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•  29 Jan 2026
 

META has claimed its spot as the definitive Bull of the Day following a powerhouse fourth quarter performance that silenced skeptics regarding the massive capital expenditures being funneled into artificial intelligence.

The social media giant reported revenue of 59.89 billion dollars which comfortably cleared the consensus estimate of 58.30 billion dollars representing a robust 24% increase year over year. Even more impressive was the profitability profile with adjusted earnings per share coming in at 8.88 dollars well above the anticipated 8.16 dollars.

This move is fueled by a core advertising business that is not just surviving but thriving under the influence of AI driven enhancements. With daily active people rising 7% to 3.58 billion Meta has demonstrated that its deep ecosystem remains an indispensable magnet for both users and advertisers.

The results provide a masterclass in how to leverage technological infrastructure for immediate financial gain as ad impressions jumped 18% and ad pricing saw a 6% lift. This tells us that consumer engagement remains high despite broader economic pressures like a federal funds rate holding between 3.5% and 3.75%.

From a strategic standpoint Meta holds a significant competitive advantage through its first party data and its recent 6-billion-dollar deal with Corning which underscores its commitment to securing the supply chain for future hardware. This implies that the hefty 2026 expense forecast of 162 billion dollars is manageable as long as the core engine produces this level of cash flow. Industry trends suggest that AI is finally moving from the experimental phase to a direct revenue driver in digital advertising.

Looking forward the trend appears sustainable as the stock has decisively cleared its 200 day moving average of 679.51 dollars and reached new heights near 744.00 dollars.
Analysts have responded with significant conviction including Rosenblatt raising its price target to 1144 dollars. The company issued first quarter sales guidance between 53.5 billion dollars and 56.5 billion dollars which is above previous estimates and suggests that the momentum has carried forward into the new year.

Investors should view the current trajectory as a validation of Mark Zuckerbergs vision where AI integration leads to superior ad targeting and deeper user retention. While capital spending remains elevated the proven ability to beat on both the top and bottom lines provide a strong safety margin for those considering the stock for long term growth.

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