BofA Sees AI Monetization and Ad Demand as Meta Upside Catalysts
Jul 20, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT5 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A key broker upgrade/positive stance (BoA Buy rating and higher estimates) alongside AI monetization catalysts can lift near-term sentiment and potentially drive multiple expansion, especially around the July earnings print.
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Bank of America maintains a Buy on Meta with a $835 target, citing healthy ad demand and AI monetization potential. The firm lifted Q2 estimates to $60.6B revenue and $7.50 EPS, and sees Q3 guidance of $60.5–$63.5B with higher capex, underscoring AI-driven upside. META trades at about 19x 2027 GAAP earnings, suggesting potential upside if AI monetization accelerates.
META rose ~1% on Monday amid risk-on mega-cap tech buying.
BoA reiterates Buy with a $835 target on AI monetization.
Q2 revenue estimate raised to $60.6B; EPS $7.50.
Q3 revenue guide: $60.5–$63.5B; capex $135–$150B.
AI compute revenue potential: $5B (2027), $11B (2028).
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