Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Maintains Strong Position Amid AI Investments

Morgan Stanley maintains an "Overweight" rating for NASDAQ:META, raising its price target from $750 to $850. META's stock price surged to $781.37, reflecting a 12.39% increase, driven by investor optimism towards the company's AI investments. The company's market capitalization reaches approximately $1.96 trillion, indicating its dominant position in the tech industry.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a leading technology company known for its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company is also heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. Meta competes with other tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple in the AI and digital advertising space.

On July 31, 2025, Morgan Stanley maintained an "Overweight" rating for NASDAQ:META, indicating a positive outlook on the stock. At that time, META's stock price was $695.21. Morgan Stanley also raised its price target for Meta from $750 to $850, as highlighted by TheFly, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.

Following the release of strong earnings reports, META's stock price surged to $781.37, marking an increase of $86.16 or 12.39%. This rise reflects investor optimism, driven by Meta's significant investments in AI infrastructure. The company plans to continue spending billions in capital expenditures to enhance its AI capabilities, aligning with its long-term growth strategy.

META's stock has traded between $766.01 and $784.57 today, nearing its 52-week high of $784.70. The stock's 52-week low was $450.80, indicating substantial growth over the past year. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.96 trillion, Meta remains a dominant player in the tech industry.

Today's trading volume for NASDAQ:META on the NASDAQ is 14.54 million shares, showing strong investor interest. As Meta continues to invest in AI and expand its technological capabilities, the company's stock performance remains a focal point for investors and analysts alike.