Needham Maintains a Hold Rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

Core Insights - Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is recognized as one of the most profitable stocks to buy currently, with mixed ratings from analysts [1][2] - The company reported strong fiscal Q3 2025 results, achieving a revenue growth of 26.25% year-over-year to $51.24 billion, exceeding estimates by $1.83 billion, and an EPS of $7.25, which surpassed expectations by $0.58 [2] - Meta is making significant investments in AI, planning to allocate $600 billion in the U.S. over the next three years for AI infrastructure and data centers, which is expected to create more jobs [3] Analyst Ratings - Laura Martin from Needham maintained a Hold rating on Meta without providing a price target [1] - Lloyd Walmsley from Mizuho Securities raised the price target from $812 to $920 and reiterated a Buy rating [1] Financial Performance - Meta's Q3 2025 revenue of $51.24 billion reflects a 26.25% increase year-over-year, surpassing analyst estimates [2] - The company's EPS of $7.25 also exceeded expectations by $0.58 [2] Investment in AI - Meta plans to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next three years, focusing on AI infrastructure and data centers [3] - This investment is anticipated to create additional job opportunities in the country [3]