Meta Platforms (META) Grows Profits 73% as Operating Margins Bulge
August 30, 2024
Meta Platforms (META) delivered 73% profit growth on 22% revenue growth as operating margin rose to 38% from 29% a year ago.
Research Reports
Meta (META) is Utilizing AI to Drive Better Ads and More Relevent Facebook Posts
May 27, 2024
Meta (META) benefiting from AI as about 30% of the posts on Facebook feed are delivered by Meta’s AI recommendation system.
Meta (META) Stock Breaks Through $500 as Profit Estimates Continue to Rise
March 1, 2024
Meta (META) shares just broke through $500 as profit estimates continue to climb. With a P/E of just 25, this stock could push to $600.
Meta Platforms (META) is Cranking Out the Profit Growth Once Again
November 12, 2023
Meta Platforms (META) delivered an excellent quarter as management cut expenses while AI improved engagement and monetization.
Meta Platforms (META) is on Track for Rapid Profit Growth as Cost-Cutting Pays Off
August 22, 2023
Meta Platforms (META) is on the path for tremendous growth in the upcoming quarters as management has trimmed expenses.
Meta (META) is Using AI to Get More Time Spent on Facebook & Instagram
May 25, 2023
Meta Platforms (META) is utilizing AI to get users to stay on its Facebook and Instagram longer, while helping ad campaigns.
Meta’s (META) Revenue Falls 4%, Costs Jump 22%, Profits Slide 52%
February 28, 2023
Meta Platforms (META) reported some interesting numbers last qtr, including number of ads up 23% and price per ad down 22%.
Meta’s (FB) Profit Growth Woes Look to Continue Well Into 2023
December 13, 2022
Facebook — uhm I mean Meta’s (FB) — profits are falling rapidly. And that negative trend looks to continue well into 2023.
Facebook — I mean Meta Platforms’ (FB) — Fundamentals Continue to Fall
August 26, 2022
Facebook (FB) continues to see its fundamentals erode as revenue growth was -1% last qtr while costs and expenses increased 22%.
Here are Two Catalysts that Could Send Shares of Meta (FB) Higher
May 16, 2022
Meta (FB) has been spending on the Metaverse and buying back stock at higher prices. Here’s two catalysts to get FB moving higher.
Facebook’s Got Trouble With its Metaverse & Apple
March 7, 2022
Facebook’s (FB) has problems Apple’s privacy protection limiting data, and FB’s metaverse might not become a catalyst.
Facebook’s Metaverse Will Be a Playground for Advertising
December 21, 2021
Meta (FB) — formerly Facebook — is launching Facebook Reality Labs to mold a new playground for advertisers: the metaverse.
Facebook Stock Has Nice Upside After the Recent Decline
October 5, 2021
After a recent decline due to bad PR and a 5-hr outage, Facebook (FB) shares now has good upside, as the P/E is below 25.
Oculus and Facebook Shops are Catalyst for Facebook
June 29, 2021
Facebook (FB) is rolling in profits again as Facebook Shops and the virtual reality platform Oculus are catalysts.
Facebook Stock Has a Big Cloud Hanging Over it
March 3, 2021
Facebook (FB) stock seems like a bargain. But the stock has a big cloud hanging over it: tracking user activity for ads.
Facebook Has Positive Momentum Going into the Holidays
December 4, 2020
Facebook (FB) has nice momentum going into the holiday season as profits are expected to climb more than 20%.
Facebook’s Instagram Reels is a Real Competitor to TikTok
August 7, 2020
Facebook (FB) could have another catalyst in its portfolio with the new Instagram Reels, which is similar to TikTok.
Facebook Stock Trending Higher as Profit Estimates Decline
May 18, 2020
Facebook (FB) has been a strong stock lately, but profits declined. Let’s look into FB’s situation and see what’s up.
Facebook’s Profit Growth Slides from 20% to 8%
February 12, 2020
Facebook’s (FB) qtrly profit growth rate just slipped from 20% to 8%. Is this a cause for concern? Yes, it is.
Facebook’s 20% Growth in Doubt Due to Expenses/Taxes
November 18, 2019
Facebook’s (FB) profit growth accelerated to 20% last qtr. Yeah! But don’t get too excited as growth is expected to slow.
What Would Facebook Be Worth If It Grew 20% Again?
August 29, 2019
Facebook’s (FB) profit growth rate has been <15% for four straight qtrs. What would FB be worth if it could grow 20% again?
Is Facebook a Top-Tier Growth Stock Again?
May 9, 2019
Facebook (FB) has bounced from $125 to $195 since last December. Is it a top-tier growth stock again? Well no.
Does Facebook Have the Juice to Power Higher?
March 7, 2019
Facebook (FB) stock has broken its downtrend and just hit a 6-month high. Is it now time to load up on FB? Does it have the juice to power higher?
Facebook’s Estimates Look Horrible
November 12, 2018
Facebook (FB) has been under pressure for security issues. Now FB’s stepping back to address this. But that’s pushing down estimates.
Facebook’s Numbers Look Terrible
August 15, 2018
Facebook (FB) slashed profit estimates, sighting higher expenditures on safety and security. So is FB a buy at these levels?
Facebook Delivers — Stock at All Time High
June 19, 2018
So much for privacy concerns. Faecebook (FB) whipped profit estimates last qtr — produced 30% growth — and the stock’s back on top.
Sharek’s Hot Take on the Facebook Scandal
March 26, 2018
If you wanted Facebook (FB) stock, you would have already owned it. Also, annual profit growth is expected to slow from 46% last year to 18% this year. Here’s my take on FB stock.
Facebook Claims Expenses Will Eat Into Profits
January 4, 2018
Facebook (FB) reported profits that blew past estimates, then claimed expenses would be high in 2018 and eart into profits. But they always say this, then beat the street.
Facebook Cleared a High Hurdle this Year
September 21, 2017
Facebook (FB) lowered profit estimates last qtr as it switched to GAAP accounting. But still the company was able to deliver 36% profit growth last qtr. Impressive.
Facebook’s Profit Estimates Just Got Slashed
May 30, 2017
I was shocked o see Facebook’s (FB) profit estimates just got slashed — across the board. So I looking into its earnings release to find the reason why.
Facebook Continues to Be the Top Stock in the Market
March 13, 2017
Last qtr Facebook (FB) warned of slower growth ahead. But after posting 78% profit growth this qtr, FB cemented itself as the best stock in the market.
Facebook Grows Profits 91% and Says it Can’t Keep That Up
November 21, 2016
Facebook (FB) grew profits 91% last qtr on a 55% increase in sales. Management says it can’t keep growing that fast. No kidding.
Facebook Hits New Highs After Another Fantastic Quarter
September 15, 2016
Facebook (FB) hit an all-time high after it reported a sizzling 94% gain in profit growth. Here’s my Fair Value on the stock for 2016 & 2017.
Facebook Delivers Another Spectacular Quarter
June 16, 2016
Facebook (FB) once again delivered spectacular results and although the stock hasn’t been moving of late I think it’s setting up for a catch up run.
Facebook is Looking Fabulous
February 28, 2016
Facebook (FB) is looking fabulous, and the stock continues to be my top selection for 2016.
Facebook is My Top Stock For 2016
December 21, 2015
Facebook (FB) has great growth opportunity with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and is my top stock for 2016.
Could Faster Growth Return?
August 19, 2015
Facebook’s (FB) could have 30% profit growth returning in 2016, which could push the stock well past $100.
Wasting an Opportunity
April 29, 2015
Facebook (FB) is wasting an opportunity to push profits higher because it is spending to stay #1.
Soaring Expenses
February 9, 2015
Facebook’s (FB) expenses soared last qtr — as expected — and FB may not go anywhere in 2015.
Lowering the Bar
November 6, 2014
Facebook’s (FB) higher spending and slower sales growth = slower profit growth in 2015.
The Best Business in the World
August 1, 2014
If you’re advertising — or investing — Facebook (FB) is the best business in the world to put your money in.
Facebook’s Growth is Accelerating
May 14, 2014
Facebook (FB) stock has come down with tech sector, but the company is still hitting on all cylinders. And now its on sale.
Blew Past Sixty
February 13, 2014
Last qtr with Facebook (FB) at $47 I said it would see $67 by 2014. Today its $67 and here’s my current call.
That’s Not So Bad
December 3, 2013
Shares of Facebook (FB) lost their mojo after saying teens aren’t on so much. But FB’s numbers have never looked better.
All the Momentum
August 22, 2013
Shares of Facebook (FB) have gone from having no momentum to all the momentum during the last month. My analysis shows $60 is in FB’s future.
A Game Changer
July 25, 2013
Facebook (FB) turned in a game changing quarter last night, and the shares have jumped from $27 to $34 after hours. Now the run has begun.
Facebook Stock Has No Momentum
June 17, 2013
With Facebook (FB) around $24, the shares have no momentum. If you like FB, go ahead and buy it around this price and wait.
Let’s Look at Facebook
February 11, 2013
Let’s take a look at shares of Facebook (FB), figure out what the stock’s really worth, and see if its a good buy or not.
The Skinny on Facebook
November 6, 2012
Facebook (FB) popped on 9% profit growth last quarter (meh). Growth is now set to accelerate to 40%. I think FB is worth 30x earnings, or $19 a share.
My Shocking Stance on Facebook
August 3, 2012
I just researched Facebook (FB). Now I know why the stock has been free-falling. This thing looks terrible.
A Look at Facebook’s Numbers
June 27, 2012
Facebook (FB) doesn’t yet have enough data to get a Fair Value. Right now the stock has a P/E of 63 and profits are expected to grow 18% this year.
Earnings
META 2024 Q4
August 23, 2024
Meta Platforms (META) is expected to report qtrly profits (EPS) and revenues:
Profits Estimates: $5.20 vs. $4.39 = +18%
Revenue Est: +17%