Needham Maintains a Hold Rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

​Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the Most Profitable Stocks to Buy Now. On November 18, Laura Martin from Needham maintained a Hold rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) without disclosing any price targets. However, earlier on November 13, Lloyd Walmsley from Mizuho Securities raised the firm’s price target on the stock from $812 to $920 and reiterated a Buy rating.

​The ratings follow the company’s recent outperformance during its fiscal Q3 2025 results. On October 29, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) announced Q3 2025 results with revenue growth of 26.25% year-over-year to $51.24 billion, surpassing estimates by $1.83 billion. Moreover, the EPS of $7.25 also topped estimates by $0.58.

​In addition to topping analyst expectations, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) continues to invest in AI. For instance, on November 7, Reuters reported that the company plans to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next 3 years. Management noted this investment will be used in building AI infrastructure and data centers, thereby creating more jobs in the country.

​​Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a tech company that connects people through social media and immersive experiences.

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