
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) made a high-profile Wall Street debut on May 18, 2012, when it was called Facebook. The initial public offering of 421.234 million shares was priced at $38 apiece, valuing the company at a whopping $104.12 billion.
Facebook's Slow Start And Pick-up: Facebook had a turbulent debut session, marred by technical glitches and the stock moved mostly sideways for another year or so.