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Bank of America Sees Meta Upside Driven by AI Advertising

Oct 16, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The combination of a potential Q3 revenue beat, AI-driven ad performance, and a higher long-term capex plan supports a constructive stance. While a $10B legal accrual depresses near-term GAAP EPS, ex-accrual earnings could outperform; Muse AI momentum adds optionality for higher valuation. History shows META often rerates higher when AI monetization looks sustainable and ad growth accelerates.

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Bank of America reiterates a Buy on Meta with an $810 target, citing AI-enhanced ad targeting boosting revenue. Q3 revenue is modeled at $63.8B with 24% ad growth, but a $10B legal accrual depresses GAAP EPS to 3.79. Muse AI adoption and higher capex could lift long-term value, though near-term earnings risk remains around the Oct 21 print.

  • BofA reiterates Buy on META with $810 target, citing AI ad targeting.
  • Q3 revenue seen at $63.8B; ad revenue $62.2B, up 24% YoY.
  • One-time $10B legal accrual lowers GAAP EPS to 3.79; ex-accrual EPS beats.
  • Muse AI adoption: 8.9M downloads, 2.23M DAU as of Oct 12.
  • Muse expansion and capex to $205B by 2027; near-term earnings volatility.

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