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# Meta Q1 Preview: Antitrust Issues Make This A Risky Buy At Current Valuations (Archive)
- URL: https://www.huntingalphas.com/meta-q1-preview-antitrust-issues-make-this-a-risky-buy-at-current-valuations-archive/
- Published: 2025-04-29T11:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-28T16:48:28.000Z
- Description: Antitrust risks and fading TikTok-ban hopes make Meta too pricey to buy now.
- Author: Vish (Hunting Alphas)
- Tags: 5-Minute Pitches, #noindex, Archive, #sa-origin, META, Tech

*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 is well-positioned to outperform peers in a slowing ads market, with limited exposure to riskier segments and a strong growth track record vs peers.
- I think with each deadline extension for a TikTok ban, the likelihood of Meta enjoying a \~2% step jump up to its TTM revenue base from reduced competition gets slimmer.
- Ongoing antitrust trials can force Meta to sell Instagram and WhatsApp, reducing Meta's competitive standing and ads pricing power. We may be at the cusp of major disruptions.
- To continue being a buyer of META stock, I would demand a meaningful discount valuation. But currently, the stock seems relatively overvalued vs its comps.
- META vs SPX500 chart technicals point bullish but without favorable valuations, I think this is insufficient to justify a 'Buy' ahead of the Q1 FY25 earnings.

Read the full article [here](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4779044-meta-q1-preview-antitrust-issues-make-this-a-risky-buy-at-current-valuations?ref=huntingalphas.com).

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