First Pacific Advisors's META Position Overview
First Pacific Advisors (via First Pacific Advisors, Lp) currently holds 710,995 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) worth $522.14 M, representing 7.22% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, First Pacific Advisors has maintained a strategic position in META, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 1.99 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 339,584 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Pacific Advisors's Meta Platforms (META) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Meta Platforms (META) Trades by First Pacific Advisors
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | +29,300 | New Buy | 29,300 | $176.45 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.99 M | Add 6805.25% | 2.02 M | $159.79 |
| Q2 2018 | -7,918 | Reduce 0.39% | 2.02 M | $194.32 |
| Q3 2018 | +7,175 | Add 0.36% | 2.02 M | $164.46 |
| Q4 2018 | +493,377 | Add 24.39% | 2.52 M | $131.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -35,522 | Reduce 1.41% | 2.48 M | $166.69 |
| Q2 2019 | -47,431 | Reduce 1.91% | 2.43 M | $193.00 |
| Q3 2019 | -75,598 | Reduce 3.11% | 2.36 M | $178.08 |
| Q4 2019 | -133,057 | Reduce 5.64% | 2.22 M | $205.25 |
| Q1 2020 | -238,150 | Reduce 10.71% | 1.99 M | $166.80 |
| Q2 2020 | -339,584 | Reduce 17.10% | 1.65 M | $227.07 |
| Q3 2020 | -258,441 | Reduce 15.70% | 1.39 M | $261.90 |
| Q4 2020 | -15,785 | Reduce 1.14% | 1.37 M | $273.16 |
| Q1 2021 | -12,735 | Reduce 0.93% | 1.36 M | $294.53 |
| Q2 2021 | +38,079 | Add 2.80% | 1.4 M | $347.71 |
| Q3 2021 | -36,788 | Reduce 2.63% | 1.36 M | $339.39 |
| Q4 2021 | +27,522 | Add 2.02% | 1.39 M | $336.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +110,434 | Add 7.95% | 1.5 M | $222.36 |
| Q2 2022 | +31,870 | Add 2.13% | 1.53 M | $161.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -22,950 | Reduce 1.50% | 1.51 M | $135.68 |
| Q4 2022 | -35,829 | Reduce 2.38% | 1.47 M | $120.34 |
| Q1 2023 | -22,027 | Reduce 1.50% | 1.45 M | $211.94 |
| Q2 2023 | -95,906 | Reduce 6.61% | 1.35 M | $286.98 |
| Q3 2023 | -130,679 | Reduce 9.65% | 1.22 M | $300.21 |
| Q4 2023 | -135,941 | Reduce 11.11% | 1.09 M | $353.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -61,039 | Reduce 5.61% | 1.03 M | $485.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -67,026 | Reduce 6.53% | 959,290 | $504.22 |
| Q3 2024 | -48,287 | Reduce 5.03% | 911,003 | $572.44 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,547 | Reduce 2.04% | 892,456 | $585.51 |
| Q1 2025 | -109,977 | Reduce 12.32% | 782,479 | $576.36 |
| Q2 2025 | -5,474 | Reduce 0.70% | 777,005 | $738.09 |
| Q3 2025 | -66,010 | Reduce 8.50% | 710,995 | $734.38 |
First Pacific Advisors's Meta Platforms Investment FAQs
First Pacific Advisors first purchased Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) in Q4 2017, acquiring 29,300 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors has held Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) for 32 quarters since Q4 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors's largest addition to Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was in Q1 2018, adding 2,023,239 shares worth $323.29 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, First Pacific Advisors's firm, First Pacific Advisors, Lp, owns 710,995 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), valued at approximately $522.14 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) represents approximately 7.22% of First Pacific Advisors's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors's peak holding in Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was 2,515,873 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.