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Meta Platforms (META) shows strong revenue growth of 33% YoY and 19% YoY ad impression growth, with average ad price up 12% YoY. Despite beating analyst expectations in Q1 2026 with $56.3B revenue, the stock has seen a 10% decline in the past month, trading near its 52-week low of $520 and currently around $612.26. Analysts maintain a strong buy consensus with an average target of $803.59, suggesting potential upside. The company's significant capital expenditure of $125-$145B for 2026, driven by AI infrastructure, including NVIDIA GPUs, networking equipment, and data center expansion, is a key factor. While the market is concerned about the cost and potential pressure on free cash flow and margins, Meta's AI investments are already integrated into its core advertising business, directly contributing to revenue through improved targeting and user engagement. The P/E ratio of 22.2x is not considered overly premium for a company with Meta's growth profile, but the high capex raises questions about the payoff timeline and whether the market is pricing in too much risk relative to the current operating strength. The stock's beta of 1.62 indicates higher volatility compared to the S&P 500.