Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Acquired by Sigma Investment Counselors Inc.

Sigma Investment Counselors Inc. boosted its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 21.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,828 shares of the social networking company’s stock after buying an additional 3,503 shares during the period. Sigma Investment Counselors Inc.’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $14,379,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of META. Parametrica Management Ltd increased its position in Meta Platforms by 17.8% during the third quarter. Parametrica Management Ltd now owns 19,040 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $13,807,000 after acquiring an additional 2,880 shares during the period. WestEnd Advisors LLC grew its position in Meta Platforms by 9.9% during the third quarter. WestEnd Advisors LLC now owns 61,470 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $44,579,000 after buying an additional 5,533 shares in the last quarter. William Mack & Associates Inc. raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 11.7% in the third quarter. William Mack & Associates Inc. now owns 1,977 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $1,433,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Victory Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Meta Platforms by 25.5% during the third quarter. Victory Financial Group LLC now owns 9,906 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $7,184,000 after buying an additional 2,011 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Guerra Pan Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 3rd quarter valued at $225,000. 79.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Meta Platforms Stock Performance

Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $606.73 on Tuesday. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 12 month low of $520.26 and a 12 month high of $779.82. The company has a current ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 1.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. The company has a market capitalization of $1.55 trillion, a PE ratio of 20.69, a PEG ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.19. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $671.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $632.13.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The social networking company reported $7.40 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.54 by $0.86. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 30.73% and a net margin of 31.15%. The business had revenue of $64.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $63.34 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $7.25 EPS. Meta Platforms’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.01 EPS for the current year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st were issued a dividend of $0.5250 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 21st. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 7.16%.

Meta Platforms News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Meta’s advertising business remains a key support. Revenue increased 26% in the latest quarter, and AI-driven improvements to ad targeting and engagement are helping Meta benefit even as AI agents pressure traditional search. Why AI is boosting Meta’s ad business while hurting Google search
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to view Meta favorably, with the stock receiving a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating. The company’s long-term upside depends on whether its AI investments generate sufficient advertising and new-business growth. Meta Platforms Stock Now Rated Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Meta postponed new business-account terms after criticism that they could enable extensive scraping of news and other websites. The delay reduces immediate backlash but highlights ongoing concerns about AI data practices and potential regulation. Meta delays new business terms after outcry
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are increasingly focused on the scale and funding of Meta’s AI buildout. The company is reportedly considering at least $20 billion in bond offerings, while a separate 6.5% preferred-share issuance raises concerns about expensive capital, dilution-like effects, and balance-sheet pressure. Meta eyes at least $20 billion from potential bond offerings Meta 6.5% preferreds issuance
• Negative Sentiment: Large capital expenditures—projected at $135 billion to $145 billion for 2026—are raising questions about free cash flow, returns on AI investment, and possible shareholder dilution. Market pressure on major AI spenders has added to the stock’s weakness. Meta and Alphabet face market pressure over capital expenditures
• Negative Sentiment: Settlements involving alleged social-media addiction and harm to young users may limit litigation costs in the near term, but plaintiffs’ attorneys are still demanding product and safety changes, preserving regulatory and reputational risk. Attorney calls for meaningful changes after Meta and Snap settlements

Insider Transactions at Meta Platforms

In other Meta Platforms news, COO Javier Olivan sold 946 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $640.00, for a total transaction of $605,440.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 5,040 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,225,600. This represents a 15.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 149,515 shares of company stock valued at $102,183,520. 13.53% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on META shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $920.00 to $940.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Loop Capital lifted their price objective on Meta Platforms from $740.00 to $955.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $900.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Tigress Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $945.00 target price (down from $995.00) on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $885.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $833.12.

About Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms, Inc is a technology company that develops social networking, messaging, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence products. The company’s principal platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads, which enable users to connect, communicate, share content, and discover products and services.

Meta also operates Reality Labs, its division focused on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies. Reality Labs develops products such as Meta Quest virtual reality headsets and related software and experiences, along with research and hardware intended to support immersive computing.