Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and President of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), recently completed a series of stock transactions involving the company’s Class A common stock. On January 14, Zuckerberg sold shares worth a total of approximately $1.68 million through CZI Holdings, LLC. The sale was made at prices ranging from $600.23 to $604.77 per share, near the stock’s 52-week high of $638.40. Meta’s market capitalization now stands at $1.56 trillion, reflecting the company’s strong performance with a return of 68.58% over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, Meta appears to be fairly valued based on its proprietary fair value model.
In addition to these transactions, the Chan Zuckerberg Foundation Foundation also sold approximately $989,322 worth of stock, with sale prices ranging from $600.36 to $604.76 per share. These transactions were carried out according to a predetermined trading plan adopted in August 2024.
The sale was part of a broader series of transactions reported in a recent SEC Form 4, reflecting Zuckerberg’s continued stewardship of his holdings in Meta Platforms.
In other recent news, Snap Inc (NYSE:). and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: ). face potential hurdles after President-elect Donald Trump considered an executive order to temporarily halt implementation of a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok. The move could delay the implementation of measures that could reduce competition in the social media space, which would benefit both companies. Meanwhile, Meta’s photo-sharing app, Instagram, experienced a service outage, affecting thousands of users across the United States.
Meanwhile, Piper Sandler expressed a cautious outlook for Snap, citing concerns about user growth. The company also noted mixed sentiment on Meta due to concerns about rising capital expenditures and the possibility of a decline in free cash flow from last year in 2025. However, analysts at Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Meta’s stock, and China Merchants Securities initiated coverage on Meta’s stock with a rating Buy, highlighting the company’s strong market position and potential for growth through diversified revenue streams.
As the social media landscape continues to evolve, the fate of TikTok in the US is likely to have ongoing ramifications for companies like Snap and Meta. These are among the recent developments affecting both companies.
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