Howland Capital Management 13F: Cuts META Stake by $4.6M

Howland Capital Management reduced its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. META by 6.4% during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The firm sold 6,385 shares of the social media and technology company during the period, ending the quarter with 92,817 shares. The remaining position was valued at approximately $67.3 million at the close of the period.

META Meta Platforms, Inc.

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What Changed in Howland Capital Management's Meta Platforms Position

Prior to the adjustment, Howland Capital Management held 99,202 shares of Meta Platforms. By trimming the position by 6.4%, the firm lowered its exposure to the tech giant while maintaining a substantial holding worth over $67 million. Institutional investors regularly adjust their portfolios at the close of each quarter to rebalance risk and capture gains.

Other Institutional Activity in Meta Platforms

Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Meta Platforms during the recent filing period. Oriental Harbor Investment Master Fund grew its holdings by 16,133 shares, ending with 16,374 shares worth about $11.9 million. Sepio Capital reduced its stake by 12.2%, selling 4,324 shares to finish with 31,070 shares valued at $22.5 million. Royal Fund Management trimmed its position by 24.6%, shedding 3,425 shares to hold 10,492 shares worth about $7.6 million. Brookstone Capital Management grew its holdings by 9,403 shares, ending with 117,715 shares worth about $85.4 million. Sagespring Wealth Partners grew its holdings by 2,214 shares, ending with 31,902 shares worth about $23.1 million.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Down 7.0%

Meta Platforms shares recently traded around $648.91 as of October 23, 2026, holding steady compared to an event close of $648.85 on October 22. The stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $661.46 and above its 200-day moving average of $632.62. Shares sit 16.8% below their 52-week high of $779.82 and 24.7% above their 52-week low of $520.26. The company carries a market capitalization of $1.78 trillion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.8.

Recent Earnings

Meta Platforms reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $228.25 billion and basic earnings of $29.31 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 29.8% and a return on equity of 29.8%. Revenue grew 28.0% compared to the same period in the prior year.

Dividend

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend rate of $2.10 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 0.3%. The company allocates 7.9% of its earnings toward dividend payouts.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms, Inc.

Chief Operating Officer Javier Olivan completed multiple transactions ahead of the filing. On September 28, 2026, Olivan disposed of 1,575 shares valued at $1.2 million. On October 5, 2026, Olivan sold 1,575 shares at an average price of $728.08 for a total value of $1.1 million. On October 12, 2026, Olivan parted with another 1,575 shares at an average price of $728.10, totaling $1.1 million. On October 19, 2026, Olivan sold 1,575 shares at an average price of $707.20, generating $1.1 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their outlooks on Meta Platforms alongside the recent reporting cycle. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a target price raised from $884.00 to $892.00 on October 22, 2026. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating with a target lifted from $895.00 to $905.00 on the same date. DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating and increased its target from $700.00 to $800.00 on October 22. BMO Capital maintained a Market Perform rating while raising its target from $580.00 to $685.00 on October 22. Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating with a target raised from $860.00 to $870.00 on October 22. Consensus analyst opinion stands at a strong buy, with a mean price target of $817.87 across 58 analysts.

About Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms builds digital environments and applications that let people connect through mobile phones, desktop computers, virtual reality headsets, and smart glasses. The business operates primarily through its Family of Apps division, which includes major social platforms, alongside Reality Labs, which focuses on augmented and virtual reality hardware and software development.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Meta Platforms will monitor upcoming institutional filings and earnings reports to gauge shifts in large-scale ownership and ongoing profitability. The stock continues to draw steady analyst support as the company expands its digital and hardware offerings.