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AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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AppLovin is seeing significant bullish momentum after a short-seller retracted serious allegations against a major shareholder, driving a rebound and sparking community discussion around an imminent short squeeze and anticipated strong earnings.

REGENXBIO, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development, commercialization, and licensing of recombinant adeno-associated virus gene therapy. Its product candidates include the NAV Technology Platform, which consists of exclusive rights to novel adeno-associated viral vectors, and therapeutic programs such as RGX-314, RGX-202, RGX-121, RGX-111, RGX-181, and RGX-381. The company was founded by Kenneth T. Mills and James M. Wilson on July 16, 2008 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

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Regenxbio Inc. is trending after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for its RGX-121 gene therapy, citing trial design concerns and intensifying community discussion around the stringent regulatory environment for gene therapies. While many anticipate further stock depreciation and question the company's outlook, some investors highlight other pipeline assets as potential future drivers.

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. engages in the development of AI and data networks for the financial industry. Its product deploys data science, machine learning and AI technology to evaluate the customers' applications in real time. The company was founded by Gal Krubiner, Sanjiv Das, Yahav Yulzari, and Avital Pardo on March 20, 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Pagaya Technologies Ltd

Pagaya Technologies is seeing significant discussion as investors grapple with its recent price action ahead of its upcoming Q4 earnings report. Community sentiment is split between those who view its AI-powered lending model as massively undervalued given its profitability and prudent risk management, and others concerned by its conservative growth outlook and the broader fintech sector's current struggles.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. engages in the development of connectivity solutions and products for the data infrastructure market. Its products include integrated circuits, active electrical cables, and SerDes chiplets. The company was founded by Chi Fung Cheng and Yat Tung Lam on 2008 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) is experiencing a significant surge following its pre-announcement of substantially increased revenue guidance for the current quarter and strong fiscal year growth projections. This positive outlook is fueling investor excitement, with many anticipating further upside as the company, a key player in AI data center connectivity, continues to benefit from accelerating hyperscaler capital expenditures amidst ongoing discussions about its technological positioning.

ON Semiconductor Corp. engages in the provision of intelligent power and sensing solutions with a primary focus on automotive and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Power Solutions Group (PSG), Analog and Mixed-Signal Group (AMG), and Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG). The PSG segment offers discrete, module, and integrated semiconductor products that perform multiple application functions, including power switching, signal conditioning, and circuit protection. The AMG segment designs and develops analog, mixed-signal, power management integrated circuits, sensor interface devices, power conversion, signal chain, and voltage regulation devices. The ISG focuses on the design and development of complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors, image signal processors, single photon detectors, including silicon photomultipliers, single photon avalanche diode arrays, and short-wavelength infrared products, as well as actuator drivers for autofocus and image stabilization. The company was founded on July 4, 1999 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

ON Semiconductor Corp.

ON Semiconductor is trending due to its latest earnings, where a revenue miss and softer forward guidance, particularly against a backdrop of ongoing automotive market softness, have disappointed investors. Community discussion centers on the company's valuation, perceived lack of growth beyond pure AI chip plays, and the broader impact of the EV sector slowdown.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is a technology services company, which engages in the provision of infrastructure services. It operates through the following segments: United States, Japan, Principal Markets, and Strategic Markets. The Principal Markets segment represents the aggregation of operations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company was founded on December 4, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kyndryl Holdings Inc

Kyndryl Holdings Inc. is trending after its stock plunged following the abrupt exits of its CFO and general counsel amidst an accounting review and delayed SEC filings, leading to a split in the community between those fearing significant financial issues and others who believe the drastic sell-off presents an overdone buying opportunity.

monday.com Ltd. engages in the business of operating a cloud-based visual work operating system that consists of modular building blocks that can be easily used and assembled to create software applications and work management tools and serves as a connective layer to integrate with various digital tools across an organization. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, EMEA, United Kingdom, and Rest of the World. The company was founded by Roy Mann, Eran Kampf, and Eran Zinman in 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Monday.Com Ltd

Monday.com Ltd

Monday.com is experiencing a significant sell-off after providing weaker-than-expected revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter and fiscal year, despite reporting stronger-than-anticipated earnings and revenue growth. The community is actively debating whether this dip is an overreaction, weighing the company's strong customer retention and large cash reserves against intensifying market fears that AI tools could disrupt the traditional software business model.

Fiserv, Inc. engages in the provision of financial services technology. It operates through the Merchant and Financial segments. The Merchant segment offers commerce-enabling products and services including merchant acquiring and digital commerce and mobile payment services, and security and fraud protection, stored-value, and pay-by-bank solutions to companies of all sizes. The Financial segment provides products and services such as processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments, and card transactions to financial institutions and corporate and public sector clients. The company was founded by Leslie M. Muma and George D. Dalton on July 31, 1984 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Fiserv, Inc.

Fiserv is seeing heightened discussion ahead of its earnings report, as the community debates whether its perceived undervaluation and recent insider buying will spark a rebound or if previous guidance adjustments and broader fintech sector concerns will lead to another significant decline.

AgomAb Therapeutics NV is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel disease-modifying therapies for immunology and inflammatory diseases. Its mission is to develop disease-modifying therapeutics that aim to resolve fibrosis and restore organ function, enabling patients with these disorders to live fuller and healthier lives. The company was founded by Paolo Michieli, Manuela Cazzanti, Virginia Morello, Federica Caterina Linty, Michael Potter Saunders, and Hans J. W. de Haard in 2017 and is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.

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AGMB is trending as a recent IPO, driving community discussion around its low float and market cap, with some anticipating a significant move higher while others expect a pullback after an initial run.

Upwork, Inc. is an online marketplace which engages in the provision of businesses to find, hire, and pay freelancers for short-term and longer-term projects. Its marketplace offerings include Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Business, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll. The company was founded by Odysseas Tsatalos and Efstratios Karamanlakis in December 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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ETFs to Watch as Alphabet Reports Q4 Earnings

ETFs to watch as Alphabet's earnings beat Q4 estimates, but heavy AI-driven capex weighed on market sentiment.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In its earnings report, Alphabet said&nbsp;it expects to spend between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026.</li><li>Meta’s capital spending guidance is $115 billion to $135 billion.&nbsp;</li><li>CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company expects AI to profoundly change how it operates and serves users.</li></ul>Meta Platforms Inc. (META) stock is in the spotlight on Thursday with Big Tech’s spending plans for 2026 coming into focus. On Wednesday, Google Parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) flagged a higher capital expenditure to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure&nbsp;– sharpening scrutiny of Meta’s capital plans.In its earnings report, Alphabet said&nbsp;it expects to spend between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026, a figure far higher than the $119.5 billion estimate and almost twice as much as it invested the year before.This compares with Meta’s guidance of $115 billion to $135 billion.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/META">Meta stock</a> inched 0.1% lower in Thursday’s premarket. The stock saw a 42% increase in retail messages over 24 hours and a 141% surge over the past 30 days.&nbsp;Retail sentiment around the stock turned to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘low’ from ‘extremely high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_05_070214_png_e83964788c.webp" alt="META’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:00 a.m. ET on Feb. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="930" height="107"><figcaption>META’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:00 a.m. ET on Feb. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Meta’s Pivot To AI As Core Growth Engine</h2>The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads is positioning artificial intelligence at the core of its business strategy after reporting stronger‑than‑expected fourth-quarter (Q4) results and outlining ambitious plans for 2026.CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company expects AI to profoundly change how it operates and serves users through improved products, machine learning‑driven personalization, and greater internal efficiency.During a post‑earnings call, Zuckerberg described a “major AI acceleration” and said he sees 2026 as a pivotal period for investment and innovation. The sharply higher capex outlook from both companies reflects their intent to build long‑term technical capabilities and stay competitive with other major players in the AI arms race.&nbsp;META stock has declined by 5% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/google-parent-alphabet-earnings-beat-fuels-analyst-price-target-hikes-but-capex-jitters-linger/cZbZdsDR4VB">Google Parent Alphabet Earnings Beat Fuels Analyst Price Target Hikes – But Capex Jitters Linger</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Meta Stock Sees Retail Caution Amid Big Tech’s AI Investment Surge

Meta is positioning artificial intelligence at the core of its business strategy following stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and outlining ambitious plans for 2026.

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Disney-Heavy ETFs to Watch Amid Q1 Earnings & CEO Change 

Mixed earnings and a shift in leadership put ETFs with heavy exposure to the Walt Disney Company in focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>As Chairman of Disney Experiences, D’Amaro has led the company’s largest business segment, generating $36 billion in annual revenue in the fiscal year 2025.</li><li>Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been named President and Chief Creative Officer.&nbsp;</li><li>Robert Iger will continue as a Senior Advisor and board member until his retirement at the end of 2026.</li></ul>The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) on Tuesday announced a major leadership transition, appointing Josh D’Amaro as its next Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp;The appointment will be effective at Disney’s annual meeting on March 18. It will see D’Amaro succeed longtime CEO Robert A. Iger. The Board also plans to formally add D’Amaro as a director immediately following the meeting, completing a carefully orchestrated succession plan.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Insider’s Rise To The Top Role&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>As Chairman of Disney Experiences, D’Amaro has led the company’s largest business segment, generating $36 billion in annual revenue in the fiscal year 2025 and managing 185,000 employees globally.&nbsp;Under his leadership, landmark attractions such as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus, and Mickey &amp; Minnie’s Runaway Railway were launched, with upcoming projects including Monsters, Inc., Avatar, Cars, and Disney Villains-themed expansions.During his 28-year tenure at Disney, he has driven the company’s most extensive expansion of theme parks and immersive experiences. The transition also includes Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment,&nbsp;who has been named President and Chief Creative Officer.&nbsp;Following the announcement, Disney’s stock traded over 1% higher in Tuesday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iger’s Legacy</h2>Iger has mentored both D’Amaro and Walden throughout the succession process. He will continue as a Senior Advisor and board member until his retirement at the end of 2026.&nbsp;Since returning to leadership in 2022, Iger has guided Disney through industry disruption, restructuring the company, and implementing four strategic priorities: enhancing studio output, achieving streaming profitability, solidifying ESPN’s digital presence, and accelerating growth in Disney Experiences.D’Amaro’s appointment concludes a multi-year, Board-led succession planning process initiated in January 2023.&nbsp;DIS stock has declined by 8% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cyn-stock-surging-pre-market-nvidia-connection/cZbiMH3R4ly">CYN Stock Is Surging Pre-Market — What's The Nvidia Connection?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Disney Names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden Becomes Chief Creative Officer

The appointment, effective at Disney’s annual meeting on March 18, will see D’Amaro succeed longtime CEO Robert A. Iger. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Sowmyanarayan Sampath leads Verizon’s largest business unit, the consumer division.&nbsp;</li><li>He was widely viewed within the industry as the likely successor to former CEO Hans Vestberg.</li><li>Wells Fargao raised the price target after highest postpaid phone additions since 2019 during Schulman’s first quarter at the helm.</li></ul>Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is reportedly exploring leadership changes, amidst increasing competition from rivals and recent service disruptions that have tested customer loyalty.According to a Financial Times&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/005f81ee-1fae-4d60-b831-7608a8bf0687">report</a>, Verizon is looking to replace Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who had long been seen as the leading candidate for the CEO role.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shift At The Top</h2>Sampath leads Verizon’s largest business unit, the consumer division.&nbsp;He was widely viewed within the industry as the likely successor to former CEO Hans Vestberg before the board tapped long-time director and ex-PayPal chief Dan Schulman to take the reins in late 2025, the report cited.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VZ">Verizon stock</a> inched 0.5% lower in Monday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentimenta round the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_02_063929_png_ed5041dae9.webp" alt="VZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="926" height="107"><figcaption>VZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 2, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Struggles Fuel Change</h2>Insiders say Schulman, who was given a 27-month contract, is using the period to evaluate and potentially refresh the executive bench, according to the report.&nbsp;Verizon’s move comes as the company struggles to keep pace with competitors, losing ground in the important postpaid phone segment to T-Mobile US&nbsp; (TMUS) and AT&amp;T (T). The challenges have compounded following a major outage in January that left many users without service.According to a CNET report, the service outage affected about 2 million users, prompting the company to provide a $20 credit to the impacted customers. The telecon giant said the issue was related to software and added that there is no sign of a cybersecurity breach.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts’ Take&nbsp;</h2>Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow increased Verizon’s price target to $44 from $41 while maintaining an ‘Equal Weight’ rating, according to TheFly. The move comes after observing the highest postpaid phone additions since 2019 during Schulman’s first quarter at the helm, signaling strong customer retention and growth momentum.Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley also lifted its price target to $49 from $47, keeping an ‘Equal Weight’ stance. The firm highlighted the updated 2026 outlook as balancing aggressive promotional strategies with disciplined financial management.&nbsp;VZ stock has gained over 11% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/polestar-stock-gains-pre-market-400-m-bank-backed-financing/cZbgkxSR4kP">Polestar Stock Gains Pre-Market After Securing $400M Bank-Backed Financing</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Verizon Reportedly Considers Executive Shakeup Amid Service Outages And Rival Pressure

According to a Financial Times report, Verizon is looking to replace Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who had long been seen as the leading candidate for the CEO role.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Disney’s entertainment arm posted a 7% YoY revenue uplift, but rising costs for programming, production, and marketing outpaced gains.</li><li>The company’s overall revenue grew 5% YoY and exceeded the Street estimates.&nbsp;</li><li>The company reaffirmed expectations for double-digit adjusted EPS growth and $19 billion in operating cash flow in 2026.</li></ul>The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) announced on Monday that it recorded a 5% year-on-year growth in revenue to $26 billion for the first-quarter fiscal 2026, exceeding the analysts’ consensus estimate of $25.59 billion, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63, narrowed YoY but beat the Street consensus of $1.58. Disney’s entertainment arm posted a 7% YoY revenue uplift, but rising costs for programming, production and marketing outpaced gains, dragging operating profit down to around $1.1 billion.&nbsp;Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) revenue grew about 11% YoY, and SVOD operating income expanded by nearly 70% YoY to $450 million, underscoring continued audience engagement.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIS">Disney’s stock</a> traded over 3% higher in Monday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Experiences And Parks Growth</h2>Disney’s experiences division delivered standout performance, generating approximately $10.0 billion in revenue, a 6% YoY growth and nearly $3.3 billion in segment profit.&nbsp;<blockquote>“We delivered strong box office performance in calendar year 2025 with billion-dollar hits like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash, franchises that generate value across many of our businesses.’-Bob Iger, CEO, Walt Disney</blockquote>Looking ahead to the second quarter (Q2) and full fiscal 2026, Disney forecasts segment profitability roughly in line with year-ago levels in entertainment, SVOD operating income of $500 million, and modest gains in experiences.&nbsp;For 2026, the company reaffirmed expectations for double-digit adjusted EPS growth and $19 billion in operating cash flow, along with plans to repurchase up to $7 billion in stock.The media giant stated in a regulatory filing in December that it plans to reveal CEO Bob Iger’s replacement in early 2026.DIS stock has declined by 1% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/president-trump-12-billion-critical-minerals-reserve-china/cZbgZkIR4k3">President Trump Plans $12 Billion Critical Minerals Reserve To Cut Reliance On China: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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DIS Stock Gains Pre-Market After Q1 Beat, Despite Profit Strain In Entertainment Unit 

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63, narrowed YoY but beat the Street consensus of $1.58.

Meta, Microsoft Earnings Signal AI Payoff Matters: ETFs in Focus

Big Tech earnings revive AI payoff fears. META rallies on growth, MSFT slides on payoff concerns. Which AI ETFs still make sense now?

ETFs in Spotlight as META Shares Rally 10% Post Q4 Earnings Beat

META shares surge over 10% after a Q4 earnings and guidance beat, putting Meta-heavy ETFs in focus for investors seeking upside with less risk.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Barclays said Meta continues to lead the digital advertising market, with artificial intelligence providing additional upside.</li><li>UBS expects earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 to rise as Meta begins to realize measurable benefits from its AI strategy.</li><li>Bank of America increased its price target to $885 from $810 while keeping a ‘Buy’ recommendation.</li></ul>Meta Platforms Inc. (META) drew fresh optimism from Wall Street after several firms lifted their price targets on the social media and advertising giant, citing increasing ad growth and improving returns from artificial intelligence investments.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/META">Meta stock</a> traded over 8% higher in Thursday’s premarket.The tech giant posted a fourth-quarter (Q4)&nbsp;revenue of $59.89 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.88, both exceeding the analysts’ consensus estimate of $58.59 billion and $8.02, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Advertising Momentum</h2>Barclays raised its price target to $800 from $770 while reaffirming an ‘Overweight’ stance, according to TheFly. The firm highlighted a sharp rebound in advertising momentum, noting that revenue growth above 30% has eased many lingering investor worries about rising costs and capital intensity.Barclays said Meta continues to lead the digital advertising market, with artificial intelligence providing additional upside that has yet to be fully reflected in forecasts.UBS echoed that view, lifting its own price target to $872 from $830 and maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating. The firm expects earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 to rise as Meta begins to realize measurable benefits from its AI strategy.&nbsp;Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Piper Sandler increased their price targets as well, with Jefferies saying Meta’s strong revenue performance shows that AI-driven growth is proving the value of its investment programs.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bank Of America Perspective</h2>Bank of America increased its price target to $885 from $810 while keeping a ‘Buy’ recommendation, citing that Meta’s investment cycle is producing tangible returns.&nbsp;According to BofA, Meta is building a powerful infrastructure base while still funding expansion internally, with free cash flow projected to turn positive in 2026. The firm also said losses at Reality Labs are likely to peak this year.Meta, which owns Facebook, said it plans to spend much more on capital investments in 2026, estimating costs between $115 billion and $135 billion, a sharp increase from about $72 billion spent in 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Retail Mood</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume changed to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_29_062233_png_d797811f5a.webp" alt="META’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 29, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="927" height="103"><figcaption>META’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 29, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>META stock has declined by over 1% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-vtix-stock-surging-today/cmyieKzR4Kh">A Tiny Float, Volatile Swings: Why Virtuix Is On Traders’ Radar</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Meta Q4 Earnings Beat Fuels New Price Target Hikes On AI, Ad Growth Optimism

Barclays raised its price target to $800 from $770 and highlighted a sharp rebound in advertising momentum, noting that revenue growth above 30% has eased many lingering investor worries.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Meta announced higher capital expenditures for 2026, in the range of $115 billion to $135 billion, up from $72.22 billion in 2025.&nbsp;</li><li>The company said that the capex increase would primarily be geared towards Meta Superintelligence Labs efforts.</li><li>Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, said on a call that the company will continue to invest significantly in infrastructure to train models and deliver personal superintelligence to the world.</li></ul>Meta Platforms Inc. (META) reported its fourth-quarter (Q4) 2025 results after-hours on Wednesday, beating street expectations for revenue and earnings. The company also announced higher annual capital expenditure to boost its superintelligence push.The tech conglomerate posted revenue of $59.89 billion, 24% higher than $48.39 billion from the same period last year. The latest revenue numbers beat street expectations of $58.59 billion as per data on Fiscal.ai based on 46 analyst estimates.Earnings also beat market estimates, with Q4 earnings per share coming in at &nbsp;$8.88, 11% higher year-on-year compared to $8.02 last year, and above analyst estimates of $8.21, as per Fiscal.ai data.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/META/">Shares of META</a> surged over 10% after-hours at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Superintelligence Push</h2>The Facebook-owner announced higher capital expenditures for 2026, in the range of $115 billion to $135 billion, up considerably from $72.22 billion clocked in 2025.The company said that the increased expenditure would include principal payments on finance leases, primarily geared towards Meta Superintelligence Labs efforts as well as towards core business.Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, said on the earnings call that the company will continue to invest significantly in infrastructure to train models and deliver personal superintelligence to the world.“This is going to be a big year for delivering personal superintelligence, accelerating our business, building infrastructure for the future, and shaping how our company will work going forward,” he said.Meta provided a first-quarter 2026 total revenue guidance in the range of $53.5 billion to $56.5 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Reality Labs</h2>Zuckerberg also noted that AI-powered glasses were becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer electronics categories within Meta, with sales of AR glasses tripling last year.He added that for the Reality Labs segment, most of the investment next year would be geared towards glasses and wearables.“I expect Reality Labs losses this year to be similar to last year, and this will likely be the peak as we start to gradually reduce our losses going forward while continuing to execute on our vision as we plan,” Zuckerberg clarified.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Meta Compute</h2>Providing an update on the recently announced Meta Compute, Zuckerberg said an important part of the unit will be to make long-term investments in silicon and energy.“We will continue working with key partners while advancing our own silicon program. We're architecting our systems so that we can be flexible in the systems that we use, and we expect the cost per gigawatt to decrease significantly over time through optimizing both our technology and supply chain,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around META shares remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory in the past 24 hours amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One bullish user said Meta earnings beat top and bottom, adding that they expect share prices to jump 10% in regular trading hours.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Meltingflame/message/643205554</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish user said the stock’s price would go up to $750.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Stocksfy/message/643189081</stembedurl>&nbsp;Shares of META have declined about 5.6% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/corning-garners-analyst-retail-attention-after-q4-results-meta-deal/cmygLxlR40p">Corning Garners Analyst And Retail Attention After Q4 Results, Meta Deal</a> &nbsp;

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Meta Shares Surge Over 10% On Strong Q4 Earnings, Higher Superintelligence Spend

The tech conglomerate posted revenue of $59.89 billion, 24% higher than the same period last year, and earnings per share of $8.88. 

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