Though not the most-discussed artificial intelligence (AI) stock of the bull market, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been an exceptionally reliable performer with the upside, especially visible in the more recent months.
As things stand, META shares are changing hands at $735.40 after rising 55.89% in the last 52 weeks, 38.25% in the last six months, and 25.60% since 2025 started.
The successes in the stock market and on the business side also led to Mark Zuckerberg’s technology giant receiving its highest-ever 12-month price target earlier in February.
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Meta stock now expected to rise another 27% in 2025
Specifically, Tigress Financial’s Ivan Feinseth confirmed the more recent results still indicate Meta is a ‘strong buy’ but heavily revised the stock price forecast. Instead of the previous expectation Meta stock would stand at $645, he estimated $935 is a realistic goal.
Between the rating and META shares’ press time price of $735.40, an upward alteration for the price target was expected.
When justifying the decision, Feinseth focused on the big tech firm’s AI-driven potential. Specifically, thanks to its vast existing user base, Meta’s artificial intelligence already boasts hundreds of millions of users and is expected to breach the one billion mark in the relatively near future.
Such a setup also ensures Meta has a strong potential to additionally monetize its main products – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
What is behind the Meta stock bull case
Apart from the expectations, the upgrade is based on Meta Platform’s successes, such as the fact it grew its revenue in 2024 by 22% compared to the year before.
In general, the new 27.14% expected upside has been driven by performance as Meta’s latest earnings report – published at the end of January – showcased the firm’s ability to meet and beat forecasts.
During the fourth quarter (Q4), the company recorded earnings per share (EPS) of $8.02 – significantly above the expected $6.74 – and revenue of $48.38 billion – more than $1 billion greater than the anticipated $46.99 billion.
Finally, both external analysts such as Feinseth and Meta insiders believe that there is significantly more AI growth ahead, with even the DeepSeek technological disruption seen as a long-term tailwind and not a headwind.
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