Amica Mutual Insurance Co. has reduced its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. by 11.5% during the second quarter of 2025, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 39,332 shares of the social networking giant after selling 5,098 shares during the quarter. As of the latest report, Meta Platforms accounts for 2.8% of Amica Mutual’s portfolio, making it the company’s sixth largest holding, valued at approximately $29.03 million.
This adjustment comes as several hedge funds have also modified their stakes in Meta Platforms. Evergreen Private Wealth LLC increased its investment by an impressive 237.5% during the same period, acquiring a total of 54 shares now valued at around $40,000. In addition, MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. and Briaud Financial Planning Inc. have both initiated new positions in the company, with investments of about $33,000 and $42,000, respectively. WFA Asset Management Corp. lifted its holdings by 42.6%, now owning 67 shares valued at $49,000. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds control 79.91% of Meta’s stock.
Market Performance and Earnings Insights
As of Thursday, Meta Platforms opened trading at $590.32, reflecting a 1.2% decrease. The company has recently reported a market capitalization of $1.49 trillion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.07. The stock has experienced volatility, showing a fifty-two week low of $479.80 and a high of $796.25. Notably, Meta’s quarterly earnings report revealed an earnings per share (EPS) of $7.25, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $6.74. The company generated revenue of $51.24 billion, significantly surpassing the estimated $49.34 billion. This marks a substantial year-over-year revenue growth of 26.2%.
Meta Platforms has indicated its guidance for Q4 2025, with analysts anticipating an average of 26.7 earnings per share for the current year.
Dividends and Analyst Ratings
In a recent announcement, Meta disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.525, paid on September 29, 2025, to investors recorded as of September 22, 2025. This annualizes to $2.10, representing a yield of 0.4%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 9.28%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts have actively reassessed their price targets for Meta shares. Canaccord Genuity Group maintains a “buy” rating with a price objective of $900.00. Other firms, including Raymond James Financial and TD Cowen, have adjusted their targets to $825.00 and $810.00, respectively. UBS Group has also increased its target from $900.00 to $915.00, while Scotiabank has revised its target to $685.00.
The consensus rating for Meta Platforms currently stands at “Moderate Buy,” with a target price averaging $825.05. In total, four analysts have assigned a “Strong Buy” rating, while thirty-seven have rated it as a “Buy,” and seven analysts suggest holding the stock.
In executive movements, Chief Financial Officer Susan J. Li sold 6,875 shares on November 15, 2025, at an average price of $609.46, totaling approximately $4.19 million. Following this transaction, she retains 88,370 shares valued at around $53.86 million. Another insider, Jennifer Newstead, sold 516 shares on November 10, 2025, valued at about $325,596, reducing her ownership slightly.
Meta Platforms, Inc. continues to play a pivotal role in the social networking space, engaging users through its diverse offerings including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The company remains focused on innovation, aiming to strengthen connections among users globally through its various platforms.
