{
  "id": 17563911,
  "title": "Here's Where I Think Meta Stock Will Be in 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heres-where-i-think-meta-stock-will-be-in-2030",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:37:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/01/here-s-where-i-think-meta-stock-will-be-in-2030/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta Platforms (META) shares are currently trading at approximately $612, having fallen about 22% from their August 2025 record high of $790, despite a 26% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $64.6 billion. Meta expects capital expenditures of $135 billion to $145 billion in 2026, with plans to sell up to $60 billion more in shares later. Based on the company's own trends and guidance, I estimate Meta stock could trade near $880 in late 2030, representing a 44% increase from today's price or a 9% annual return. However, Meta's sales growth is slowing, with revenue growth decelerating from 33% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to 26% in Q3 2026. Revenue projections for 2026 and 2030 suggest around $255 billion to $258 billion and $435 billion, respectively, indicating around 27% to 28% growth over 2025. Meta's operating margin has cooled from 40% a year prior to 35% in Q3 2026, down from 41% in 2025. Despite a projected $15 billion decrease in Reality Labs losses by 2027, aggressive investment plans suggest a 35% operating margin by 2030. With around 2.86 billion shares outstanding by 2030, net income per share is estimated at $44, and a stock dividend of one Class C share per existing Class A or Class B share after Jan. 19, 2027, may lead to a 2-for-1 split. The upside for Meta stock hinges on operating margin improvements, with a 40% margin potentially yielding $1,000 per share. Despite potential legal costs and uncertainties, a 9% annual return appears reasonable for a company expected to maintain double-digit revenue growth through 2030.",
  "summary": "Meta's sales could grow around 70% by 2030. Why might the shares gain so much less?",
  "key_points": [
    "Meta stock projected at $880 in late 2030, 44% increase from current price",
    "Revenue growth slowing, 26% year-over-year increase in Q3 2026",
    "Operating margin expected to reach 40% by 2030, potentially yielding $1,000 per share"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Aggressive capital expenditures and slowing revenue growth force Meta to prioritize operating margin improvements if investors want to see significant stock appreciation through the end of the decade.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Here's Where I Think Meta Stock Will Be in 2030",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heres-where-i-think-meta-stock-will-be-in-2030-17578512",
        "published": "2026-11-01T08:57:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}