Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
NASDAQ · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Meta Platforms Inc. is a Communication Services company with a market capitalization of $1.51T, a trailing P/E ratio of 22.3, and a dividend yield of 0.26%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 29, 2026 | $7.31 | $6.82 | +7.2% |
| Q4 2025 | January 28, 2026 | $8.88 | $8.22 | +8.0% |
| Q3 2025 | October 29, 2025 | $7.25 | $6.71 | +8.1% |
| Q2 2025 | July 30, 2025 | $7.14 | $5.86 | +21.8% |
| Q1 2025 | April 30, 2025 | $6.43 | $5.21 | +23.4% |
| Q4 2024 | January 29, 2025 | $8.02 | $6.68 | +20.1% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 37,847,633 | 1.48% | 1.6 | +9.7% |
| June 30, 2026 | 34,489,980 | 1.35% | 2.0 | +15.0% |
| June 15, 2026 | 29,985,155 | 1.17% | 1.5 | -7.1% |
| May 29, 2026 | 32,270,039 | 1.26% | 2.2 | +0.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | 32,148,051 | 1.25% | 2.1 | +10.9% |
| April 30, 2026 | 28,980,090 | 1.13% | 1.8 | +9.5% |
| April 15, 2026 | 26,466,970 | 1.03% | 1.6 | +0.3% |
| March 31, 2026 | 26,376,854 | 1.02% | 1.4 | +8.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc. (META) has a market capitalization of $1.51T.
What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Meta Platforms Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.3. Its forward P/E is 19.8.
Does Meta Platforms Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes — Meta Platforms Inc. pays a dividend yielding 0.26%, an annual payout of $2.10 per share.
What sector is META in?
Meta Platforms Inc. is in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry.
What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 37,847,633 META shares were sold short, or 1.48% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 1.6. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Meta Platforms Inc.'s revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Meta Platforms Inc. reported revenue of $200.97B and net income of $60.46B.
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