Mark Zuckerberg 'Just Getting Started,' Says Ives. Munster Says 'Not Too Late' To Buy Meta
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
Meta Platforms Inc. (META) reported a 25% year-on-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $40.11 billion and announced its first-ever quarterly dividend. The company's focus on AI and efficiency, including a 22% reduction in headcount and an 8% decrease in total expenses, has impressed analysts. Wedbush's Dan Ives and Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster both expressed bullish views on Meta's future, particularly in AI. Meta's stock rose 20% post-earnings, with a 37% gain since the start of 2024. Analysts have upgraded Meta's price targets to $500-$525. Meta also announced the second generation of its AI chip, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia Corp. (NVDA).
February 03, 2024 | 2:50 am
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Meta Platforms announced the second generation of its AI chip, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia Corp. This could impact Nvidia's business with Meta.
Meta's development of its own AI chip and intention to reduce reliance on Nvidia could negatively impact Nvidia's sales to Meta, potentially affecting Nvidia's stock price in the short term.
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Meta Platforms Inc. reported significant Q4 revenue growth and announced its first-ever quarterly dividend, with a strong focus on AI and efficiency. Analysts are bullish, upgrading price targets to $500-$525.
The positive earnings report, dividend announcement, and bullish analyst sentiment, especially regarding AI, are likely to continue driving investor interest and stock price growth in the short term.
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