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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price such as:

• Meta Platforms, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for META from analysts
• META’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

Before we jump into Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The FoA segment offers Facebook, which enables people to build community through feed, reels, stories, groups, marketplace, and other; Instagram that brings people closer through Instagram feed, stories, reels, live, and messaging; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; Meta AI, an assistant that's available across apps, as a stand-alone app, on AI glasses, and on the web; Threads, an application for text-based updates and public conversations; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact in a private way. The RL segment provides virtual and augmented reality products, including consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected anytime and anywhere, as well as Meta Quest devices that enable social experiences across gaming, fitness, entertainment, and more. The segment also includes wearables such as AI glasses like Ray Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, featuring Meta AI for advanced conversational and hands free interaction; and the Meta Ray Ban Display, which combines AI glasses with an integrated lens display and the Meta Neural Band, a wrist worn device using electromyography that lets people control their AI glasses through neuromuscular signals. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Broadcom Inc., and OpenAI, L.L.C. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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Meta Platforms, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of March 27, 2026, 3:59 PM, CST, Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price was $525.720.

Meta Platforms, Inc. is down 3.99% from its previous closing price of $547.540.

During the last market session, Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock traded between $520.260 and $543.600. Currently, there are approximately 2,525.00 million shares outstanding for Meta Platforms, Inc..

Meta Platforms, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 22.4, which is high compared to the Interactive Media & Services industry median of 15.5. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Price History

Meta Platforms, Inc.’s (META) price is currently down 18.89% so far this month.

During the month of March, Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $672.770 and a low of $520.260.

Over the last year, Meta Platforms, Inc. has hit prices as high as $796.250 and as low as $479.800. Year to date, Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock is down 20.36%.

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What Caused Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

One of the most common factors that can drastically impact a stock’s price is analyst upgrades and downgrades. When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. However, as of March 27, 2026,, no analysts have changed their rating of Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Meta Platforms, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Meta Platforms, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Meta Platforms, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Meta Platforms, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of March 27, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -7.10%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 28 and is considered to be Weak.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of March 27, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc.’s stock price is $525.720, which is down 3.99% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Meta Platforms, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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