms Inc Class A is a technology company that develops and operates a family of social media applications and communication services designed to help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. The company's core offerings include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, which collectively serve billions of monthly active users worldwide. Meta generates the majority of its revenue through a sophisticated digital advertising business that leverages user data and advanced targeting algorithms to deliver ads across its platform ecosystem. Beyond its primary social media operations, Meta invests in augmented and virtual reality technologies through its Reality Labs segment, developing consumer hardware, software, and immersive content experiences. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta operates as a global technology services company serving individual consumers, businesses, and advertisers across diverse markets and geographies.