Veteran stock-market expert Jim Cramer has been noted over the last year for his optimistic attitude on Meta Platforms Inc., and present data indicates his predictions could have been prescient. Cramer openly asserted faith in Meta’s path early in 2025, arguing that its extensive application of artificial intelligence, especially in its advertising efforts, would unleash major upside.
Stocks of Meta were trading in the middle of the $600 range at the time. That price goal has been surpassed throughout the year: Meta Platforms shares traded recently near $778, up approximately 30%. Market analysts assert that the surge highlights two factors fueling Meta’s expansion: scaling to Louisiana data centre and execution of investment. For data powering AI-driven ad targeting, Meta still makes use of its large user base across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other properties. This then boosts its main revenue source, with ad expenditure making up almost all of its income. Solid top-line results have been noted by the Meta Platforms as prices for digital advertising have risen.
Meta’s upside, however, calls for caution. Once used to double-digit expansion, the digital advertising industry is expected to grow at a somewhat subdued 9% year from 2025 to 2030. Against that, estimates indicate Meta may spend $60 to $65 billion toward infrastructure and artificial intelligence in 2025, hence providing a strong capital investment. Meta must convert those investments into actual rewards to honor shareholders.
First Eagle Global Fund emphasized Meta’s performance, strong revenue and profit increase, together with planned AI investments, operational discipline and earnings, in its second quarter 2025 (Q2) investor letter. The fund observed that Meta’s results show a dual focus on strategic invention and profitability. Investor interest is now focused on whether Meta Platforms can maintain this momentum since Jim Cramer ’s earlier calls appear to be validated by market movement. For now, the message is clear: a well-timed call supported by conviction is turning heads. The more significant issue is whether that results in long-term outperformance for Meta.