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Meta Platforms is the world’s largest social media platform. The company’s portfolio offering evolved from a single Facebook app to multiple apps like photo and video sharing app Instagram, and WhatsApp messaging app owing to acquisitions. Along with in-house developed Messenger, these apps now form Meta’s family of products used by almost 3.43 billion people on a daily basis as of March 31, 2025.

META is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of A. Earnings are expected to grow 5.8% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 13%.

13 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.89 to $25.25 per share. META also boasts an average earnings surprise of 17.3%.

Meta Platforms is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 26.3%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 54.9% in 2025.

Investors should take the time to consider META for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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