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Google vs Meta: comparing GOOGL and META stock
12-month growth, from 100━ GOOGL −0.5% ━ META −4.7%
| Metric | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 282.57 | 605.08 |
| Year to date | −9.7% | −8.3% ● |
| 12 months | −0.5% ● | −4.7% |
| From 52-week high | −30.8% | −22.4% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −16.8% | −4.3% ● |
| P/E | 14.7 | 20.6 |
| Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.34% ● |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +22.2% | +27.5% ● |
| Operating income growth | +26.5% ● | +11.4% |
| Operating margin | 33.3% | 37.8% ● |
| Gross margin | 60.9% | 81.0% ● |
| Market cap | $3.45T | $1.55T |
| Next earnings | Feb 2, 2027 | Feb 3, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: Google or Meta?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Google rose more over the year (−0.5%); Meta is closer to its 52-week high; Meta has the higher operating margin; Meta is growing revenue faster; Google has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Google — Feb 2, 2027; Meta — Feb 3, 2027.