META 2026-02-22
Financial Report
Earnings Data Summary for META as of 2026-02-22
Most recent EPS (Actual): 8.88
Most recent EPS (Consensus): 8.18
Historical EPS range (last 8 quarters): 4.71 - 8.02
Historical Average EPS (last 8 quarters): 6.26
In the past 8 quarters, the company missed earnings estimates 0 times.
Most recent EPS reported date: 2026-01-28
Most recent EPS fiscal date (quarterly): 2025-12-31
Upcoming earnings date: 2026-04-28
Valuation Data Summary for META as of 2026-02-22
Current P/E for META: 22.42
1 year P/E range: 22.42 - 26.52
2 years P/E range: 22.42 - 27.73
5 years P/E range: 12.91 - 32.59
Management Sentiment Summary for META in 2025Q4 earnings call:
The following is the average sentiment score for each management title:
The lower the score, the more negative the sentiment. The higher the score, the more positive the sentiment. 0.5 is neutral.
No data available
Insider transactions for META in the last 90 days:
Total Amount Traded is negative for total net sale of shares. Positive for total net purchase of shares.
| Date | Total Amount Traded | Avg. Traded Price | Transaction Type | Remaining Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | -8.1K | $631.24 | Sell | 12.7K |
| 2026-02-17 | -580 | $639.18 | Sell | 5K |
Technical Report
Price Range for META
META current price: $655.66
5-Day Range: $628.15 - $663.35
50-Day Range: $600.00 - $744.00
200-Day Range: $580.78 - $795.06
Price Distribution for META in the past 20 days
25th percentile: 654.2
Lowest price: 628.15
Price with moderate low (closest to -0.5) z-score: 653.5
Price with low (closest to -1.0) z-score: 634.57
Price below mean by one standard deviation: 635.01
Price below mean by two standard deviations: 609.12
Technical Indicators Summary for META as of 2026-02-22
MACD values for META in the past 14 days:
| Date | macd | signal | histogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | -2.76 | 1.17 | -3.92 |
| 2026-02-19 | -2.93 | 2.15 | -5.07 |
| 2026-02-18 | -1.99 | 3.42 | -5.41 |
| 2026-02-17 | -0.61 | 4.77 | -5.38 |
| 2026-02-13 | 1.56 | 6.11 | -4.55 |
| 2026-02-12 | 4.26 | 7.25 | -2.99 |
| 2026-02-11 | 6.62 | 8.00 | -1.38 |
| 2026-02-10 | 7.62 | 8.34 | -0.73 |
| 2026-02-09 | 8.57 | 8.52 | 0.05 |
| 2026-02-06 | 9.00 | 8.51 | 0.49 |
EMA values for META with a window of 50 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 659.80 |
| 2026-02-19 | 659.97 |
| 2026-02-18 | 660.59 |
| 2026-02-17 | 661.30 |
| 2026-02-13 | 662.20 |
| 2026-02-12 | 663.11 |
| 2026-02-11 | 663.66 |
| 2026-02-10 | 663.45 |
| 2026-02-09 | 663.16 |
| 2026-02-06 | 662.58 |
EMA values for META with a window of 200 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 665.39 |
| 2026-02-19 | 665.49 |
| 2026-02-18 | 665.70 |
| 2026-02-17 | 665.92 |
| 2026-02-13 | 666.19 |
| 2026-02-12 | 666.45 |
| 2026-02-11 | 666.62 |
| 2026-02-10 | 666.60 |
| 2026-02-09 | 666.56 |
| 2026-02-06 | 666.45 |
RSI values for META in the past 14 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 48.84 |
| 2026-02-19 | 44.70 |
| 2026-02-18 | 44.10 |
| 2026-02-17 | 42.64 |
| 2026-02-13 | 42.77 |
| 2026-02-12 | 45.38 |
| 2026-02-11 | 50.82 |
| 2026-02-10 | 51.43 |
| 2026-02-09 | 53.35 |
| 2026-02-06 | 49.07 |
Money Flow Index (MFI) for META over the last 10 trading days:
Latest MFI: 47.05
| Date | Typical Price | Money Flow Ratio | MFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 652.60 | 0.89 | 47.05 |
| 2026-02-19 | 642.90 | 0.56 | 35.83 |
| 2026-02-18 | 638.79 | 0.38 | 27.31 |
| 2026-02-17 | 636.90 | 0.21 | 17.58 |
| 2026-02-13 | 641.92 | 0.21 | 17.20 |
| 2026-02-12 | 657.03 | 0.19 | 15.74 |
| 2026-02-11 | 668.35 | 0.75 | 42.78 |
| 2026-02-10 | 673.72 | 0.68 | 40.59 |
| 2026-02-09 | 673.10 | 0.70 | 41.33 |
| 2026-02-06 | 659.98 | 0.72 | 41.69 |
Bollinger lower and higher band for META, calculated for the past 20 days
Number of Standard Deviations: 2
Latest Close: 655.66
Latest SMA: 670.78
Latest Bollinger Lower Band: 619.06
Latest Bollinger Higher Band: 722.5
ADX for META, calculated for the past 14 days
ADX: 50.69
Volume and volume ratio for META:
Last 30 days average volume: 17.1M
Volume ratio and Price spread in the past 14 days:
| Date | Volume | Volume Ratio | Price Spread (High - Low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | 14.2M | 0.83 | 24.57 |
| 2026-02-21 | 10M | 0.59 | 10.47 |
| 2026-02-20 | 14.6M | 0.86 | 16.86 |
| 2026-02-19 | 12.7M | 0.74 | 13.80 |
| 2026-02-18 | 12.3M | 0.72 | 16.86 |
| 2026-02-17 | 15M | 0.87 | 30.72 |
| 2026-02-16 | 14.3M | 0.84 | 22.17 |
| 2026-02-15 | 10.5M | 0.61 | 10.86 |
| 2026-02-14 | 14.8M | 0.87 | 24.53 |
| 2026-02-13 | 18.2M | 1.06 | 25.49 |
| 2026-02-12 | 17.1M | 1.00 | 28.00 |
| 2026-02-11 | 16.9M | 0.99 | 21.37 |
| 2026-02-10 | 13.8M | 0.80 | 30.59 |
| 2026-02-09 | 14.4M | 0.84 | 17.78 |
Average VWAP in the past 30 days: 671.24
Support levels for META (last 200 trading days):
Last Low: 581.25 on 2025-11-19 (UTC)
Last High: 796.25 on 2025-08-15 (UTC)
Fibonacci Levels: 23.6%: 721.57, 38.2%: 675.37, 50.0%: 638.02, 61.8%: 600.68, 78.6%: 547.52
Resonance Supports: No resonance supports (Fibonacci levels not within ±3% of last low).
Short interest data for META in the past 5 months:
| Report Date | Short Interest | Avg Daily Volume | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 32.5M | 22.6M | 1.44 |
| 2026-01-15 | 32.6M | 13.3M | 2.44 |
| 2025-12-31 | 33.1M | 14.7M | 2.26 |
| 2025-12-15 | 32M | 15.4M | 2.08 |
| 2025-11-28 | 32.4M | 20.1M | 1.61 |
| 2025-11-14 | 30.2M | 23M | 1.31 |
| 2025-10-31 | 27.9M | 21.6M | 1.29 |
| 2025-10-15 | 24.5M | 13.6M | 1.81 |
| 2025-09-30 | 23.8M | 12M | 1.98 |
| 2025-09-15 | 26.3M | 10.1M | 2.61 |
Final Report
Recommendation: Buy Reasoning:
- Financial: META delivered a strong earnings beat (EPS $8.88 vs. $8.18 consensus), with no misses over the past eight quarters. The P/E ratio of 22.42 sits at the low end of its one-year range (22.42–26.52), suggesting relative undervaluation. However, recent insider selling (though modest) and high capital expenditure on AI pose some risks.
- Technical: The stock is in a short-term downtrend, trading below its 50-day and 200-day EMAs, with bearish MACD momentum. However, RSI (48.84) and MFI (47.05) are neutral, and key Fibonacci support lies at $638.02 (50% retracement). The $600–$580 zone (50-day low and 200-day low) offers strong support.
- News: Sentiment is mostly neutral, with one positive article highlighting strong user growth, revenue growth, and AI investments. No major negative catalysts emerged.
Strategy to Minimize Risk:
- Entry Price: Ideal buy zone: $635–$640 (near 50% Fibonacci support and one standard deviation below the 20-day mean).
- Profit Targets:
- Short-term: $675 (38.2% Fibonacci resistance, ~6% gain from $637.50 entry).
- Long-term: $750 (prior resistance area, ~18% gain).
- Time Horizon: 3–6 months for a trade; long-term holders can await AI catalysts and the next earnings report (April 28, 2026).
Final Notes: Place a stop-loss below $600 (e.g., $595) to limit downside risk. Monitor for a reversal above the 50-day EMA (~$660) to confirm momentum shift. High AI capex remains a risk but could drive future growth.