Stifel analyst Mark Kelley maintains $Meta Platforms (META.US)$ with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $692.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 73.1% and a total average return of 31.5% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Meta Platforms (META.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
It is anticipated that a more cautious, selective approach to software going into 2025 might be justified, considering a combination of second-half weighted share performance in 2024 and a challenging first quarter. Nonetheless, an acceleration in the sector is expected in the latter half of 2025, potentially driven by increased contributions from AI technologies and positive revisions based on initially conservative guidance.
While expectations lean towards a positive return for consumer internet this year, 2025 is anticipated to be marked by clear distinctions between winners and losers. This differentiation will arise from debates covering a broad spectrum of issues, including CapEx requirements, investments in AI, slower margin improvements, disruptions caused by autonomous vehicles, the monetization of AI in both enterprise and consumer sectors, and the effects of foreign exchange headwinds.
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