Mirae Asset Securities (Usa) 13F: Adds $36M to META Stake

Mirae Asset Securities (Usa) significantly grew its investment in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NasdaqGS: META), adding to its holdings during the quarter. According to a Form 13F filing with the SEC filed on October 15, 2026, the firm increased its stake by 99.9%. Note that 13F filings are backward-looking and reflect holdings as of the end of the reporting period, which may not represent the investor's current position today.

What Changed in Mirae Asset Securities (Usa)'s Meta Platforms Position

Mirae Asset boosted its position by adding 50,183 shares to its portfolio. The firm ended the period holding 100,429 shares of Meta Platforms, up from the 50,246 shares it held previously. The reported value of the stake reached about $72.8 million. This sharp increase nearly doubled the firm's share count in the social media and technology giant.

Other Institutional Activity in Meta Platforms

Other large funds also made notable adjustments to their Meta Platforms positions during the period. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 4,558,635 shares, ending with 173,396,976 shares worth about $122.99 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC lifted its stake by 1,307,627 shares to reach 143,440,997 shares valued at roughly $101.75 billion. Meanwhile, FMR, LLC reduced its holdings by 20,723,183 shares, or 17.8%, leaving it with 95,895,744 shares worth about $68.02 billion. State Street Corporation added 3,514,233 shares for a 4.0% increase, ending with 92,033,963 shares valued at around $65.28 billion. Geode Capital Management, LLC grew its stake by 785,385 shares, or 1.5%, finishing with 54,949,893 shares worth about $38.98 billion.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Down 4.4%

Meta Platforms shares recently traded around $705.01 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits about 8.5% above its 50-day moving average of $649.89 and roughly 11.7% above its 200-day moving average of $631.37. The company's shares trade 9.6% below their 52-week high of $779.82 and 35.5% above their 52-week low of $520.26.

Recent Earnings

Meta Platforms reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $228.25 billion alongside trailing earnings of $26.54 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 29.8% and a return on equity of 29.8%. Its year-over-year revenue growth stood at 28.0%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

Dividend

Meta Platforms pays an annual dividend with a current dividend yield of 0.29%. The company's payout ratio stands at 7.9% of its earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms, Inc.

Company insiders executed several transactions ahead of the filing. Chief Operating Officer Javier Olivan sold 1,575 shares on September 28, 2026, valued at about $1.18 million. Olivan sold another 1,575 shares on October 5, 2026, at an average price of $728.08 for a total value of about $1.15 million. On October 12, 2026, Olivan sold 1,575 shares at an average price of $728.10 worth approximately $1.15 million in a transaction noted as planned, and another 1,575 shares at the same price for about $1.15 million in an unplanned sale. Insider sales do not automatically signal a negative outlook on the stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts updated their views on Meta Platforms ahead of the filing. On October 12, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Overweight rating while lowering its price target from $860.00 to $840.00. On October 13, 2026, Pivotal Research maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target from $790.00 to $930.00. Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating on October 13, 2026, lifting its target from $763.00 to $1,000.00. Keybanc reiterated its Overweight rating with a $900.00 target on October 13, 2026, while Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating with an unchanged target of $886.00 on the same day. Overall, the stock carries a consensus recommendation key of strong_buy with a mean price target of $813.65 across 58 analyst opinions.

About Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms, Inc. builds products that let people connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and AI glasses. The company operates through its Family of Apps and Reality Labs segments, serving users globally. Institutional interest remains high as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings release.

Bottom Line

Mirae Asset Securities doubled down on its Meta Platforms position during the period, reflecting growing exposure to the tech sector bellwether. Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings report on October 21, 2026, for fresh details on the company's financial health and operational progress.