7 Best Money Making Stocks To Buy Now

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

Market Cap: $1.67 trillion

ROE: 37.14%

ROI: 27.07%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 262

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the largest technology companies in the world. It owns numerous popular social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. An estimated 3.2 billion people use at least one of Meta’s apps every day.

The stock gained 71% in 2024 and is already up 15% year-to-date in 2025 on the back of advancements in AI integration, strategic restructuring, and successful streamlining of operations. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s impressive profitability metrics and commitment to shareholder returns have further enhanced the stock’s appeal among investors.

During its Q4 2024 earnings call on January 29, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) reported revenues of $48.39 billion for the fourth quarter and $164.50 billion for the full year, representing increases of 21% and 22% from the corresponding periods last year. Net income surged 49% during Q4 to $20.8 billion, while for the full year, it stood at $62.36 billion, a remarkable increase of 59.5% year-over-year.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s capital return program included share repurchases worth $29.75 billion in 2024. The company also made dividend payments of $5.07 billion during the year, including $1.27 billion in the fourth quarter.

Wall Street analysts are bullish on the stock, with a consensus Strong Buy rating and an average share price upside potential of 6%. According to Insider Monkey’s database for Q4 2024, 262 hedge funds held a stake in the company, up from 235 at the end of the third quarter.

Overall, META ranks first among the 7 Best Money Making Stocks To Buy Now. While we acknowledge the potential of internet content and information companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than META but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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