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Meta Platforms, Inc. META | NASDAQ

$738.96 $23.34 | 3.26%
SIGNAL:Signal available — unlock to view |2026-09-03 |F&G 76 |RSI 64.5

Company Overview:

Market Cap: $1,826.22B
Trailing PE: 27.8x
FWD PE *: 24.3x
Payout Ratio (TTM): 7.9%
52-Week Range: $520.26 - $779.82

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

10 Year META Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 481.5% (19.25% CAGR)
Total Return (no DRIP): 480.5% (19.23% CAGR)
Share Price: 476.1% (19.14% CAGR)
Yield on Cost (with DRIP): 1.65%
Total Invested: $10,000
Total Value (with DRIP): $58,153
Total Return $ (with DRIP): $48,153
Dividend Increase: 5.0% (1.91% CAGR)
Dividend Yield (FWD): 0.28% ($2.10)
META 10-yr Total Return ($10K invested)
1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y
META Share Price
1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y All
META Price CAGR:1Y: -0.60%2Y: 13.62%5Y: 16.82%10Y: 19.15%
META Dividend Charts
META - Dividends
META Dividend CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 2.47%5Y: 1.91%10Y: 1.91%
META - Dividend Payout Ratio
META Dividend Payout Ratio CAGR:1Y: 17.97%2Y: -4.71%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
META - Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
META Dividend to FCF Ratio CAGR:1Y: 426.91%2Y: 161.79%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%

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META Fundamentals: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

META - Revenue
META Revenue CAGR:1Y: 27.96%2Y: 24.75%5Y: 15.90%10Y: 25.18%
META - Earnings Per Share (EPS)
META EPS CAGR:1Y: -13.45%2Y: 9.44%5Y: 11.35%10Y: 23.00%
META - Net Income
META Net Income CAGR:1Y: -13.57%2Y: 8.49%5Y: 8.80%10Y: 21.42%
META - EBITDA
META EBITDA CAGR:1Y: -25.33%2Y: -0.31%5Y: 5.50%10Y: 18.91%
META - Free Cash Flow
META Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: -80.65%2Y: -60.51%5Y: -27.36%10Y: -2.30%
META - Free Cash Flow / Share
META Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: -80.84%2Y: -60.58%5Y: -25.55%10Y: -0.97%
META - Operating Income
META Operating Income CAGR:1Y: -8.15%2Y: 12.45%5Y: 8.71%10Y: 21.25%
META - Gross Profit
META Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: 26.77%2Y: 24.80%5Y: 15.88%10Y: 24.52%
META - Shares Outstanding
META Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: -0.16%2Y: -0.85%5Y: -2.28%10Y: -1.29%
META - Share Buybacks
META Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
META - Stock-Based Comp
META Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: 58.42%2Y: 28.80%5Y: 24.62%10Y: 25.27%
META - Expenses
META Expenses CAGR:1Y: 82.10%2Y: 91.96%5Y: 45.54%10Y: 40.64%
META - Revenue by Segment
META Revenue CAGR:1Y: 27.96%2Y: 24.75%5Y: 15.90%10Y: 25.18%
META - Revenue by Region
META Revenue CAGR:1Y: 27.96%2Y: 24.75%5Y: 15.90%10Y: 25.18%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

META - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates
META Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: 27.96%2Y: 24.75%5Y: 15.90%10Y: 25.18%
META - EPS: Actual + Estimates
META Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: -13.45%2Y: 9.44%5Y: 11.35%10Y: 23.00%
META - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates
META Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: -13.57%2Y: 8.49%5Y: 8.80%10Y: 21.42%
META - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
META Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: -25.33%2Y: -0.31%5Y: 5.50%10Y: 18.91%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

META - Net Profit Margin
META Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: -32.44%2Y: -13.02%5Y: -6.12%10Y: -3.00%
META - Gross Profit Margin
META Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: -0.93%2Y: 0.04%5Y: -0.01%10Y: -0.53%
META - Price to Earnings
META Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: -10.82%2Y: -2.43%5Y: -1.24%10Y: -4.69%
META - Price To Sales Ratio
META Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: -39.77%2Y: -15.16%5Y: -7.29%10Y: -7.56%
META - Return on Capital Employed
META Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: -39.92%2Y: -19.19%5Y: -9.69%10Y: -0.68%
META - Return on Invested Capital
META Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: -43.07%2Y: -21.20%5Y: -9.37%10Y: -0.55%

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META Dividends Info:

Annual Dividend: $2.1
Forward Yield: 0.28%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-21
Lifetime Dividends / Share: $5.68

META Dividend History: Dates, Payments & Yield list

Below is a schedule of all META dividend payments, ex-dates, share price on the day of the payment as well as the annualized yield & forward yield

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/21/202609/23/2026$0.5250.28%0.28%$744.10
06/15/202606/17/2026$0.5250.35%0.37%$567.58
03/16/202603/18/2026$0.5250.33%0.34%$615.68
12/15/202512/17/2025$0.5250.32%0.32%$649.50
09/22/202509/24/2025$0.5250.27%0.28%$760.66
06/16/202506/18/2025$0.5250.3%0.3%$695.77
03/14/202503/17/2025$0.5250.35%0.35%$604.90
12/16/202412/18/2024$0.5000.32%0.33%$597.19
09/16/202409/18/2024$0.5000.38%0.37%$537.95
06/14/202406/17/2024$0.5000.4%0.39%$506.63
02/21/202402/23/2024$0.5000.43%0.41%$484.03

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for META

Based on past 10-year performance, here are META growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +19.15%
Dividend CAGR of +1.91%

Using META CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

META (DRIP)META - No DRIP
Current Price$738.96$738.96
Start Shares13.5313.53
Start Value$10,000$10,000
  
After 10 years:
Final Share Count13.7213.53
Dividends Payment$0.61$0.61
Annual Dividends$34$33
Yield on cost0.34%0.33%
Share Price$3,002.66$3,002.66
Total Dividends$245$243
Final Value$41,207$40,877

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - META

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on META's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 10 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

We cannot guarantee that your actual returns will meet these estimates.

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Company Info

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) had its IPO on 2012-05-18, and is traded on NASDAQ stock exchange.

Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.

META website: http://www.meta.com


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DCF Model — META

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