If You Invest $1,000 in Meta Today, Here's What It Could Be Worth by 2030

Meta is investing more than $100 billion in AI despite sharply weaker free cash flow and an earnings miss. The near-term setup is pressured by elevated AI spending and disappointing results, but a five-year price model still projects substantial value growth for shareholders. The investment case depends on whether AI monetization ultimately offsets the capital-intensity and cash-flow drag.