Pershing Square Bets Big on Meta's AI Growth, Signals Bold Tech Strategy
February 11, 2026
Pershing Square sees undervalued upside in Meta Platforms, arguing the stock price underprices Meta’s long-term AI growth potential.
Ackman’s Meta bet fits his broader tech concentration, following prior positions in Amazon and Alphabet and signaling a focused wager on high-quality tech leadership.
Investors have scrutinized Meta’s heavy AI-related capex, with guidance for 2026 capital expenditure of $115–$135 billion underscoring a conviction that AI infrastructure will drive future value.
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Pershing Square’s activity during the period also included new positions in Amazon and Hertz, reflecting a broader rotation into tech and travel-related equities.
The fund highlighted opportunistic entries in 2025, including a mid-year Amazon position taken during volatility to capitalize on expected margin expansion in Amazon’s retail business.
Pershing Square’s activist-style approach could catalyze upside momentum and improve liquidity, potentially lifting related sectors and crypto activity.
The Meta stake was disclosed at the firm’s annual meeting, with the roughly $2 billion position reflecting a substantial portion of the fund’s capital.
Pershing Square delivered strong 2025 performance (about 20.9%) versus the S&P 500, though it faced a downturn in January this year.
Last year’s outperformance, with a 20.9% NAV gain versus a 14% S&P rise, reinforces the fund’s conviction in concentrated bets on select tech disruptors.
The disclosure process and details were reviewed by Reuters, with insights from Pershing Square’s chief investment officer Ryan Israel.
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Business Insider • Feb 11, 2026
Bill Ackman's hedge fund reveals big stake in Meta — 'one of the clearest beneficiaries of AI integration'
CNBC • Feb 11, 2026
Bill Ackman reveals stake in Meta, says it has 'deeply discounted valuation'
