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UBS analyst Stephen Ju has raised the price target for Meta Platforms Inc. to $786, citing expectations for the company to exceed revenue and earnings estimates for 2025. With a current trading price of $684.04, Meta's strong financial health is underscored by a 23.06% revenue growth and an 81.5% gross profit margin. Ju anticipates that advancements in AI and ad revenue growth will further enhance Meta's performance, despite projected increases in expenses for 2025.
UBS analyst Stephen Ju has raised the price target for Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) to $786 from $736, maintaining a Buy rating. He anticipates that the company's 2025 CapEx budget of $60-65 billion and improved revenue guidance will lead to better-than-expected performance, driven by faster ad revenue growth and new revenue streams from AI investments. Ju estimates a favorable risk-reward ratio for META shares, projecting a downside risk of $561 and an upside potential of $969, with catalysts expected throughout the year.
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has joined other major bank leaders in defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs amid increasing criticism. He emphasized that these initiatives are essential to the bank's strategy and have positively impacted its performance. Sewing also reaffirmed the bank's commitment to sustainable finance, stating that any changes in the legal environment would prompt a review of their stance, but the core belief in DEI and sustainability remains strong.
UBS has increased its price target for Meta from $736 to $786, maintaining a "Buy" rating following the company's quarterly results. Analyst Stephen Ju noted that the investment budget for 2025 and plans to hire technical staff suggest that operating expenses and sales forecasts for the first quarter will surpass those for the entire year.
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has joined other major bank leaders in defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives amid growing criticism. He emphasized that DEI programs are essential to the bank's strategy and have positively impacted its performance. Sewing also reaffirmed the bank's commitment to sustainable finance, stating that any changes in the legal environment would prompt a review of their stance, but the core belief in DEI and sustainability remains integral to Deutsche Bank's approach.
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has joined leaders from JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives amid growing criticism. He emphasized that these programs are essential to the bank's strategy and highlighted the benefits Deutsche Bank has experienced from them.
UBS has raised its price target for Meta Platforms Inc. to $786, maintaining a Buy rating, citing strong growth prospects and a favorable risk-reward ratio. The company has shown a 70% return over the past year, with expectations of significant ad revenue growth driven by advancements in AI and increased user adoption. Other firms have also revised their targets upward, reflecting confidence in Meta's strategic initiatives despite some operational challenges.
UBS analyst Stephen Ju has raised the price target for Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) to $786.00, up from $736.00. This adjustment reflects the firm's ongoing confidence in the company's performance and market position.
U.S. stock index futures remained steady following a strong week for Wall Street, driven by technology stocks. Investors are anticipating key jobs data and Federal Reserve meeting minutes, with December employment expected to show an addition of 154,000 jobs and an unemployment rate steady at 4.2%. Tech stocks rebounded, with notable gains from NVIDIA and Tesla, as the market looks ahead to a potentially positive 2025.
Global advertising revenue is set to exceed $1 trillion in 2024, with a projected increase of 9.5% to $1.04 trillion, according to GroupM. This growth is primarily fueled by online advertising platforms like Google, Meta, and Amazon, as highlighted by Kate Scott-Dawkins at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.
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