Pivotal Research Raises META Price Target to $930

Pivotal Research has raised its price target for Meta Platforms to $930, reaffirming its Buy rating on the stock, a 31.70% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT

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Pivotal Research raised its price target on Meta Platforms, Inc. ($META) to $930 from $790 on October 13, 2026, and rates the stock "Buy".

Since the rating, $META is down 7.0% to date (from the $762.50 close on Oct 13, 2026).

META Meta Platforms, Inc.

$709.33 +9.34% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 13, 2026, Pivotal Research reiterated its Buy rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and raised its price target to $930 from $790.
Pivotal Research's $930 price target implies 31.70% upside from Meta Platforms, Inc.'s ($META) current $706.17 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, Meta shares recently traded at $706.17, which is about 24.1% below the new analyst target.
Meta's next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026, and the company has a market cap of approximately $1.88 trillion.

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Pivotal Research has raised its price target for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) to $930 from $790 while maintaining a Buy rating on October 13, 2026. This change reflects the firm's continued confidence in the company's growth potential.

Other Institutional Activity in Meta Platforms, Inc.

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Meta recently. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 4,558,635 shares, bringing its total to 173,396,976 shares worth about $123 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 1,307,627 shares, ending with 143,440,997 shares valued at approximately $101.7 billion. State Street Corporation increased its stake by 3,514,233 shares, totaling 92,033,963 shares worth about $65.3 billion. In contrast, FMR, LLC trimmed its position by 20,723,183 shares, now holding 95,895,744 shares valued at around $68.0 billion. Geode Capital Management, LLC also added 785,385 shares, totaling 54,949,893 shares worth about $38.9 billion.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Down 4.3%

As of October 16, 2026, Meta shares recently traded around $706.17, which is above its 50-day moving average by about 8.7% and its 200-day moving average by 11.8%. However, the stock is about 9.4% below its 52-week high of $779.82 and 35.7% above its 52-week low of $520.26. The current price is also approximately 24.1% lower than the recently set analyst target of $930.

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Recent Earnings

Meta reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $228.2 billion, with a net margin of 29.8% and a return on equity of 29.8%. The company has demonstrated solid growth, with a year-over-year revenue growth rate of 28.0%. The next earnings report is expected on October 21, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Meta Platforms, Inc.

Insider trading activity at Meta has seen some notable transactions. Nancy Killefer, an insider, bought 612 shares on June 15, 2026. Javier Olivan, the Chief Operating Officer, sold 1,575 shares on October 12, 2026, at an average price of $728.10, totaling about $1.15 million. Earlier, he also sold 1,575 shares on October 5, 2026, at an average price of $728.08, worth about $1.15 million as well.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 12, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating on Meta with a price target of $840. On the same day as Pivotal's announcement, Truist Securities also maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $1,000, while Keybanc reiterated its Overweight rating with a target of $900. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating with a target of $886.

About Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that help people connect and share through devices like mobile phones, personal computers, and VR headsets. The company operates through two main segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. Its recent target increase from Pivotal Research reflects optimism about its growth prospects in the evolving digital landscape.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Meta's upcoming earnings report on October 21, 2026, and watch for further analyst updates. Pivotal Research's recent rating and target change indicate a strong belief in the company's potential for growth despite current trading levels.