Without question, social media juggernaut Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been one of the top beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence surge. Thanks to its vast network, Meta commands a data-rich environment that's the envy of the broader technology sphere. Furthermore, management is exploring various semiconductor startup deals while committing up to $72 billion in 2025 capital expenditures, all in an effort to push deeper into AI infrastructure.
It’s difficult to argue against the long-term results. For example, in the trailing five years, META stock has gained nearly 169%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite has moved up about 97% during the same frame — impressive but not nearly as much as META. At the moment, the social media giant carries a market capitalization of approximately $1.79 trillion, making it one of the elite few enterprises that have crossed this threshold.
