Monness Maintains Buy Rating on Meta Platforms (META) Stock

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the Most Promising AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. On October 22, Brian White, an analyst from Monness, maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock, and the associated price target was same at $860.00. The analyst’s rating is backed by a combination of factors demonstrating Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s robust growth potential and strategic positioning. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) continues to aggressively expand its AI initiatives, which can open new growth avenues in the generative AI era.

The analyst believes that this expansion is complemented by the company’s ability to capitalize on the digital advertising trend, which can fuel significant revenue growth. As per the analyst, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s advertising revenue is expected to rise, thanks to its strong market position. Also, the company’s recent innovations, which include AI-driven personalization and new product launches, further cement the competitive edge. Despite the regulatory challenges and a tough macroeconomic environment, such strategic moves place the company well for future success, added White.

Rowan Street Capital, an investment management company, released its Q3 2025 investor letter. Here is what the fund said:

“Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been our largest holding for several years and remains one of the best examples of what long-term ownership in an exceptional business ca deliver. Since our initial purchase more than seven years ago, Meta has compounded over 21% annually — a testament to its enduring competitive advantages, operation excellence, and the compounding power of time. We’ll keep our commentary brief here, as we’ve discussed Meta extensively in prior letters — its journey illustrates the benefits of patience, conviction, and alignment with a world-class founder-operator.”

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