By Prosper Junior Bakiny
Publication Date: 2026-02-06 17:00:00
Key Points
Only a tiny percentage of publicly traded stocks have ever achieved a $1 trillion valuation. The group of corporations that have hit $4 trillion is even more exclusive. It includes Nvidia and Alphabet as its current active members, with Microsoft and Apple also having reached this milestone at some point.
One tech leader that could join that clique within six years is none other than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Here is why.
Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks »
Image source: Getty Images.
Meta’s strong momentum
Meta Platforms’ shares dropped after its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, as investors feared that its heavy investments in artificial intelligence (AI) would not pay off and that the company’s profits and margins would be squeezed. But in its latest period, the social media specialist showed that its spending is paying off. Meta Platforms’ revenue jumped by 24% year over year to $59.9 billion, coming in ahead of analyst expectations, while its earnings per share rose 11% to $8.88.
Further, Meta Platforms’ guidance was strong. The company expects first-quarter revenue between $53.5 billion and $56.5 billion. At the midpoint, that would amount to a 30% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025. Meta Platforms isn’t slowing down its AI spending, but as long as it is backing that up with strong…
