Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Stock Forecast
META analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.59 / 5 from 63 analysts
- Price target
- $814.51 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $6.67
- 52-week range
- $525.72 – $777.59
META analyst ratings
63 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
META price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
META earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.70 | $2.61 | $7.64 | $1.05 | +442.7% | 44 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $30.61 | $27.47 | $33.65 | $23.49 | +30.3% | 55 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $33.92 | $28.57 | $41.50 | $30.61 | +10.8% | 54 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
META revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $63.39B | $61.70B | $65.28B | +23.7% | 48 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $254.19B | $251.03B | $258.74B | +26.5% | 60 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $306.92B | $288.18B | $353.30B | +20.8% | 60 |
META EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
META revenue: reported and forecast
META EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $7.06 | $6.76 | $6.53 | $6.25 | $5.70 | −19.3% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $33.00 | $31.81 | $31.34 | $31.04 | $30.61 | −7.2% | 4 up · 6 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $34.94 | $33.99 | $33.94 | $34.07 | $33.92 | −2.9% | 7 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
META earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; META beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from META
63 analysts cover Meta; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.59 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $814.51, 14.8% above the latest close of $709.33. Analysts expect earnings of $30.61 per share for 2026, +30.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $33.92 per share on revenue of $306.9 billion. Meta beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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META forecast FAQ
What is Meta's price target?
The average analyst price target for Meta is $814.51, 14.8% above the latest close of $709.33.
Is Meta a buy, hold or sell?
Of 63 analysts covering Meta, 47 rate it a strong buy, 8 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Meta's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $30.61 per share for 2026 (range $27.47 to $33.65); for 2027 the estimate is $33.92.
What is Meta's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $254.2 billion, growth of 26.5%; for 2027 it is $306.9 billion.
When does Meta report earnings?
Meta is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $6.67.
Does Meta usually beat earnings estimates?
Meta reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.