Story perspectives

Meta Soars: Hedge Funds Own 79.91% of Shares

2/8/2025

30 5

Summary

Story summary

Meta Platforms attracts substantial institutional investment, with hedge funds owning 79.91% of shares.
The stock is currently priced at $714.52, boasting a market cap of $1.80 trillion and a P/E ratio of 29.87.
In Q4, Meta reported impressive earnings with an EPS of $8.02, exceeding estimates and achieving 21% sales growth year-over-year.
Analysts hold a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $710.83, indicating positive growth expectations.

History

Historical Context

Meta Platforms' surge in institutional investment echoes the dot-com boom of the late 1990s, where tech stocks attracted massive interest. Just as companies like Amazon and eBay thrived post-IPO, Meta's strong earnings signal a potential resurgence in tech dominance, reshaping market dynamics once again.

1 of 2

Story summary

Meta Platforms attracts substantial institutional investment, with hedge funds owning 79.91% of shares.
The stock is currently priced at $714.52, boasting a market cap of $1.80 trillion and a P/E ratio of 29.87.
In Q4, Meta reported impressive earnings with an EPS of $8.02, exceeding estimates and achieving 21% sales growth year-over-year.
Analysts hold a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $710.83, indicating positive growth expectations.

1 / 2