Meta Platforms: From One Extreme To Another

Stuart Allsopp
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Summary

  • Meta Platforms stock has experienced a significant reversal of fortune, rallying 250% since its lows in October.
  • Investors have overreacted in both directions, leading to extreme fluctuations in the stock's valuation.
  • Despite a recent earnings beat, Meta's long-term growth prospects are uncertain, making it an unattractive investment at its current premium valuation.

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I argued last year that despite the weak long-term growth outlook for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) the stock was likely to post strong returns as valuations rise from discounted levels (see 'Meta

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