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Meta Platforms has introduced Meta Compute, a major initiative to enhance its AI infrastructure through dedicated data centers and energy capacity. This plan aims to support advanced AI products across its platforms.

Gartner predicts IT spending will reach over $6 trillion by 2026, with a significant portion directed towards AI and cloud infrastructure. The data center solutions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2025 to 2030.

Meta's stock, priced around $616, reflects this growth potential, with a trailing P/E multiple of 22. In Q3, Meta reported adjusted EPS of $7.25 and revenue of $51.24 billion, exceeding expectations despite a GAAP EPS miss due to a tax provision.

Meta has secured long-term nuclear power agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo to supply 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035. Analysts maintain a 'Strong Buy' consensus on META, with an average price target of $838.06, suggesting a potential upside of 36%.