Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) continues to be a significant entity in the technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.92 trillion as of August 6, 2025. Over the past year, the stock has seen a notable price increase of 56.24%.1
From an institutional perspective, META is widely held, with 6,853 institutional owners collectively holding about 1.949 billion shares, representing 89.86% of the shares outstanding. The Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Fmr Llc are among its largest shareholders.2 While the number of institutional owners increased by 3.08% quarter-over-quarter, the total institutional shares held saw a slight decrease of 2.28%.2
Short interest in META is relatively low, with 25.61 million shares shorted, translating to a short interest as a percentage of float of 1.18%. The days to cover stands at 1.55 days, and the borrow rate is 0.25%, indicating limited short-side pressure.1
Analyst sentiment for META remains generally positive. The average one-year price target is $852.52, with forecasts ranging from a low of $592.87 to a high of $1,140.30 (as of August 5, 2025, for a 2026-08-05 projection).1 The Put/Call Open Interest Ratio is 0.69, suggesting more call options are open than put options, which can sometimes be interpreted as a bullish sentiment among options traders.1
Fintel's factor analysis scores for META highlight strong fundamentals, with a Quality Score of 93.58 out of 100, a Growth Score of 83.46, and a Momentum Score of 72.47. The Profitability Score is 69.15, while the Value Score is 53.08, indicating it's near average in terms of valuation compared to its peers in the Fintel universe.3
For those looking to delve deeper into META's financials, institutional ownership trends, short interest data, or options activity, Fintel's platform provides comprehensive tools and detailed reports. You can explore the full institutional ownership breakdown, insider trading activities, and real-time options flow directly on the Fintel website.
