Meta Platforms shares fell 0.54% to $702.62 in early trading, reflecting a broader risk-off environment in the technology sector driven by AI disruption and macroeconomic uncertainty.
- The decline aligned with a 0.71% drop in the NASDAQ Composite, indicating sector-wide weakness.
- Despite the intraday slip, the stock maintains underlying strength following its recent Q4 2025 earnings beat and subsequent analyst upgrades.
- This strength is supported by the company's commitment to between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditures for AI infrastructure.