Meta Platforms stock forecast 2025-2050: Third-party META price target

Meta Platforms (META) is a global technology company best known for its flagship social media app – Facebook – as well as Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads.

By Dan Mitchell13:53 (UTC), 28 August 2025 Updated

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Listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker META, the company is one of the major players in digital advertising and artificial intelligence.

Below, we take a closer look at third-party Meta Platforms stock forecasts for 2025 and beyond, outlining key factors that could influence the META share price.

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Current Meta Platforms price and market position

Meta Platforms (META), the company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, is a global technology leader with a strong market presence primarily reliant on digital advertising, with AI initiatives contributing to product development and monetisation.

With a market capitalisation of $1.88tn (as of August 2025), Meta Platforms is among the world’s largest publicly traded companies. Recent growth has been underpinned by AI-driven enhancements across its core apps, which have improved engagement metrics and advertising tools, as well as supporting higher advertising revenues, despite ongoing substantial losses in the Reality Labs division.

META stock price history

The META stock price closed at $747.72 on 20 August 2025, representing a rise of around 27% from its January opening price of $589.72, and a significant 42% increase compared to the same period last year, when it was valued at $524.93. The stock has traded between $479.80 and a high of $796.25 over the past 52 weeks.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

META stock forecast for 2025 and beyond

As of 21 August 2025, third-party Meta Platforms stock forecasts indicated a broad range of views. Trading Economics placed its META share price forecast at $773.29 by the end of Q3 2025, declining to $738.57 over the following year.

TipRanks, drawing on the ratings of 47 analysts, reported a consensus ‘Strong Buy’ for META, with 42 rating it as a ‘buy’ and five as a ‘hold’. The average 12-month price target was $872.68, with estimates ranging from a high of $1,086 to a low of $685.

Short-term technical analysis from TradingView indicated a ‘buy’ signal based on one-month indicators, with 13 rated ‘buy’, seven ‘neutral’, and four ‘sell’.

Past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future results.

Algorithmic Meta Platforms stock predictions

CoinCodex offered a different perspective, projecting that META would average $713.96 in 2025, within a range of $668.01 to $766.07. Its models suggested the shares could fall to $501.52 in 2026, then rise to $606.60 in 2027, and reach $1,168.01 by 2029. The algorithmic forecasting service’s longer-term Meta Platforms share price forecast pointed to an average of $3,465.91 by 2040 and $7,672.05 by 2050.

All forecasts remain subject to change and depend on market conditions, company performance and broader economic factors. Long-term Meta Platforms share price predictions, particularly those extending to 2040 or 2050, are based on assumptions and algorithms that may differ significantly from actual outcomes.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

META stock price forecast: Analyst outlook

As of 21 August 2025, individual third-party analysts provided varied outlooks for Meta Platforms shares.

Barclays – raised its price target to $810 from $640, maintaining an ‘overweight’ rating.
Morgan Stanley – set a $850 price target for META and maintained its ‘buy’ rating.
Bank of America Securities – targeted $900 for META, reiterating its ‘buy’ rating.
DBS Bank – raised its target to $955 from $800, maintaining a ‘buy’ rating.

Keithan Drury at Motley Fool noted that Meta Platforms’ core advertising business delivered $46.6bn in revenue for Q2, underlining the company’s reliance on digital ads across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Drury observed that Meta’s financial strength remains closely linked to the resilience of global advertising demand.

Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Meta Platforms to $850 per share, highlighting strong Q2 financials: 22% sales growth to $47.5bn and an operating margin increase to 43%. Morningstar’s Malik Ahmed Khan stated: ‘Meta’s primary ad business continues to generate billions of dollars in free cash flow that the firm is spending on its artificial intelligence ambitions. We remain positive about Meta’s ability to drive better engagement and monetisation on its social media platforms by leveraging AI tools.’

Price forecasts are not always accurate, as they rely on historical data and current trends, and may not reflect unexpected market events. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What could influence Meta Platforms’ share price?

A range of factors could influence the Meta Platforms share price over the coming years. Some are specific to the company’s operations, while others relate to broader economic or regulatory conditions.

Financial performance

Quarterly earnings and revenue growth remain in sharp focus. Strong results or positive forecasts may lift investor sentiment and support the Meta Platforms share price outlook. Missed estimates, profit warnings, or persistent losses in divisions such as Reality Labs, however, may weigh on the share price.

Macroeconomic trends

META shares may respond to shifts in interest rates, inflation, and economic growth. Favourable macro conditions, such as low rates or robust consumer spending, may support growth stocks. In contrast, recession concerns or tighter monetary policy tend to limit demand for technology shares.

Regulation and legal risk

Meta’s exposure to regulatory scrutiny is ongoing. A favourable outcome in legal or antitrust cases may help reduce uncertainty and support investor sentiment. Conversely, new data privacy rules, fines, or stricter regulation could raise costs and limit growth potential.

User growth and engagement

Meta’s ability to expand its user base and drive engagement across its platforms is a key driver. Strong user numbers and increased engagement may support monetisation and improve the outlook for Meta Platforms. Slower growth or reduced activity, especially in major markets, may have the opposite effect.

Market sentiment and news flow

News on innovation, partnerships, or management changes may contribute to volatility. Positive developments may influence short-term share price movements, while negative headlines, including data breaches or policy changes, could exert pressure on the stock.

Geopolitical factors

Meta’s global reach means geopolitical changes, trade restrictions, or regional bans can have an impact. A positive resolution of international disputes could create opportunities in certain markets, while ongoing uncertainty or disruption may act as a headwind.

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FAQ

Where can I buy Meta Platforms stock?

You can access Meta Platforms shares through a regulated stockbroker. If you’re interested in derivatives, you can trade META share price movements using contracts for difference (CFDs) on a range of trading platforms, including online brokers that offer US equities via derivatives. CFDs allow you to speculate on the share price without owning the underlying asset.

Is META a good stock to buy?

Whether Meta Platforms is a good share to buy depends on your individual goals, risk appetite and strategy. Analysts and third-party forecasters provide a range of Meta Platforms share price predictions, with differing views on the company’s future prospects. As with any share, past performance does not guarantee future returns. Always consider your own research and risk management.

Could META rise or fall?

The META share price can rise or fall based on various factors, including company earnings, global economic trends, regulation, and market sentiment. Third-party Meta Platforms share price forecasts present a range of possible outcomes for the coming years. These are not guarantees, and actual results may differ from projections.

Should I trade or invest in META?

Trading and investing in META are different approaches. Trading, such as using CFDs, focuses on short-term price movements and typically involves leverage, which can increase both risks and potential returns. Investing generally refers to buying shares with a longer-term outlook and is usually less frequent. The approach you choose depends on your objectives, experience, and risk tolerance.