As of late April 2026, the story has evolved into a "Year of Superintelligence".
: Many analysts still rate the stock a "Strong Buy," with an average 12-month target of approximately $855 .
: Long-term believers who held from the 2012 IPO have seen their initial investment more than quintuple, averaging an annual return of nearly 19% . The Current Narrative (April 2026) fb buy or sell
: By November 2022, the stock bottomed out near $88 per share—a staggering 75% drop from its previous highs. The "Year of Efficiency" Rebound
: The stock recently hit a 52-week high of $796.25 in August 2025 and is currently trading around $673. As of late April 2026, the story has
In 2023, CEO Mark Zuckerberg shifted the narrative from the metaverse to efficiency and AI.
The story of Facebook (now Meta Platforms ) stock is a legendary tale of massive crashes, radical pivots, and long-term rewards for those who could stomach the volatility. The Great Crash of 2022 The Current Narrative (April 2026) : By November
The most dramatic chapter began in February 2022, when Meta suffered the largest single-day market cap loss in history , wiping out over $250 billion in value.