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Citi Backs Meta With $915 Target, Predicts 2026 Tipping Point for AI Glasses

Hands-on tests at Meta Connect left Citi upbeat on the Ray‑Ban Display’s heads-up display with Neural Band integration.

Overview

  • Citi reiterated a Buy rating on Meta on September 18 with a $915 price target, citing fresh product evidence from Connect; the stock was about $776 at the time of the note.
  • Analysts said three new AI smart glasses introduced at Connect feature form factors and price points that could support mass-market adoption as early as 2026.
  • Hands-on evaluation highlighted the Ray‑Ban Display’s built-in heads-up display and the Neural Band input system as the standout combination.
  • Citi argued Meta’s AI roadmap positions the company for higher user engagement, stronger advertising monetization, and margin expansion across its platforms.
  • Coverage also emphasized that AI devices remain early-stage and included publisher caveats and promotions pointing investors to alternative AI stock ideas.