Meta Platforms (META) Faces Slower Growth Expectations Amid Challenges

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) closed at $671.34 per share on April 28, 2026, with a one-month return of 15.90% and a 52-week gain of 22.28%. Despite reporting a Q4 2025 revenue growth of 24% and guiding for a 30% increase, the company’s forward earnings multiple has decreased, indicating slower growth expectations. The market's response has been influenced by rising oil prices, impacting disposable income and ad budgets. As of Q4 2025, 256 hedge fund portfolios held META, a decrease from 273 in the previous quarter.