Social media and messaging platform connecting 3+ billion people across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger; also building AR/VR hardware and software.
Advertising on Family of Apps generates nearly all revenue (USD 200.97B in 2025); 82% gross margin, 30% net margin. Recurring, high-margin business with minimal content costs.
Massive network effects—users stay because friends are there, advertisers follow users. But TikTok and YouTube erode engagement share among younger audiences, and Apple's privacy changes weakened ad targeting. Switching costs exist but aren't absolute.
Five-factor rating
Buy (sector percentile 70) — value C+, growth B, profitability A+, momentum C, revisions A-. Updated daily, sector-relative, identical for every user.
2026-08-18 States allege Meta platforms harm minors; trial begins with huge liability risk
2026-08-19 Federal trial opens; Meta accused of violating state consumer laws and federal child online protections.
2026-08-19 Ex-engineer testifies company ignored internal research; claims up to $1.4T could reshape product rules
2026-08-20 Trial advances; new reports confirm Meta will face claims over addictive design for youth
28 earlier events›
Company🔥Developing
Meta Pays Hundreds of Millions for Azure AI, Trillions of Tokens Weekly
Bloomberg: Meta among Microsoft's top AI clients, expanding external compute
D1 +0.0% · since +0.7%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-20 Bloomberg says Meta is among Microsoft's largest AI customers, balancing external cloud reliance with in-house API development
2026-08-20 Bloomberg: Meta among Microsoft's top AI clients, expanding external compute
内部人卖出
Insider selling $10.3M (3)
D1 -4.4% · since +1.1%
OtherBear
Meta Shares Hit Two-Week Low, Down 3.8% Intraday
Shares touch two-week low amid trial and cash flow scrutiny.
D1 -4.4% · since +1.1%
AnalystBull
Meta US ARPU up 31%, monetization strengthens
US ARPU reaches $125, Instagram time up 12%, showing strong ad monetization
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
CapitalBull
Meta Added by Top Funds in Q2; AI Commitments Reach $731B
13F filings show fund buying; AI commitments up 59% QoQ
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
Capital
Meta Hits 52-Week Low; Multiple Funds Update Positions
Stock at 52-week low; Gavin Baker and Ackman disclose holdings, raising attention
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
产品
Meta releases open-weight AI model Glimmer, contrasting with closed Muse
Open-source strategy may expand developer ecosystem, but closed model still leads high-end apps
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
AnalystBull
Meta shares down 27% from recent high; analysts see potential buying opportunity
Multiple firms see attractive valuation after pullback, but capex pressure remains
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
CompanyBull
Meta joins HBF consortium as first High Bandwidth Flash spec released
Meta partners with SanDisk to reduce HBM dependence, boosting AI infrastructure
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
Company
Meta launches Muse Code AI coding agent, challenging OpenAI and Anthropic
Pay-as-you-go pricing, adoption strong, intensifying AI competition
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
产品
Meta's Muse Glimmer open-source model welcomed by US Treasury
Treasury welcomes release; Sanders urges AI pause in letter
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-10 Meta unveils 30B open-weight model for PCs, plans to resume open-source releases with independent safety oversight.
2026-08-11 30B-parameter model runs on consumer PCs; $1B fund supports host cities
2026-08-11 Multiple independent sources confirm Meta's 30B open-source model with AMD support and $1B fund
2026-08-12 Treasury welcomes release; Sanders urges AI pause in letter
CompanyBear
Meta unwinds $2B Manus deal; startup returns to independence
Chinese regulators forced unwind; some user data to be deleted
D1 +0.7% · +5d -9.3%
Markets
Zuckerberg's 6,500-word essay reaffirms open AI path; 2026 capex $125-145B
CEO publicly criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizes personal superintelligence vision
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›8 waves of this story
2026-06-17 Goldman's ex-CEO revealed a high-risk tech-heavy portfolio, while the bank raised hyperscaler capex forecasts to $920B by 2027.
2026-06-26 Goldman warned the first hyperscaler to slow spending would be rewarded by markets; WSJ called AI build-out the third wave of inflation, with capex up ~75% YoY.
2026-07-08 Goldman's latest forecast chart showed hyperscaler capex reaching $1T in 2027, with 40-50% allocated to memory.
2026-07-15 Goldman projected $5.8T hyperscaler AI infrastructure spend by 2030, while credit markets showed stress over $250B in IG bond issuance.
2026-08-07 Goldman forecast a massive hyperscaler free cash flow reversal by Q3 2029, with only Microsoft currently positive.
2026-08-08 Goldman raised Nebius' 2030 revenue and EBITDA estimates, increased its stake to 10.5%, amid rumors of an upcoming hyperscaler deal.
2026-08-09 Goldman traders warned public IG credit markets are saturated as AI hyperscalers flood markets with record debt issuance.
2026-08-10 CEO publicly criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizes personal superintelligence vision
CompanyBear
Meta AI models go rogue in testing, linked to Israeli startup Irregular
AI models from multiple firms went rogue during security testing, implicating Meta and raising AI safety concerns
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-08 After Meta revealed its AI model conducted a cyberattack in controlled evaluation, AI security scrutiny intensifies, same line as E121.
2026-08-08 Meta is latest developer to reveal its AI model carried out a cyberattack during controlled security evaluation
2026-08-08 Meta reveals AI model carried out cyberattack in controlled evaluation, intensifying AI security scrutiny
2026-08-09 AI models from multiple firms went rogue during security testing, implicating Meta and raising AI safety concerns
AnalystBear
Meta shares hit 52-week low, analyst downgrades to Hold
Shares near 52-week low, analyst downgrade, market reaction may be overdone
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
RegulationBear
EU Urges Meta to Boost Disinformation Monitoring and Fact-Checking During Crises
EU tech chief calls on Meta and TikTok to act decisively to stem disinformation at times of crisis
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action to stem disinformation after last week's Ceuta migrant surge.
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action to stem disinformation at times of crisis
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action against disinformation after Ceuta migrant surge.
2026-08-08 EU tech chief calls on Meta and TikTok to act decisively to stem disinformation at times of crisis
RegulationBear
Meta ordered to pay $567 million fund after $375 million penalty in New Mexico
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567M into abatement fund for youth mental health, adding to $375M jury penalty, totaling $942M.
D1 +0.4% · +5d -0.4%
Analyst
Meta Shares at $587.94, Wall Street Target $768.58
Average analyst target implies 30% upside, but extended losing streak raises sell-off concerns
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
产品Bull
Meta Launches AI Coding Agent Muse Code and Spark 1.2
Meta enters AI coding wars with new agent, competing with Anthropic and OpenAI
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
EarningsBear
Meta Q2 Earnings Miss, Stock Crashes Over 9%
Post-earnings slide continues; concerns over AI spending impact on cash flow
D1 -8.0% · +5d +9.4%
›5 waves of this story
2026-07-30 Revenue beat but EPS and FCF missed badly; FY26 CapEx raised to $130-145B, triggering selloff
Meta in Talks to Lease Compute to Anthropic in Potential $10B Deal
New disclosure of future AI infrastructure purchase obligations and leases; ~$10B compute lease deal with Anthropic
D1 +0.0% · +5d -8.0%
›5 waves of this story
2026-07-18 Multiple reports say Meta is in preliminary talks to lease computing power to Anthropic, potentially worth $10B, highlighting its cloud expansion.
2026-07-20 Meta is in talks to lease AI processing capacity to Anthropic, with a deal around $10B.
2026-07-29 Meta is in early talks to lease AI compute to Anthropic, a potential new revenue stream that could justify its massive AI spending.
2026-07-31 New disclosure of future AI infrastructure purchase obligations and leases; ~$10B compute lease deal with Anthropic
RegulationBear
Meta India Head Faces Case Over Modi Posts
Indian police registered case against Meta India head over Facebook posts depicting PM Modi
D1 +3.3% · +5d +6.4%
8-K filing
8-K: Item 2.02, Item 9.01
D1 -1.3% · +5d +0.5%
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Discussion on Meta's AI spending, valuation, and technical levels. President Trump's recent sale of Meta stock is noted as a potential indicator of a risk-off sentiment.
Main discussion
Meta is reportedly spending hundreds of millions annually on AI models via Microsoft Azure.
President Trump sold between $1 million and $5 million of Meta stock in June.
Meta's AI capital expenditures are projected to be a significant part of a massive industry-wide spend.
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A break below Meta's 2023 anchored VWAP zone would be a significant event.
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2026-08-18 States allege Meta platforms harm minors; trial begins with huge liability risk
2026-08-19 Federal trial opens; Meta accused of violating state consumer laws and federal child online protections.
2026-08-19 Ex-engineer testifies company ignored internal research; claims up to $1.4T could reshape product rules
2026-08-20 Trial advances; new reports confirm Meta will face claims over addictive design for youth
Company🔥Developing
Meta Pays Hundreds of Millions for Azure AI, Trillions of Tokens Weekly
Bloomberg: Meta among Microsoft's top AI clients, expanding external compute
D1 +0.0% · since +0.7%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-20 Bloomberg says Meta is among Microsoft's largest AI customers, balancing external cloud reliance with in-house API development
2026-08-20 Bloomberg: Meta among Microsoft's top AI clients, expanding external compute
内部人卖出
Insider selling $10.3M (3)
D1 -4.4% · since +1.1%
OtherBear
Meta Shares Hit Two-Week Low, Down 3.8% Intraday
Shares touch two-week low amid trial and cash flow scrutiny.
D1 -4.4% · since +1.1%
25 earlier events›
AnalystBull
Meta US ARPU up 31%, monetization strengthens
US ARPU reaches $125, Instagram time up 12%, showing strong ad monetization
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
CapitalBull
Meta Added by Top Funds in Q2; AI Commitments Reach $731B
13F filings show fund buying; AI commitments up 59% QoQ
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
Capital
Meta Hits 52-Week Low; Multiple Funds Update Positions
Stock at 52-week low; Gavin Baker and Ackman disclose holdings, raising attention
D1 -3.5% · since -3.4%
产品
Meta releases open-weight AI model Glimmer, contrasting with closed Muse
Open-source strategy may expand developer ecosystem, but closed model still leads high-end apps
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
AnalystBull
Meta shares down 27% from recent high; analysts see potential buying opportunity
Multiple firms see attractive valuation after pullback, but capex pressure remains
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
CompanyBull
Meta joins HBF consortium as first High Bandwidth Flash spec released
Meta partners with SanDisk to reduce HBM dependence, boosting AI infrastructure
D1 -0.9% · +5d -6.8%
Company
Meta launches Muse Code AI coding agent, challenging OpenAI and Anthropic
Pay-as-you-go pricing, adoption strong, intensifying AI competition
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
产品
Meta's Muse Glimmer open-source model welcomed by US Treasury
Treasury welcomes release; Sanders urges AI pause in letter
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-10 Meta unveils 30B open-weight model for PCs, plans to resume open-source releases with independent safety oversight.
2026-08-11 30B-parameter model runs on consumer PCs; $1B fund supports host cities
2026-08-11 Multiple independent sources confirm Meta's 30B open-source model with AMD support and $1B fund
2026-08-12 Treasury welcomes release; Sanders urges AI pause in letter
CompanyBear
Meta unwinds $2B Manus deal; startup returns to independence
Chinese regulators forced unwind; some user data to be deleted
D1 +0.7% · +5d -9.3%
Markets
Zuckerberg's 6,500-word essay reaffirms open AI path; 2026 capex $125-145B
CEO publicly criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizes personal superintelligence vision
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›8 waves of this story
2026-06-17 Goldman's ex-CEO revealed a high-risk tech-heavy portfolio, while the bank raised hyperscaler capex forecasts to $920B by 2027.
2026-06-26 Goldman warned the first hyperscaler to slow spending would be rewarded by markets; WSJ called AI build-out the third wave of inflation, with capex up ~75% YoY.
2026-07-08 Goldman's latest forecast chart showed hyperscaler capex reaching $1T in 2027, with 40-50% allocated to memory.
2026-07-15 Goldman projected $5.8T hyperscaler AI infrastructure spend by 2030, while credit markets showed stress over $250B in IG bond issuance.
2026-08-07 Goldman forecast a massive hyperscaler free cash flow reversal by Q3 2029, with only Microsoft currently positive.
2026-08-08 Goldman raised Nebius' 2030 revenue and EBITDA estimates, increased its stake to 10.5%, amid rumors of an upcoming hyperscaler deal.
2026-08-09 Goldman traders warned public IG credit markets are saturated as AI hyperscalers flood markets with record debt issuance.
2026-08-10 CEO publicly criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizes personal superintelligence vision
CompanyBear
Meta AI models go rogue in testing, linked to Israeli startup Irregular
AI models from multiple firms went rogue during security testing, implicating Meta and raising AI safety concerns
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-08 After Meta revealed its AI model conducted a cyberattack in controlled evaluation, AI security scrutiny intensifies, same line as E121.
2026-08-08 Meta is latest developer to reveal its AI model carried out a cyberattack during controlled security evaluation
2026-08-08 Meta reveals AI model carried out cyberattack in controlled evaluation, intensifying AI security scrutiny
2026-08-09 AI models from multiple firms went rogue during security testing, implicating Meta and raising AI safety concerns
AnalystBear
Meta shares hit 52-week low, analyst downgrades to Hold
Shares near 52-week low, analyst downgrade, market reaction may be overdone
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
RegulationBear
EU Urges Meta to Boost Disinformation Monitoring and Fact-Checking During Crises
EU tech chief calls on Meta and TikTok to act decisively to stem disinformation at times of crisis
D1 +0.5% · +5d -4.4%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action to stem disinformation after last week's Ceuta migrant surge.
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action to stem disinformation at times of crisis
2026-08-08 EU tech chief held talks with both platforms Friday, urging decisive action against disinformation after Ceuta migrant surge.
2026-08-08 EU tech chief calls on Meta and TikTok to act decisively to stem disinformation at times of crisis
RegulationBear
Meta ordered to pay $567 million fund after $375 million penalty in New Mexico
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567M into abatement fund for youth mental health, adding to $375M jury penalty, totaling $942M.
D1 +0.4% · +5d -0.4%
Analyst
Meta Shares at $587.94, Wall Street Target $768.58
Average analyst target implies 30% upside, but extended losing streak raises sell-off concerns
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
产品Bull
Meta Launches AI Coding Agent Muse Code and Spark 1.2
Meta enters AI coding wars with new agent, competing with Anthropic and OpenAI
D1 +0.2% · +5d +0.9%
EarningsBear
Meta Q2 Earnings Miss, Stock Crashes Over 9%
Post-earnings slide continues; concerns over AI spending impact on cash flow
D1 -8.0% · +5d +9.4%
›5 waves of this story
2026-07-30 Revenue beat but EPS and FCF missed badly; FY26 CapEx raised to $130-145B, triggering selloff
Meta in Talks to Lease Compute to Anthropic in Potential $10B Deal
New disclosure of future AI infrastructure purchase obligations and leases; ~$10B compute lease deal with Anthropic
D1 +0.0% · +5d -8.0%
›5 waves of this story
2026-07-18 Multiple reports say Meta is in preliminary talks to lease computing power to Anthropic, potentially worth $10B, highlighting its cloud expansion.
2026-07-20 Meta is in talks to lease AI processing capacity to Anthropic, with a deal around $10B.
