Meta Earns Buy Rating as Strong Earnings Align with Ad-Free Subscription Rollout

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 12 Set-It-and-Forget-It Stocks to Buy Now.

The company earns a consensus Buy rating amid a strong second quarter and the decision to soon roll out new ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) reported a 22% year-over-year increase in its Q2 2025 revenue, reaching $47.52 billion. One of the significant contributors to the growth was the increase in Family daily active people (DAP) by 6% year-over-year. Ad impressions delivered across the company’s Family of Apps also saw an upward trend of 11% year-over-year.

Later, on September 26, 2025, the company announced it would soon roll out ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to UK users for a monthly subscription fee. Account holders using web versions will pay £2.99 per month, while it stands at £3.99 per month for iOS and Android device users. The new subscription plan is anticipated to bring in additional revenue for the company from users who dislike ads.

With a consensus Buy rating from 70 analysts, as recorded by CNN, and a market cap of $1868.27 billion, the company ranks well in our list of best stocks to invest in and forget.

Founded in 2004, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a technology conglomerate based in California. The company owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and is heavily focused on building and developing the interconnected digital ecosystem known as the Metaverse.

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