Susquehanna Raises Meta Platforms (META) Price Target to $850

On October 22, 2026, Susquehanna reiterated its Positive rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NasdaqGS: META) while lifting its price target to $850 from $650. Research notes from the firm reflect confidence in the tech company's outlook as shares move within their yearly range.

META Meta Platforms, Inc.

$694.25 ▲ +7.02% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 20, 2026

Susquehanna's Call on Meta Platforms

Susquehanna maintained its optimistic stance on the social media and technology giant on October 22, 2026, keeping a Positive rating while raising the target by $200 from its previous level of $650. The research note adds to a busy day of analyst updates for the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Meta Platforms

Other financial institutions adjusted their positions in the tech giant around the same period. SBI Securities reduced its holdings by 2,795 shares, ending with 47,664 shares valued at about $34,564,980 on October 22, 2026. Carnegie Investment Counsel trimmed its stake by 2,433 shares to hold 140,366 shares worth about $99,014,476 on October 20, 2026. Meanwhile, Axxcess Wealth Management cut its position by 24,710 shares down to 29,410 shares valued at about $21,327,177 on October 21, 2026.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Down 5.8%

Meta Platforms shares closed at $646.96 on October 22, 2026, and recently traded around $653.91, up about 1.1% since that close. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $661.46 by 1.1% but trades 3.4% above its 200-day moving average of $632.62. The recent price sits 16.1% below its 52-week high of $779.82 and 25.7% above its 52-week low of $520.26. Shares trade 20.0% below the consensus mean price target of $817.87.

Recent Earnings

Meta Platforms posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $228,246,994,944 alongside earnings of $29.31 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 29.8% and a return on equity of 29.8%, supported by a year-over-year revenue growth rate of 28.0%.

Dividend

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend rate of $2.10 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 0.3% with a dividend payout ratio of 7.9%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms, Inc.

Chief Operating Officer Javier Olivan completed four transactions ahead of the analyst update. On September 28, 2026, Olivan disposed of 1,575 shares valued at $1,180,966. On October 5, 2026, he sold 1,575 shares at an average price of $728.08 for a total value of $1,146,726. On October 12, 2026, Olivan parted with 1,575 shares at $728.10 each, totaling $1,146,758. Finally, on October 19, 2026, he sold 1,575 shares under a planned transaction at $707.20 for a total value of $1,113,840.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their views on October 22, 2026. Barclays maintained its Overweight rating and raised its price target from $780 to $880. RBC Capital kept its Outperform rating, lifting its target from $770 to $800. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating while trimming its target slightly from $1,000 to $995. Citizens reiterated a Market Outperform rating with an unchanged target of $885. Scotiabank maintained its Sector Perform rating and moved its target from $600 to $650. Overall, 58 analysts give the stock a strong buy recommendation, with targets ranging from a low of $580 to a high of $1,050.

About Meta Platforms

Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta Platforms builds applications and hardware that help people stay connected through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and artificial intelligence glasses. The company operates through its Family of Apps and Reality Labs segments, driving digital communication and developing next-generation hardware for consumer and enterprise users worldwide.

Bottom Line

Susquehanna's higher price target reflects steady institutional confidence in Meta Platforms alongside broad Wall Street backing. Observers will continue tracking upcoming earnings reports and insider transactions to gauge momentum for the social media leader.