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Meta Platforms (META -0.97%) has seen a significant rise in its stock over the past two years. In that period, the stock increased by over 400% as the company shifted its focus from its earlier mistakes in the metaverse to adopting artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta is making significant investments in AI infrastructure, with capital expenditures (CAPEX) projected to reach $40 billion in 2024, which raises worries about its free cash flow and profits. My estimates suggest that Meta's AI CAPEX could rise to $55-60 billion in 2025, potentially reducing its free cash flow to $30 billion. The company needs to demonstrate that it can generate sustainable returns on investment and create value despite these large AI expenditures.
In December, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), took advantage of the company's stock increase in 2024 by selling some of his shares. This trading activity picked up speed during that month.
The founder and CEO of Facebook has sold over $2 billion worth of Meta's shares this year, setting a new record.
Mark Zuckerberg has sold nearly $1.4 billion worth of stock in Meta Platforms Inc, as reported in regulatory documents. These sales were carried out through CZI Holdings and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation, following a trading plan set up in advance on December 27.
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks are experiencing a decline as US market indexes fall, which is not what Wall Street anticipated for a holiday rally. Lou Basenese, president and chief market strategist at MDB Capital, discusses the future of AI investments and the need for other stocks in the S&P 500 to contribute to growth in 2025. He believes that while the tech sector will lead in growth, it's essential for other sectors to join in as well.
The S&P 500 is expected to increase by over 20% for two years in a row, which hasn't happened since the late 1990s. This trend is due to several positive factors in the market. Investors are optimistic about the future, contributing to this growth.
The shares of the social media company still seem to be a good deal, and investors on Wall Street are optimistic.
Wall Street has a positive outlook on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Stephen Mandel from Lone Pine Capital has sold 364,426 shares of Microsoft, which is an 18% decrease in his investment. Now, Meta Platforms is his biggest investment, while Microsoft has fallen from second to fifth place in his portfolio.
META is still my biggest investment because it has a good value and strong growth potential, even though it makes up 28% of my portfolio, which feels a bit risky. The company's main advantage is its ability to improve communication, which boosts average revenue per user (ARPU), and advancements in AI will help this even more. Even in a worst-case situation, META's value indicates it could provide double-digit returns, which strengthens my belief in its long-term potential in my portfolio.
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