Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of March 1, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $853.00, based on estimates from 60 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $648.18, this represents a potential upside of +31.6%. The company has a market capitalization of $222.33B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $700.00 to a high of $1117.00, representing a 49% spread in expectations. The median target of $835.00 aligns closely with the consensus average.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 50 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,7 rating it Hold, and 3 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, META trades at a trailing P/E of 27.6x and forward P/E of 21.8x. The forward PEG ratio of 1.18 indicates reasonable valuation for growth. Analysts expect EPS to grow +26.6% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $976.63, with bear and bull scenarios of $607.11 and $1845.33 respectively. Model confidence stands at 82/100, indicating high predictability in the company's fundamentals.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for META is $853, representing 31.6% upside from the current price of $648.18. With 60 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
META has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 60 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 50 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $853 implies 31.6% upside from current levels.
META trades at a forward P/E of 21.7963x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $853 (31.6% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $1117 for META, while the most conservative target is $700. The consensus of $853 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $1845 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
META is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 60 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 2 have Strong Buy ratings, 48 have Buy ratings, 7 recommend Hold, and 3 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month META stock forecast based on 60 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $853, with estimates ranging from $700 (bear case) to $1117 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $977, with bear/bull scenarios of $607/$1845.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates META's fair value at $977 (base case), with a bear case of $607 and bull case of $1845. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 82/100.
META trades at a forward P/E ratio of 21.8x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 27.6x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on META, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $853 price target (31.6% upside). 50 of 60 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
META analyst price targets range from $700 to $1117, a 49% moderate spread showing some variance in outlooks. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $853 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $607-$1845 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.