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Salem Investment Counselors Inc. Cuts Meta Platforms Position
The investment firm reduced its stake in the social media giant by 2.2% in the fourth quarter.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:20am
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According to a recent SEC filing, Salem Investment Counselors Inc. cut its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. The firm previously owned 156,059 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at $103,013,000, making it Meta's 8th largest institutional investor.
Why it matters
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is one of the most widely held stocks among institutional investors. Changes in ownership stakes by major investors can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company.
The details
According to the 13F filing, Salem Investment Counselors sold 3,457 shares of Meta Platforms stock during the fourth quarter. The firm now holds 156,059 shares, which are valued at approximately $103 million. Meta Platforms makes up about 2.9% of Salem Investment Counselors' total portfolio.
- The 13F filing covers the fourth quarter of 2025.
The players
Salem Investment Counselors Inc.
An investment management firm that owns a sizable stake in Meta Platforms.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
The parent company of social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The takeaway
The reduction in Salem Investment Counselors' Meta Platforms position, while relatively small, could signal a broader trend of institutional investors reevaluating their exposure to the social media giant amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and concerns about the company's growth prospects.
