
Meta’s Q1 Preview: Hold Maintained as AI Push Faces a Massive Capex Burden
Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz reiterates a Hold on Meta ahead of its Q1 results, noting solid execution but signaling a reset in long‑term spending as Meta trims costs (10% headcount reduction and 6,000 roles) and faces more than $750 billion in CapEx over the next five years. Meta’s AI-driven ad engine Advantage+ is contributing about $60 billion in annualized ad revenue (roughly 30% of total ad revenue), yet investors will want clarity on how these investments translate to long‑term growth and margins. Despite the spend, Wall Street shows a Strong Buy consensus with a target around $854.46 per share, implying roughly 27% upside.









