Meta Biggest Drop Ever: Capex Concerns Back, Enters Buy Zone Again?

Meta plunged 8% in its worst session since October 2023. First, a landmark ruling from a California jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for "negligent platform design" leading to social media addiction in minors. Simultaneously, Meta confirmed it is expanding its El Paso, Texas data center project from a $1.5 billion initial plan to a staggering $10 billion megaproject. Aiming for 1 Gigawatt (1GW) of power capacity by 2028. Can Meta maintain its 30%+ operating margins if "Addiction Taxes" (legal settlements) become a recurring cost? Is it entering buy zone again?

avatarMargaret _Gasper
03-27 21:37
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avatarValue_investing
03-27 15:22

Google’s New Tech Hits Micron & Semis—Sell or Buy?

On March 25, $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ unveiled a new AI memory compression algorithm, TurboQuant, claiming it can reduce memory requirements during large language model inference by sixfold while increasing computational speed by eightfold, all without sacrificing accuracy. Specifically, as AI models grow more powerful, context windows continue to expand, and key-value (KV) cache storage grows geometrically, becoming a core bottleneck for both performance and cost. TurboQuant leverages PolarQuant and error correction (QJL) to maintain full model accuracy and a 100% retrieval recall rate. The technology can be directly deployed on existing AI systems, raising market concerns that demand for memory chips could be weakened. As a result, shares of
Google’s New Tech Hits Micron & Semis—Sell or Buy?
avatarPinkspider
03-27 15:19
$META is now trading below its 100-week moving average for the first time since 2022/2023 🚨 Historically, buying below this level has worked out pretty well 📈🤑
avatarPinkspider
03-27 15:17
$META is now trading below its 100-week moving average for the first time since 2022/2023 🚨 Historically, buying below this level has worked out pretty well 📈🤑
avatarPinkspider
03-27 12:46
Every Magnificent 7 stock has officially seen double digit downside… Here is how far these names are from their 52 Week highs: $MSFT -34% $AMZN -20% $META -30% $TSLA -25% $NVDA -20% $GOOGL -20% $AAPL -12% This selloff is starting to become a full blown market crash…
avatarPinkspider
03-27 12:19
Did this trader just make the play of a lifetime? At ~2:45PM yesterday, someone bought 500 $META 550-strike puts for $7,500 total. These contracts were worth 0.15 ($15) each at the time, with only 2 days until expiration. With a steep 8% drop in $META today, these contracts are now worth a staggering 7.70 ($770) each, or a total value of $385,000. That's a 50x return overnight.
avatarOption_Movers
03-27 11:52

Option Movers | Meta's Volume Surges 240%; Micron's $430 Put Jumps 51%

Market Overview Wall Street’s main indexes fell sharply on Thursday (Mar 26) and the Nasdaq confirmed a correction as investors worried about escalation in the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has sent oil prices soaring and exacerbated inflation concerns. Regarding the options market, a total volume of 57,789,062 contracts was traded, up 14% from the previous trading day. Top 10 Option Volumes Top 10: $NVDA(NVDA)$, $TSLA(TSLA)$, $META(META)$, $MSFT(MSFT)$, $AMZN(AMZN)$, $AAPL(AAPL)$, $MU(MU)$,
Option Movers | Meta's Volume Surges 240%; Micron's $430 Put Jumps 51%
avatarmoonc
02-04
📘Meta’s 10% Surge: Is It the Big Tech AI Monetization Leader Over Microsoft? Meta just lit up the market with a 10% rally, sending waves across Big Tech watchers and investors alike. The surge isn’t just about short-term trading—it’s a statement that Meta’s AI strategy might finally be paying off. With Microsoft also making massive strides in AI, from enterprise solutions to ChatGPT-powered products, the spotlight is on which tech giant is truly winning the race to monetize artificial intelligence. Meta’s strength comes from its massive social media ecosystem, where AI is increasingly driving ad targeting, content creation, and even immersive experiences like the metaverse. Microsoft, on the other hand, leverages AI in cloud computing, enterprise software, and partnerships with OpenAI. So,
avatarCayChan
01-30
📈 Meta Platforms: Market’s Risk-On Winner Amid Whipsawing Precious Metals $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   Last week, markets were volatile: • Gold and silver both sold off sharply, with large intraday swings reflecting risk-off flows. • SLV (Silver ETF) and GLD (Gold ETF) experienced significant range expansion. • But one stock stood out: Meta Platforms (META) surged as much as ~10% in a single session. Here’s what was driving that behavior, with data from last week: ⸻ 🧠 1. Meta’s Strong Earnings Data Provided a Catalyst Meta reported FY 2025 revenue of $200.97 billion, up +22% YoY, the first time crossing the $200B mark. Q4 revenue was up +24% YoY, despite aggressive AI investments. Meta also generated $60.
Meta's explosive rally and fundamentals suggest it has emerged as the most efficient AI monetizer in Big Tech—for now. However, sustaining its margins while funding AI's "arms race" will depend on its unique advantages vs. peers. Let's dissect: 1. Meta vs. Microsoft vs. Google: Who's Winning AI Monetization? Key Takeaway: Meta's AI monetization is direct and immediate—it uses AI to refine ad targeting (driving 24% revenue growth) and boost engagement (Reels watch time +25% YoY). Unlike Microsoft (enterprise contracts) or Google (Search/Cloud), Meta's AI spend directly feeds its core profit engine. This makes its ROI more visible and margins defensible. 2. Why Meta's Margins Can Stay Above 40% AI Efficiency Loop: Meta's AI investments (Llama models, recommendation algorithms) directly reduc
avatarxc__
01-30

Meta's Explosive +10% Surge: Crushing AI Monetization or Just a Flash in the Pan? 🚀💥

$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Meta Platforms just delivered a jaw-dropping +10% single-session rally, emerging as a standout performer while broader markets whipsawed and precious metals cooled off. This surge underscores Meta's impressive scale: FY2025 revenue soared to $200.97 billion, marking the first time crossing the $200 billion threshold with a robust +22% year-over-year increase. Q4 revenue accelerated +24% year-over-year, fueled by strong ad growth and AI-driven efficiencies. Despite heavy AI investments, Meta posted $60.5 billion in net income and maintained an enviable 41% operating margin — a testament to disciplined execution in a competitive landscape. 📈 When stacked against peers, Meta shines in consumer-facing AI monetization throu
Meta's Explosive +10% Surge: Crushing AI Monetization or Just a Flash in the Pan? 🚀💥
avatarMrzorro
01-29
Meta 4Q25 Review: Why The Stock Can Go Up With Higher Opex And Capex $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   's Q4 report delivered a clean message: the top line re-accelerated on both ad volume and pricing, while management simultaneously raised the 2026 investment envelope—yet paired it with a stronger growth outlook and an explicit statement that 2026 operating income should exceed 2025, easing fears of an ROI collapse. Financial Snapshot Revenue: $59.893B (+24% YoY). Total costs & expenses: $35.148B (+40% YoY) , the cost curve is steep, reflecting AI talent + R&D + infrastructure load. Operating income: $24.745B, 41% operating margin. Net income: $22.768B, (+38% YoY)  Three Things to Watch 1. The "w
Can Meta’s Rally Last? Bullish factors supporting continued strength: Meta’s fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations on both revenue and earnings, driven by robust advertising performance and stronger guidance for the first quarter of 2026. Analysts have responded with raised price targets, and the stock has reclaimed key technical levels following the earnings surge.  Option markets imply elevated volatility but still show room for upside continuation over the coming week, indicating that traders are positioning for further gains.  Capex increases, while large, are being underwritten by strong ad cash flows, differentiating Meta from peers where high investment is a bigger near-term drag.  Risks that could limit the rally: Elevated capital expenditure for 2026 (up to U
$Microsoft(MSFT)$   Use the moving averages to guide you. Usually, they will coincide with a horizontal support of you look left of the price chart.  Thats because price action and manipulation will bring the moving average to a horizontal support where accumulation takes place. That's when buyers come in and support the price. Here some rough numbers.  100 ma 447 150ma 417 200ma 372 If you don't own MSFT, can buy around 100m levels. That's where analyst's lowest price target is. Thanks to Tiger brokers information in App.  If you already own, wait until it falls lower for a better entry or lower your average cost.
Comprehensive Analysis of Meta Platforms' Recent Earnings and Outlook Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been a significant player in the technology sector, and its recent earnings reports and future outlook are closely watched by investors. Recent Earnings Performance Meta Platforms has demonstrated strong financial performance in recent quarters. For instance, in its Q4 2025 earnings report, Meta exceeded analyst expectations on several key metrics: Revenue: Meta reported robust revenue growth, driven by strong advertising demand and increased engagement across its family of apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger). The company's advertising business continues to be its primary revenue driver. Net Income and EPS: The company also reported significant increases in net income and
TSLA - D, MSFT - C, META - C & AAPL - B
I plan to just sell in strength for those going up >5%. Wait for next dip to pick up again...like when the dust settled after reporting season.
avatarKYHBKO
01-29
Microsoft Q2 FY26 earnings (Dec. quarter): ☁️ Azure +38% fx neutral. • Revenue +17% Y/Y to $81.3B ($1.0B beat). • Gross margin 68% (-1pp Y/Y)  • Operating margin 47% (+2pp Y/Y). • Non-GAAP EPS $4.14 ($0.22 beat). • $10B gains from investments in OpenAI. Data and earnings chart are from X user economyapp. The stock fell since earnings was announced. Expect some volatility.
avatarkoolgal
01-29
🌟🌟🌟A wild high stakes earnings week is unfolding this  week.  Here is my prediction for 4 of the Mag 7 post earnings: Apple - C: Slight Dip. This is because of investor anxiety over profit margins and a lack of clear monetisation AI strategy. Concerns about a potential slowdown in iPhone demand in key markets like China. Tesla - B Slight Gain: Despite declining vehicle sales & margin pressures, TSLA found support in investor optimism about future ventures like Robotaxi business & AI initiatives.  Energy storage division is a bright spot with higher profit margins. Microsoft - C: Slight Dip.  MSFT is weighed down by investor unease regarding rising capital expenditure needed to build AI & Cloud infrastructure at large scale. Meta - C Slight Dip: This reflect