Best Stock to Buy: Microsoft Stock or Meta Stock?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 4, 2026 at 6:49PM ESTThese are excellent companies, to be sure. However, only one can be the better investment in this head-to-head comparison. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 2, 2026. The video was published on April 4, 2026. Read NextApr 3, 2026 •By Daniel Sparks2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They SoarApr 3, 2026 •By Billy DubersteinWhy Meta Platforms Fell in MarchApr 2, 2026 •By Trevor JennewineNasdaq Correction: Buy 2 Trillion-Dollar AI Stocks With 50% Upside, According to Wall StreetApr 1, 2026 •By Lyle DalyThe Largest Companies by Market Cap in April 2026Apr 1, 2026 •By Adam LevyCan Meta Platforms Reach a $9 Trillion Valuation in 5 Years? Here's What It Would TakeApr 1, 2026 •By Prosper Junior BakinyCould Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life?About the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedMeta PlatformsNASDAQ: META$574.47(-0.82%)-$4.76MicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT$373.10(+1.01%)+$3.73*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.