10 Best Magic Formula Stocks for 2025

7. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 262

Gotham Asset Management’s Q4 2024 Stake: $52.4 million

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a prominent technology company that is most recognized for its flagship platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in addition to its innovative developments in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Earlier in January, Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg expressed interests in investing up to $65 billion in artificial intelligence, referring to 2025 as “a defining year for AI.” Following this attitude, a company note issued on February 14 showed that Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is already extensively invested in AI-powered humanoid robots. This project will be managed by a new team from Meta’s Reality Labs hardware division.

The tech giant’s Q4 sales increased by 21% year-over-year to $48.39 billion, while full-year revenue increased by 22% to $164.50 billion. The company’s breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital advertising have contributed significantly to its success. In addition, Meta is reportedly in discussions to purchase South Korean AI firm FuriosaAI.