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META Tokenized Stock Hits $599 Amid EPS Miss and AI Spending Concerns

META's tokenized shares rally to $599 despite a significant earnings-per-share miss and high capital expenditure guidance.

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META reported Q2 2026 revenue of $60.8 billion, which was up 28% year-over-year and ahead of the $60.19 billion consensus estimate. [1] META's EPS for Q2 2026 landed at $6.18 versus the $7.17 expected, representing a 13.81% miss. [2] META's tokenized stock price reached $599.48 on September 3, 2026, representing a 4.18% rally. [3] Soapbox emphasizes authentic human performances without AI or CGI, stating, 'We film real humans in 3D, flaws and all.' [4] Soapbox uses volumetric-video technology to create life-size holograms of artists for AR/VR platforms, with over 140 artists filmed including T-Pain and Buddy Guy. [5] The company has deals with major music labels and partners with educational institutions in four U.S. states and one in Europe. [6] The analyst community polled showed an average 12-month price target of $754.77 for META, with a median of $750 and a high target of $1,000. [7] Soapbox plans collaborations with major tech and music companies, new device launches, and explores ways to pay artists and rightsholders. [8]
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  1. META reported Q2 2026 revenue of $60.8 billion, which was up 28% year-over-year and ahead of the $60.19 billion consensus estimate. · Blockchain.News
  2. META's EPS for Q2 2026 landed at $6.18 versus the $7.17 expected, representing a 13.81% miss. · Blockchain.News
  3. META's tokenized stock price reached $599.48 on September 3, 2026, representing a 4.18% rally. · Blockchain.News
  4. Soapbox emphasizes authentic human performances without AI or CGI, stating, 'We film real humans in 3D, flaws and all.' · Music Ally
  5. Soapbox uses volumetric-video technology to create life-size holograms of artists for AR/VR platforms, with over 140 artists filmed including T-Pain and Buddy Guy. · Music Ally
  6. The company has deals with major music labels and partners with educational institutions in four U.S. states and one in Europe. · Music Ally
  7. The analyst community polled showed an average 12-month price target of $754.77 for META, with a median of $750 and a high target of $1,000. · Blockchain.News
  8. Soapbox plans collaborations with major tech and music companies, new device launches, and explores ways to pay artists and rightsholders. · Music Ally
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