META
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Meta Platforms Inc. (META) closed at $661.46 as of 2026-02-02, trading 56.9% above its 200-week moving average of $421.69. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 70.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 668 weeks of data, META has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought META at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +68.3%.
With a market cap of $1.7 trillion, META is a mega-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.4%. Return on equity stands at 30.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.7x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 3.2% reduction over three years. META passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 12.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in META would have grown to $2353, compared to $539 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 27.7% vs 13.9% for the index — confirming META as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 33.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: META vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After META Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying META when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +68.2% after 12 months (median +51.0%), compared to +23.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +123.8% vs +45.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment META crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
META has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +68.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 7 | 10.2% | +152.4% | +2639.9% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 1 | 1.8% | +50.9% | +405.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 7.7% | +65.1% | +433.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 8.7% | +93.8% | +344.9% |
| Feb 2022 | May 2023 | 65 | 61.2% | -20.7% | +203.4% |
| Average | 16 | — | +68.3% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02