Meta Platforms, Inc. is a U.S.-based multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders, the company operates within the Communication Services sector, primarily in interactive media and digital advertising.
Meta develops and operates large-scale social media and communication platforms used by billions of people worldwide. Its core products include:
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Facebook: A global social networking platform connecting users, communities, and businesses.
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Instagram: A photo and video-sharing platform with strong engagement in digital content and advertising.
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WhatsApp: A global messaging application widely used for personal and business communication.
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Messenger: A standalone messaging platform integrated with Facebook’s ecosystem.
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Threads: A text-based social platform integrated with Instagram.
Meta generates the majority of its revenue through digital advertising across its family of apps. The company also invests in emerging technologies through its Reality Labs division, which focuses on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and metaverse-related hardware and software development.
In recent years, Meta has increased investment in artificial intelligence to enhance content recommendation systems, advertising efficiency, and user engagement across its platforms.
Meta’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker META.
History and Development
Meta’s origins trace back to Facebook, founded in the early 2000s as a social networking platform initially designed for university students. Rapid adoption led to global expansion, transforming the company into one of the world’s largest digital communication networks.
Following its public listing on the Nasdaq, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions, strengthening its presence in visual media, messaging, and immersive technologies. Over time, advertising became the foundation of its business model, supported by large-scale user engagement across its platforms.
The corporate restructuring and rebranding to Meta Platforms reflected a broader strategic shift toward immersive digital environments and long-term investments in virtual and augmented reality technologies.
In recent years, the company has intensified its focus on artificial intelligence, digital advertising infrastructure, and platform integration while navigating evolving regulatory environments across global markets.
Today, Meta remains one of the largest digital advertising and social media companies in the world, with diversified operations spanning communication platforms, immersive technologies, and AI-driven services.
Additional Information
The Company Meta Platforms Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 1.63 Trillion, having an equity of $ 217.24 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 200.97 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 60.46 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 26.92, a P/BV ratio of 7.49 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of META was at 0.33%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker META.