Meta's new offering is a so-called mandatory convertible preferred stock. It is expected to carry a dividend yield of 6% to 6.5%.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.7T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 642.62 |
| Change that session | -0.96% |
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