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The forward PE ratio is 18.30 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (18.30) = Close Price ($631.48) / Consensus Forward EPS ($32.96)

META Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

18.30

META Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

META

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Current

Market Cap

$1.60T

Forward PE Ratio

18.30

GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.

vs META

Market Cap

$4.34T

Forward PE Ratio

25.35

SNAP

Snap Inc.

vs META

Market Cap

$7.94B

Forward PE Ratio

N/A

PINS

Pinterest, Inc.

vs META

Market Cap

$15.08B

Forward PE Ratio

11.88

NFLX

Netflix, Inc.

vs META

Market Cap

$317.79B

Forward PE Ratio

21.22

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

21.9

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

18.3

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $32.96 implies +19.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $27.50.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

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At today's $631.48 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$32.96$30.77 – $35.694219.2x
2027-12-31$35.01$31.86 – $38.084118.0x
2028-12-31$39.96$34.47 – $45.993115.8x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)?
The forward PE ratio for META stock is 18.30.

About Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.

Menlo Park, CA
76,834 employees
Communication Services / Internet Content & Information
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
CEO
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg