Shares in Meta Platforms (META) stock are on the rise on Thursday, despite being down 4% in the past month. Ahead of its Q3 2025 earnings report, Meta is looking to rebound thanks to pending regulatory decisions in its favor. Earlier this week, Shares in both Apple (AAPL) and META climbed as both tech giants near antitrust settlements in the European Union, per Financial Times.
Analysts are projecting a profit of $6.74 per share for Meta in Q3 2025, reflecting an 11.8% increase year-over-year. The company continues to be highlighted among top picks in the AI sector, alongside significant momentum in its earnings projections. Additionally, Wall Street experts suggest that the budding momentum behind META stock heading into earnings season will continue into the end of the year, with price forecasts rising and analysts calling it a Strong Buy.
Goldman Sachs emphasizes the importance of selective stock picking in the AI infrastructure and data management sector, with companies like Meta benefiting from the ongoing AI boom. In a recent investors’ note, the firm called META stock a strong buy and raised its forecast to $870. Wolfe Research and Guggenheim are also optimistic, with targets of $730 and $875, respectively.
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The upcoming earnings report wave has mixed expectations due to the up and down US economy. Meta reported Q2 revenue of $47.5B, up 22% YoY, with operating income of $20.4B (43% margin) and EPS of $7.14. Ad revenue rose 21%, driven by AI-driven ad efficiency and engagement gains. While tariffs remain a lingering threat for companies like Apple, Meta has succeeded in 2025. Should the EU antitrust settlement process, Meta’s stock could climb higher just in time for earnings, where Q3 forecasts are expected to be beaten.