Meta Analysts Revise Price Target After Q3 Core Ad Strength, Muse Concerns Remain
Meta shares fell after Q3 earnings missed expectations. Analysts mostly raised targets but warned about elevated 2027 capex higher.
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Meta shares fell after Q3 earnings missed expectations. Analysts mostly raised targets but warned about elevated 2027 capex higher.
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