JPMorgan Upgrades Meta Stock Amid Progress in AI Monetization
JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth upgraded Meta Platforms (META) to 'Overweight' and raised its price target to $820, signaling potential upside of over 25%. The upgrade is attributed to Meta's tangible progress in monetizing artificial intelligence through initiatives like the consumer AI assistant Muse and expansion of the Meta Model API. These developments are seen as moving Meta beyond experimental stages into meaningful commercialization. Meta stock has shown muted performance in 2026, trading near its year-start price despite a raised capital expenditure guidance for $125 billion to $145 billion. Anmuth argues that the market may have over-penalized these investments and highlights Meta's strong advertising business as capable of absorbing infrastructure costs while building technological advantages. Despite Barchart’s current
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