Meta Platforms Stock Rockets 5.5% With 8-Day Winning Streak
Meta Platforms (META) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.5% return. The company has gained about $99 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $1.9 Tril. The stock remains 28.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.2% for the S&P 500.
META provides products that enable people to connect and share via devices, including mobile, PC, VR headsets, wearables, and augmented reality, fostering connection anytime and anywhere. After this rally, is META still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell META.
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Comparing META Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for META stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | META | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 28.6% | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 66.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 194.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -64.2% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has META behaved after prior drops? See META Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 52 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 80 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 19 | 46 |
| 4D | 27 | 21 |
| 5D | 1 | 9 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 52 | 80 |
Key Financials for Meta Platforms (META)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $134.9 Bil | $164.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $46.8 Bil | $69.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $39.1 Bil | $62.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $48.4 Bil | $42.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $23.4 Bil | $17.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $20.8 Bil | $16.6 Bil |
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