Meta: It's Not Too Late; Buy Now (Archive)

Meta’s AI-driven ad engine and megascale capex can still compound shareholder returns.

Meta: It's Not Too Late; Buy Now (Archive)

This 5-Minute Pitch was originally published on Seeking Alpha before the launch of the Hunting Alphas website. It is shared here to showcase my previous work and track record. New 5-Minute Pitches published on this site will not be disseminated anywhere else.

Elevator Pitch

  • Meta's advertising revenues are at a key growth inflection point, driven by higher pricing from superior ad targeting enabled by advanced AI models.
  • I believe reduced legal costs have structurally lifted EBIT margins by 600bps, enhancing profitability.
  • In FY25, Meta is more than doubling its capex spend. It plans to invest $65 billion into a humongous 2GW data center and other AI initiatives. Watch the FCF margins.
  • META's premium valuation vs peers is justified by strong earnings growth expectations and bullish technical charts versus SPX500.
  • I think the TikTok ban is unlikely to occur so this upside catalyst is not something to bank on. However, Meta is well-placed regardless.

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Disclosures and Disclaimers

Past performance ≠ future results. Not investment advice. See full Disclaimer.