Meta Platforms (META)
Wells Fargo recently maintained its “Overweight” rating and raised its 12 month price target to US$1,000 from US$796, a 25.63% increase, signalling greater confidence in its valuation outlook. Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 28% to US$60.8 billion, supporting the advertising growth story. However, planned annual capital expenditure of US$130 billion–US$145 billion makes profitable AI monetization critical. Improved recommendations and advertising tools could strengthen engagement and earnings, while infrastructure costs, weaker advertiser demand and regulatory pressures remain key risks.
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