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Key Takeaways
- Meta is scheduled to report its quarterly results after the closing bell Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts expecting growing revenues on strong gains in its ad business.
- Options pricing suggests traders expect Meta’s stock could move about 6% in either direction in the days after its results.
Meta is scheduled to report its third-quarter results after the bell Wednesday, with traders betting on a big move in the social media giant’s stock that could bring it to record highs.
Options pricing suggests traders expect Meta Platforms (META) stock could move close to 6% in either direction by the end of this week. A shift of that size from Monday’s close near $751 could push shares to a new record around $796 at the high end, or drag them down to about $705, where it was earlier this month.
Meta’s stock declined about 3% the day after the company reported earnings in July, and fell roughly 4% the day after results were released this time a year ago. It rose about 1.6% and 4.2%, respectively, in the days following its releases in January and April.
Why This Matters to Investors
Anticipation of a large stock move could reflect extreme optimism or pessimism about the upcoming results, with investors likely to be looking for updates on Meta’s AI plans that could boost—or shake—their confidence in the stock.
Investors will be watching closely Wednesday to see whether Meta can show the revenue gains to justify its hefty AI spending, with analysts expecting record revenues on growth in its ad business, according to estimates compiled by Visible Alpha.
Meta shares have risen 28% in 2025 so far, with Wall Street analysts widely bullish that the stock still has room to rise. The mean target of analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha near $873 would suggest roughly 16% upside from Monday’s close.
