Analysts have raised their 2026 price targets for Meta Platforms, citing an AI-driven recovery. The company's stock, META, has climbed nearly 11% over the past 30 days following a decline in November 2025. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian recommended buying META, highlighting positive Q1 guidance, advancements in Llama 3 and Meta AI, and monetization efforts for WhatsApp and Threads. Wolfe Research and Guggenheim have set their price targets for META at $730 and $875, respectively. Despite these optimistic projections, META remains below its 200-day moving average as of December 24, 2025. The market's fear and greed index indicates a shift towards optimism, reflecting growing confidence in Meta's strategic initiatives.