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Meta platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg sells shares worth $14.3 million

Published 12/10/2024, 08:16 AM
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On December 6, 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), executed a series of stock transactions involving the company's Class A Common Stock. According to the SEC filing, Zuckerberg sold a total of 22,946 shares through CZI Holdings, LLC, amounting to approximately $14.3 million. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $609.84 to $628.89 per share, near the stock's 52-week high of $629.79. Meta, now valued at $1.55 trillion, has seen its shares surge nearly 74% year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.

These transactions were conducted under a pre-established trading plan, as noted in the filing. Following these sales, Zuckerberg's indirect holdings through CZI Holdings, LLC, were reduced to zero shares.

Additionally, the filing disclosed the conversion of 22,946 shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock, which were subsequently sold. The Class B shares, which do not expire, are convertible into Class A shares on a 1-for-1 basis.

Zuckerberg continues to hold significant equity in Meta Platforms through various trusts and holdings, maintaining substantial influence over the company's direction. For deeper insights into Meta's valuation and financial metrics, explore the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, covering 1,400+ top US stocks.

In other recent news, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to show robust performance, with Truist Securities maintaining a Buy rating on the company's shares. The firm's analysis indicates a strong start to the holiday season, with Amazon poised to capture approximately 49% of U.S. e-commerce market share. Amazon's U.S. Revenue is tracking at or slightly above the current consensus estimate of $114.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, while the consensus for its consolidated revenues stands at $187.3 billion.

In parallel, Meta Platforms has been making significant strides. The company recently announced a $0.50 quarterly dividend, indicating a strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns. Furthermore, Meta is planning on a project to construct a fiber-optic subsea cable encircling the globe, with an expected investment surpassing $10 billion. This move marks a significant effort by the company to take control of its internet infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Piper Sandler analysts have revealed a strong outlook for IT spending, suggesting a dynamic year ahead for tech companies. The anticipation of increased IT budgets in 2025, particularly in security, IT services, and application software, points to a promising landscape for companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Salesforce (NYSE:CRM). These recent developments in the tech sector underscore the robust demand for tech solutions and the potential for significant growth.

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