Quilter 13F: Adds $10M to Meta Platforms (META) Stake

Quilter increased its investment in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META, growing its position by 13,847 shares during the period. The update appeared in a Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026.

META Meta Platforms, Inc.

$694.25 ▲ +7.02% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 20, 2026

What Changed in Quilter's Meta Platforms Position

The firm added 13,847 shares to finish the quarter with 290,000 shares of Meta Platforms. That represents a 5.0% increase over the prior count of 276,153 shares. The updated holding carried an estimated market value of $210.3 million as of the filing date. Meta closed at $697.52 on October 21.

Other Institutional Activity in Meta Platforms

Other institutional managers adjusted their exposure around the same time. Carnegie Investment Counsel trimmed its holdings by 2,433 shares, ending with 140,366 shares valued at roughly $99.0 million, marking a 1.7% decrease.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Down 5.3%

Meta shares recently traded around $698.43 on October 22. That puts the stock above its 50-day moving average of $661.46 and comfortably ahead of its 200-day moving average of $632.62. The shares sit below their 52-week high of $779.82 while trading well above their 52-week low of $520.26.

Recent Earnings

Meta Platforms generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $228.2 billion alongside $29.31 in earnings per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 29.8% and a return on equity of 29.8%. Revenue grew 28.0% compared to the prior year period.

Dividend

The company maintains an annual dividend rate of $2.10 per share, which translates to a 0.3% dividend yield. That payout is supported by a conservative dividend payout ratio of 7.9%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms, Inc.

Chief Operating Officer Javier Olivan executed four stock sales ahead of the filing date. On September 28, 2026, Olivan sold 1,575 shares valued at $1.2 million. On October 5, 2026, he disposed of another 1,575 shares for $1.1 million. On October 12, 2026, Olivan completed a planned sale of 1,575 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for $1.1 million. Finally, on October 19, 2026, he executed another planned sale of 1,575 shares for $1.1 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their views following recent reports. TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating while adjusting its price target to $850.00 on October 22. Piper Sandler kept an Overweight rating and moved its target to $850.00. StoneX reiterated a Hold rating without a target. Wedbush maintained a Neutral rating while raising its target to $730.00. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating and increased its target to $900.00. Overall, the stock carries a strong buy consensus rating across 58 analysts, with a mean price target of $817.87.

About Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms builds applications and technologies that connect people through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and artificial intelligence wearables. Its operations are split between the Family of Apps segment, which includes major social platforms, and Reality Labs, which focuses on hardware and future virtual reality initiatives.

Bottom Line

Quilter's expanded stake reflects steady institutional interest in the tech giant as shares trade above key moving averages. Investors will watch for upcoming earnings reports and further insider trading disclosures to gauge near-term momentum.