Meta Drives Ahead as "Magnificent Seven" Winner
Meta Platforms (META) has emerged as the standout performer among the "Magnificent Seven" stocks in 2025, extending its record-breaking rally to mark its 20th consecutive day of gains on Friday. In contrast, Tesla (TSLA) has experienced two separate five-day losing streaks this year.
YTD, Meta stock has surged by a notable 25.8%, significantly outperforming its peers. Amazon (AMZN) follows as the second-best performer with a 4.2% increase. Tesla trails behind with an 11.9% decline in 2025.
Closing at a record high of $736.67 on Friday, Meta stock has now soared over 600% from its lows in fall 2022. Wall Street has praised the company's latest earnings report, particularly its ambitious AI investment plans.
Meta's announcement of significant layoffs across teams has further fueled investor optimism, as it signals increased efficiency amid plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI this year. Analysts believe "the integration of AI-enabled features and products" enhances activity and ad engagement on the company's platforms.
As Big Tech rivals prioritize AI investments, Meta's spending strategy has garnered the most positive feedback. The company aims to continue gaining market share and lead in key categories with platforms like Reels, Threads, and WhatsApp.