Meta's AI Push Drives 0.50 Stock Gain With $5.6B Volume Ranking 11th as $50B Hyperion Data Center Plan Sparks Market Attention

On August 28, 2025, Meta (META) closed with a 0.50% gain, trading at $695.21, with a daily trading volume of $5.6 billion, ranking 11th in the market. The stock's movement was driven by revelations about the company’s AI infrastructure investments and strategic lobbying efforts.

President Donald Trump disclosed in a cabinet meeting that Meta’s Hyperion data center in Louisiana, a critical component of its AI ambitions, carries a $50 billion price tag—far exceeding earlier estimates of $10 billion. This disclosure intensified scrutiny over Meta’s capital expenditures, which now account for nearly 70% of its annual budget. The project, described by CEO Mark Zuckerberg as part of a broader “hundreds of billions” investment in artificial superintelligence, has already triggered a $29 billion financing package led by Blue Owl Capital and Pacific Investment Management Co.

Meta’s recent Q2 earnings report, released after market close, also contributed to the stock’s performance. The company exceeded revenue expectations and raised Q3 sales guidance, signaling confidence in its AI-driven growth strategy. Analysts highlighted that robust ad revenue growth, driven by AI-enhanced targeting tools, could offset concerns over soaring infrastructure costs. Additionally, CEO Zuckerberg’s lobbying efforts with Trump on digital tax policies underscored the company’s focus on regulatory headwinds, particularly in Europe.

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