Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and TheFacebook, Inc., is a technology conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California that operates under the name Meta. The company is known for owning popular products and services such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Company Info
US30303M1027
May 18, 2012
Highlights
$1.49T
$25.60
23.14
1.98
$170.36B
$139.27B
$86.47B
$441.48 - $740.25
$703.41
1.45%
1.45
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) returned 1.28% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.87% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, META delivered an annualized return of 22.54%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
META
1.28%
8.46%
0.71%
24.87%
22.88%
22.54%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of META, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
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| 2025 | 17.71% | -3.04% | -13.67% | -4.75% | 7.92% | 1.28% | |||||||
| 2024 | 10.22% | 25.76% | -0.93% | -11.41% | 8.52% | 8.12% | -5.83% | 9.79% | 9.91% | -0.85% | 1.19% | 2.03% | 66.05% |
| 2023 | 23.79% | 17.43% | 21.15% | 13.39% | 10.15% | 8.41% | 11.02% | -7.13% | 1.46% | 0.35% | 8.59% | 8.20% | 194.13% |
| 2022 | -6.86% | -32.63% | 5.37% | -9.84% | -3.41% | -16.73% | -1.33% | 2.41% | -16.72% | -31.34% | 26.77% | 1.90% | -64.22% |
| 2021 | -5.43% | -0.27% | 14.33% | 10.37% | 1.12% | 5.77% | 2.47% | 6.48% | -10.54% | -4.66% | 0.28% | 3.66% | 23.13% |
| 2020 | -1.63% | -4.68% | -13.34% | 22.73% | 9.96% | 0.88% | 11.71% | 15.58% | -10.68% | 0.46% | 5.27% | -1.38% | 33.09% |
| 2019 | 27.16% | -3.14% | 3.25% | 16.02% | -8.24% | 8.75% | 0.64% | -4.41% | -4.09% | 7.62% | 5.21% | 1.79% | 56.57% |
| 2018 | 5.91% | -4.59% | -10.39% | 7.64% | 11.50% | 1.32% | -11.19% | 1.83% | -6.41% | -7.70% | -7.37% | -6.77% | -25.71% |
| 2017 | 13.27% | 4.01% | 4.80% | 5.77% | 0.81% | -0.32% | 12.10% | 1.61% | -0.64% | 5.38% | -1.60% | -0.41% | 53.38% |
| 2016 | 7.21% | -4.71% | 6.72% | 3.05% | 1.05% | -3.81% | 8.45% | 1.76% | 1.70% | 2.12% | -9.60% | -2.85% | 9.93% |
| 2015 | -2.70% | 4.03% | 4.11% | -4.19% | 0.53% | 8.30% | 9.61% | -4.87% | 0.53% | 13.43% | 2.23% | 0.40% | 34.15% |
| 2014 | 14.49% | 9.41% | -12.01% | -0.76% | 5.89% | 6.30% | 7.97% | 2.99% | 5.64% | -5.12% | 3.61% | 0.41% | 42.77% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 75, META is among the top 25% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Meta Platforms, Inc. provided a 0.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.03 | $2.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.34% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Meta Platforms, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Meta Platforms, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.34%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Meta Platforms, Inc. has a payout ratio of 7.90%, which is below the market average. This means Meta Platforms, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Meta Platforms, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Meta Platforms, Inc. was 76.74%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current Meta Platforms, Inc. drawdown is 19.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -76.74% | Sep 8, 2021 | 293 | Nov 3, 2022 | 302 | Jan 19, 2024 | 595 |
| -53.63% | May 21, 2012 | 74 | Sep 4, 2012 | 229 | Aug 5, 2013 | 303 |
| -42.96% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 262 | Jan 9, 2020 | 367 |
| -34.59% | Jan 30, 2020 | 32 | Mar 16, 2020 | 46 | May 20, 2020 | 78 |
| -34.15% | Feb 18, 2025 | 44 | Apr 21, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Meta Platforms, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Meta Platforms, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 23.4% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Meta Platforms, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for META, comparing it with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, META has a P/E ratio of 23.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for META compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. META currently has a PEG ratio of 2.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for META relative to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, META has a P/S ratio of 8.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for META in comparison with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, META has a P/B value of 8.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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