Meta Platforms (META) Stock
$736.72
−0.11% Close Oct 15
META stock is 5.5% below its 52-week high of $779.82 and is not in an uptrend by the Daily Pivot and Minervini rules.
Open interactive chartMETA stock price today
META stock closed at $736.72 on Oct 15, 2026, down 0.11% on the day. The session range ran from $715.58 to $743.97, and volume of 16.9 million shares was below the 50-day average of 19.0 million. Shares sit 5.5% below the 52-week high of $779.82 and 41.6% above the 52-week low of $520.26. Over the past month the stock returned 9.4%, and year to date it is up 11.6%.
- Last close
- $736.72
- Day range
- $715.58 to $743.97
- 52-week range
- $520.26 to $779.82
- From 52-week high
- −5.5%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 19.0M
- 1 week
- +2.2%
- 1 month
- +9.4%
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- Year to date
- +11.6%
- 1 year
- +4.0%
- 3 years
- +128.9%
- 5 years
- +123.8%
Is META stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. META stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. META stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. Of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters, 0 are active. The 100-day ROC is 20.7% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 2.4% against a minimum of 25%. The Trend Template was not matched on the latest scan. Price is above the 50-day SMA at $652.85 and the 200-day SMA at $631.76, but the 200-day SMA slope is 1.27% and the moving averages are not stacked.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +20.7% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +2.4% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Above
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +1.27%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 3.03%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
META support and resistance levels
META stock has its nearest overhead reference at the Daily Pivot high of $779.82, 5.9% above the close. Closer to price, the 9-day EMA sits at $736.16 and the 21-day EMA at $718.82, which is 2.4% below the close. Below the price, the 50-day SMA is at $652.85, the 200-day SMA at $631.76 and the 150-day SMA at $623.91. The latest Daily Pivot low is $537.27, 27.1% below the close.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $779.82 | +5.9% |
| 9-day EMA | $736.16 | −0.1% |
| 21-day EMA | $718.82 | −2.4% |
| 50-day SMA | $652.85 | −11.4% |
| 200-day SMA | $631.76 | −14.3% |
| 150-day SMA | $623.91 | −15.3% |
| 30-week SMA | $622.73 | −15.5% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $537.27 | −27.1% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $736.72.
META breakout and scanner signals
META stock has two bullish signals in the recent record: a Ichimoku TK cross on Sep 2, 2026 and a 9/21 EMA cross on Sep 3, 2026. Each of these scanners has logged 2 signals over the past year. The Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template and Episodic Pivot scanners show no signals in the past year. No newer signal has appeared in the last 5 sessions.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Sep 2, 2026 | 2 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Sep 3, 2026 | 2 |
META seasonality by month
META stock has averaged a 2.5% decline in October across 14 years, with a median of -0.4% and an up month in 43% of those years. Other months lean higher on average, with January averaging 9.2% and May averaging 3.4%. February is the weakest month on a median basis at -3.1%.
- Jan+9.2%71% up
- Feb−1.0%36% up
- Mar−0.6%50% up
- Apr+4.5%64% up
- May+3.4%79% up
- Jun+2.5%73% up
- Jul+4.5%67% up
- Aug+1.3%67% up
- Sep+2.5%53% up
- Oct−2.5%43% up
- Nov+4.3%64% up
- Dec+1.4%64% up
Average monthly return over 14+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
META earnings history
META stock reported a non-GAAP EPS of $6.18 for the Jul 29, 2026 quarter, 14.4% below the estimate of $7.22. The Apr 29, 2026 quarter beat by 7.2%, with EPS of $7.31 against $6.82 expected. The Jan 23, 2026 quarter beat by 16.2%, and the Oct 29, 2025 quarter beat by 8.7%. Revenue over the trailing twelve months totals $228.2 billion, up 28% in growth terms.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $7.22 | $6.18 | −14.4% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $6.82 | $7.31 | +7.2% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $1.61 | $1.87 | +16.2% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $6.67 | $7.25 | +8.7% |
META bull and bear case
The bullish case rests on one point in the data: price is above a rising 200-day moving average. The bearish case has two points: neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at 20.7% and the 100-day EMA slope at 2.4% against required levels of 40% and 25%, and META stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan. Insider sales above $10 million over 90 days are also listed as a risk.
What looks strong
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC 20.7%, 100-day EMA slope 2.4%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
META news and SEC filings, last 30 days
META stock has 7 Form 4 insider filings in the last 30 days, the most recent dated Oct 14, 2026. The filings from Sep 17 through Oct 14, 2026 are all Form 4 insider transaction reports, and none carry labels in the record.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
META insider trading and risks
META stock recorded 25 insider sale transactions over the last 90 days, totaling $24.8 million, with no open-market purchases. Net insider activity is a reduction of 32,199 shares. The largest entries are Mark Zuckerberg transactions on Sep 24, 2026, including 7,607 shares valued at $5.9 million. Insiders hold 0.15% of shares outstanding.
- Buys, last 90 days
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 90 days
- 25 ($24.8M)
- Buys, last 12 months
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 12 months
- 25 ($24.8M)
| Date | Insider | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | Zuckerberg MarkDirector, COB and CEO, 10% owner | Sale 7,607 shares | $5.9M |
| Sep 24 | Zuckerberg MarkDirector, COB and CEO, 10% owner | Sale 4,810 shares | $3.7M |
| Sep 24 | Zuckerberg MarkDirector, COB and CEO, 10% owner | Sale 4,324 shares | $3.4M |
| Sep 24 | Zuckerberg MarkDirector, COB and CEO, 10% owner | Sale 2,516 shares | $2.0M |
| Sep 24 | Zuckerberg MarkDirector, COB and CEO, 10% owner | Sale 2,146 shares | $1.7M |
Risk flags from the data
- Insiders sold more than $10 million of stock in the last 90 days with no open-market buys.
Insider trades: SEC Form 4 open-market purchases and sales.
META valuation and fundamentals
META stock has a market cap of $1.88 trillion and an enterprise value of $1.90 trillion. Trailing P/E is 28.7 and forward P/E is 21.3. EV to EBITDA is 17.3, price to sales is 8.2 and price to book is 7.2. The PEG ratio is shown as -1.99, and earnings growth in the record is -13.6%.
- Market cap
- $1.88T
- Enterprise value
- $1.90T
- P/E (trailing)
- 28.7
- P/E (forward)
- 21.3
- PEG
- -1.99
- Price to sales
- 8.22
- Price to book
- 7.19
- EV to EBITDA
- 17.3
- Gross margin
- +81.4%
- Operating margin
- +34.8%
- Profit margin
- +29.8%
- Return on equity
- +29.8%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $228.25B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +28.0%
- Cash
- $90.26B
- Debt
- $112.32B
- Beta
- 1.19
META dividends and splits
META stock has a dividend yield of 0.3% and a payout ratio of 7.9%. The record lists no recent dividend payments. No stock splits appear in the data.
- Dividend yield
- 0.30%
- Payout ratio
- 7.9%
Who owns META?
- Shares outstanding
- 2.55B
- Float
- 2.20B
- Held by insiders
- +0.1%
- Held by institutions
- +79.0%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +1.5%
- Days to cover
- 1.4
What does Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Common Stock do?
META stock represents Meta Platforms Inc., a Communication Services company in the Internet Content and Information industry, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. The company operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, plus advertising tools and the Reality Labs segment for virtual and mixed reality. Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is the CEO, and the company employs 75,472 people.
- CEO
- Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
- Employees
- 75,472
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, CA, United States
- Website
- meta.com
META stock FAQ
What is the META stock price today?
META stock closed at $736.72 on Oct 15, 2026, down 0.11% from the prior close of $737.54. The day's range was $715.58 to $743.97.
Is META stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. META stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What are META support levels?
META stock has the 21-day EMA at $718.82, the 50-day SMA at $652.85 and the 200-day SMA at $631.76 below the close. The latest Daily Pivot low is $537.27.
How did META stock perform in its recent earnings?
META stock reported EPS of $6.18 for the Jul 29, 2026 quarter, 14.4% below the $7.22 estimate. The Apr 29, 2026 quarter beat estimates by 7.2%.
Are insiders selling META stock?
META stock recorded 25 insider sale transactions in the last 90 days, totaling $24.8 million, with no open-market purchases. Net insider activity was a reduction of 32,199 shares.
What is the seasonality pattern for META stock?
META stock has averaged a 2.5% decline in October across 14 years, with a median of -0.4%. January has the highest average gain at 9.2% over the same period.
What is the bull and bear case for META stock?
The bullish case in the data is that price is above a rising 200-day moving average. The bearish case is that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active and META stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template.