Here’s Why Meta (META) is Among the 12 Most Profitable Stocks to Invest In

May 28, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the

12 Most Profitable Stocks to Invest In.

On May 24, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Technology chief Andrew Bosworth was reportedly working to transform the company’s workforce using AI, according to The Wall Street Journal’s Meghan Bobrowsky. In a companywide memo, Bosworth said Meta aims for agents to primarily do the work, while employees “direct, review and help them improve.” Bosworth also wrote that some tasks that once took hours now take minutes, and that employees may eventually not need to remain in the loop for some tasks.

Earlier, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that no further company-wide layoffs are expected this year after Meta cut 10% of its global workforce and reassigned 7,000 employees to artificial intelligence teams, Reuters’ Katie Paul reported, citing a memo seen by the publication.

Here's Why Meta (META) is Among the 12 Most Profitable Stocks to Invest In
Here’s Why Meta (META) is Among the 12 Most Profitable Stocks to Invest In

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On May 20, 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski lowered the firm’s price target on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to $765 from $770 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. Wells Fargo said market confidence is improving in companies monetizing compute investments directly through cloud businesses.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) develops products that help people connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and AI glasses internationally.

While we acknowledge the potential of META as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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