META PLATFORMS, INC., 10-Q filed on 10/31/2024
Quarterly Report
v3.24.3
Cover Page - shares
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Oct. 25, 2024
Entity Information    
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Entity File Number 001-35551  
Entity Registrant Name Meta Platforms, Inc.  
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Entity Tax Identification Number 20-1665019  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Meta Way  
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City Area Code 650  
Local Phone Number 543-4800  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.000006 par value  
Trading Symbol META  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,180,000,871
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   344,487,662
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 43,852 $ 41,862
Marketable securities 27,048 23,541
Accounts receivable, net 14,700 16,169
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,467 3,793
Total current assets 91,067 85,365
Non-marketable equity securities 6,071 6,141
Property and equipment, net 112,162 96,587
Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,812 13,294
Goodwill 20,654 20,654
Other assets 11,642 7,582
Total assets 256,408 229,623
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 7,656 4,849
Operating lease liabilities, current 2,016 1,623
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 23,658 25,488
Total current liabilities 33,330 31,960
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 18,208 17,226
Long-term debt 28,823 18,385
Long-term income taxes 9,171 7,514
Other liabilities 2,347 1,370
Total liabilities 91,879 76,455
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.000006 par value; 5,000 million Class A shares authorized, 2,180 million and 2,211 million shares issued and outstanding, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; 4,141 million Class B shares authorized, 344 million and 350 million shares issued and outstanding, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 80,749 73,253
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,192) (2,155)
Retained earnings 84,972 82,070
Total stockholders' equity 164,529 153,168
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 256,408 $ 229,623
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000 5,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 2,180 2,211
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 2,180 2,211
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,141 4,141
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 344 350
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 344 350
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Revenue: $ 40,589 $ 34,146 $ 116,116 $ 94,791
Costs and expenses:        
Cost of revenue 7,375 6,210 21,322 18,264
Research and development 11,177 9,241 31,693 27,966
Marketing and sales 2,822 2,877 8,107 9,075
General and administrative 1,865 2,070 8,978 9,119
Total costs and expenses 23,239 20,398 70,100 64,424
Income from operations 17,350 13,748 46,016 30,367
Interest and other income, net 472 272 1,095 254
Income before provision for income taxes 17,822 14,020 47,111 30,621
Provision for income taxes 2,134 2,437 5,589 5,540
Net income $ 15,688 $ 11,583 $ 41,522 $ 25,081
Earnings per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 6.20 $ 4.50 $ 16.37 $ 9.73
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 6.03 $ 4.39 $ 15.88 $ 9.56
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per share:        
Basic (in shares) 2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577
Diluted (in shares) 2,600 2,641 2,615 2,623
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 15,688 $ 11,583 $ 41,522 $ 25,081
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 937 (533) 243 (322)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments and other, net of tax 566 83 720 296
Comprehensive income $ 17,191 $ 11,133 $ 42,485 $ 25,055
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Class A and Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Retained Earnings
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   2,614      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 125,713 $ 0 $ 64,444 $ (3,530) $ 64,799
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   49      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (20)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (4,789)   (3,823)   (966)
Share-based compensation 10,603   10,603    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (72)      
Share repurchases (13,709)       (13,709)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (26)     (26)  
Net income 25,081       25,081
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023   2,571      
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023 142,873 $ 0 71,224 (3,556) 75,205
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   2,573      
Balances at beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2023 134,033 $ 0 69,159 (3,106) 67,980
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   17      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (7)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (2,087)   (1,427)   (660)
Share-based compensation 3,492   3,492    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (12)      
Share repurchases (3,698)       (3,698)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (450)     (450)  
Net income 11,583       11,583
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023   2,571      
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023 142,873 $ 0 71,224 (3,556) 75,205
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   2,561      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2023 153,168 $ 0 73,253 (2,155) 82,070
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   49      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (21)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (9,913)   (4,937)   (4,976)
Share-based compensation 12,428   12,428    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (65)      
Share repurchases (29,807)       (29,807)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared [1] (3,837)       (3,837)
Other 5   5    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 963     963  
Net income 41,522       41,522
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024   2,524      
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2024 164,529 $ 0 80,749 (1,192) 84,972
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024   2,533      
Balances at beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2024 156,763 $ 0 78,270 (2,695) 81,188
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   16      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (7)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (3,544)   (1,776)   (1,768)
Share-based compensation 4,250   4,250    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (18)      
Share repurchases (8,856)       (8,856)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared [1] (1,280)       (1,280)
Other 5   5    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,503     1,503  
Net income 15,688       15,688
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024   2,524      
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 164,529 $ 0 $ 80,749 $ (1,192) $ 84,972
[1] Our dividend program began in the first quarter of 2024.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50 $ 1.50
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income $ 41,522 $ 25,081
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 11,038 8,006
Share-based compensation 12,428 10,603
Deferred income taxes (3,406) 1,292
Impairment charges for facilities consolidation, net 288 1,342
Other (82) 278
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 1,493 444
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (168) (141)
Other assets (70) 31
Accounts payable (195) (543)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1,199) 5,355
Other liabilities 1,691 (39)
Net cash provided by operating activities 63,340 51,709
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment, net (22,831) (19,453)
Purchases of marketable debt securities (14,644) (1,810)
Sales and maturities of marketable debt securities 11,972 3,825
Acquisitions of businesses and intangible assets (261) (565)
Other investing activities 112 (20)
Net cash used in investing activities (25,652) (18,023)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (9,913) (4,789)
Repurchases of Class A common stock (30,125) (13,832)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents (3,802) 0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net 10,432 8,455
Principal payments on finance leases (1,558) (751)
Other financing activities (350) (182)
Net cash used in financing activities (35,316) (11,099)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (72) (283)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 2,300 22,304
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period 42,827 15,596
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period 45,127 37,900
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets    
Cash and cash equivalents 43,852 36,890
Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 90 152
Restricted cash, included in other assets 1,185 858
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 45,127 37,900
Supplemental cash flow data    
Cash paid for income taxes, net 8,326 2,016
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized 356 302
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities 7,217 4,506
Acquisition of businesses and intangible assets in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other liabilities 186 182
Repurchases of Class A common stock in accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 0 $ 122
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Platforms, Inc., its subsidiaries where we have controlling financial interests, and any variable interest entities for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2024.

Balance Sheets Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts on the condensed consolidated balance sheets have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

•Intangible assets, net was reclassified into other assets
•Partners payable was reclassified into accrued expenses and other current liabilities
•Long-term income taxes was reclassified out of other liabilities

These reclassifications had no impact on our previously reported total assets, total liabilities, revenue, income from operations, net income or cash flows.

Use of Estimates

Preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates form the basis for judgments we make about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities, which are not readily apparent from other sources. We base our estimates and judgments on historical information and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments in several areas, including, but not limited to, those related to loss contingencies, income taxes, valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, valuation of non-marketable equity securities, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, credit losses of available-for-sale debt securities and accounts receivable, and fair value of financial instruments and leases. These estimates are based on management's knowledge about current events, interpretation of regulations, and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
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Revenue
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Advertising$39,885 $33,643 $113,850 $93,242 
Other revenue434 293 1,203 724 
Family of Apps40,319 33,936 115,053 93,966 
Reality Labs270 210 1,063 825 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
United States and Canada$15,619 $12,908 $43,906 $36,761 
Europe (1)
9,205 7,578 26,762 21,852 
Asia-Pacific11,243 9,790 32,522 25,634 
Rest of World4,522 3,870 12,926 10,544 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 
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(1)Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Our total deferred revenue was $732 million and $675 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we expect $704 million of our deferred revenue to be realized in less than a year.
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Restructuring
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
2022 Restructuring

In 2022, we initiated several measures to pursue greater efficiency and to realign our business and strategic priorities. These measures included a facilities consolidation strategy to sublease, early terminate, or abandon several office buildings under operating leases, a layoff of approximately 11,000 employees across the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments, and a pivot towards a next generation data center design, including cancellation of multiple data center projects (the 2022 Restructuring). We completed the data center initiatives and employee layoff in 2023. As of September 30, 2024, we have substantially completed the facilities consolidation initiatives.

A summary of our 2022 Restructuring pre-tax charges, including subsequent adjustments, is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Facilities ConsolidationFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
Total
Cost of revenue$1 $25 $— $(12)$13 
Research and development5 228 2 — 230 
Marketing and sales1 54 1 — 55 
General and administrative1 45 1 — 46 
Total$8 $352 $4 $(12)$344 
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(1)Relates to changes in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during 2022.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Facilities ConsolidationFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
Total
Cost of revenue$24 $92 $— $(232)$(140)
Research and development191 871 (9)— 862 
Marketing and sales42 233 (1)— 232 
General and administrative38 210 (16)— 194 
Total$295 $1,406 $(26)$(232)$1,148 
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(1)Relates to changes in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during 2022.

Plan to Date
Facilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel CostsData Center AssetsTotal
Cost of revenue$355 $— $1,116 $1,471 
Research and development3,083 399 — 3,482 
Marketing and sales842 233 — 1,075 
General and administrative816 316 — 1,132 
Total$5,096 $948 $1,116 $7,160 

The 2022 Restructuring charges recorded to date under our FoA and RL segments were $6.07 billion and $1.09 billion, respectively.
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Earnings per Share
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share Earnings per Share
The holders of our Class A and Class B common stock (together, "common stock") have identical liquidation and dividend rights but different voting rights. Accordingly, we present the earnings per share (EPS) for Class A and Class B common stock together.

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of fully diluted common stock outstanding and assumes the conversion of our Class B common stock to Class A common stock.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, Class A common stock equivalent of restricted stock units (RSUs) that were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation were not material. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, RSUs with an anti-dilutive effect were 5 million and 21 million shares, respectively.

The numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for our common stock are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024
2023 (2)
2024
2023 (2)
Basic EPS:
Numerator
Distributed earnings$1,263 $— $3,802 $— 
Undistributed earnings14,425 11,583 37,720 25,081 
Net income$15,688 $11,583 $41,522 $25,081 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577 
Basic EPS$6.20 $4.50 $16.37 $9.73 
Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income for diluted EPS$15,688 $11,583 $41,522 $25,081 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic EPS2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577 
Weighted-average effect of dilutive RSUs71 65 79 46 
Shares used in computation of diluted EPS2,600 2,641 2,615 2,623 
Diluted EPS$6.03 $4.39 $15.88 $9.56 
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(1)Includes 2,184 million and 2,226 million shares of Class A common stock and 345 million and 350 million shares of Class B common stock, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 2,190 million and 2,222 million shares of Class A common stock and 346 million and 355 million shares of Class B common stock, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2)The prior period EPS for Class A and Class B common stock has been presented together to conform with current period presentation, which had no impact on our previously reported basic or diluted EPS.
We declared and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $0.50 and $1.50 for each share of common stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Total dividends and dividend equivalents paid were $1.09 billion and $3.28 billion for Class A common stock, and $172 million and $519 million for Class B common stock, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. EPS for Class B common stock is not presented separately as under the two-class method Class A and Class B EPS is not meaningfully different.
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Financial Instruments
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements

We classify our cash equivalents and marketable debt securities within Level 1 or Level 2 because we use quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value. Certain other assets are classified within Level 3 because factors used to develop the estimated fair value are unobservable inputs that are not supported by market activity.

The following tables summarize our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
September 30, 2024Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,529 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds36,172 $36,172 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities696 696 — — 
Time deposits290 — 290 — 
Corporate debt securities165 — 165 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents43,852 36,868 455 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities11,314 11,314 — — 
U.S. government agency securities2,998 2,998 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,736 — 12,736 — 
Total marketable securities27,048 14,312 12,736 — 
Restricted cash equivalents1,153 1,153 — — 
Other assets102 — — 102 
Total$72,155 $52,333 $13,191 $102 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,265 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds32,910 $32,910 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities2,206 2,206 — — 
Time deposits261 — 261 — 
Corporate debt securities220 — 220 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents41,862 35,116 481 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,439 8,439 — — 
U.S. government agency securities3,498 3,498 — — 
Corporate debt securities11,604 — 11,604 — 
Total marketable securities23,541 11,937 11,604 — 
Restricted cash equivalents857 857 — — 
Other assets101 — — 101 
Total$66,361 $47,910 $12,085 $101 

Unrealized Losses

The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities and cash equivalents with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
September 30, 2024
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$1,140 $(2)$4,744 $(126)$5,884 $(128)
U.S. government agency securities123 — 2,407 (63)2,530 (63)
Corporate debt securities504 (1)7,031 (209)7,535 (210)
Total$1,767 $(3)$14,182 $(398)$15,949 $(401)
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$336 $(1)$7,041 $(275)$7,377 $(276)
U.S. government agency securities71 — 3,225 (164)3,296 (164)
Corporate debt securities647 (3)10,125 (491)10,772 (494)
Total$1,054 $(4)$20,391 $(930)$21,445 $(934)

The allowance for credit losses and the gross unrealized gains on our marketable debt securities were not material as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Contractual Maturities

The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
September 30, 2024
Due within one year$7,546 
Due after one year to five years19,502 
Total$27,048 

Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Non-recurring Basis

Our non-marketable equity securities accounted for using the measurement alternative are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because we use significant unobservable inputs to estimate their fair value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, changes in the fair value recorded for these non-marketable equity securities were not material.
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Non-marketable Equity Securities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Non-marketable Equity Securities Non-marketable Equity Securities
Our non-marketable equity securities are investments in privately-held companies without readily determinable fair values. The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity securities that were measured using measurement alternative or equity method (in millions):

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Non-marketable equity securities under measurement alternative:
Initial cost$6,341 $6,389 
Cumulative upward adjustments300 293 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(623)(599)
Carrying value6,018 6,083 
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method53 58 
Total$6,071 $6,141 
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Property and Equipment
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions): 
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Land$2,114 $2,080 
Servers and network assets62,931 46,838 
Buildings45,392 37,961 
Leasehold improvements7,246 6,972 
Equipment and other6,929 7,416 
Finance lease right-of-use assets5,103 4,185 
Construction in progress23,301 24,269 
Property and equipment, gross153,016 129,721 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(40,854)(33,134)
Property and equipment, net$112,162 $96,587 

Construction in progress includes costs mostly related to construction of data centers, network infrastructure and servers. Depreciation expenses on property and equipment were $3.96 billion and $2.83 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $10.88 billion and $7.88 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Within property and equipment, our servers and network assets depreciation expenses were $2.97 billion and $1.94 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $7.96 billion and $5.16 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Leases
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The following tables summarize the components of operating lease costs and supplemental lease information (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost$609 $487 $1,733 $1,560 
Variable lease cost and other$218 $163 $621 $399 

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Supplemental lease information:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$2,079 $1,685 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$2,900 $3,042 

We also recorded impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts of $8 million and $179 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $291 million and $990 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

As of September 30, 2024, future undiscounted lease payments under operating leases were $25.59 billion, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 11.4 years. As of September 30, 2024, we have additional operating leases, that have not yet commenced, with lease obligations of approximately $18.49 billion, mostly for data centers and colocations. These operating leases will commence between the remainder of 2024 and 2029 with lease terms of greater than one year to 25 years.
Leases Leases
The following tables summarize the components of operating lease costs and supplemental lease information (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost$609 $487 $1,733 $1,560 
Variable lease cost and other$218 $163 $621 $399 

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Supplemental lease information:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$2,079 $1,685 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$2,900 $3,042 

We also recorded impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts of $8 million and $179 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $291 million and $990 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

As of September 30, 2024, future undiscounted lease payments under operating leases were $25.59 billion, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 11.4 years. As of September 30, 2024, we have additional operating leases, that have not yet commenced, with lease obligations of approximately $18.49 billion, mostly for data centers and colocations. These operating leases will commence between the remainder of 2024 and 2029 with lease terms of greater than one year to 25 years.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total carrying amount of goodwill was $20.65 billion, of which $19.25 billion was allocated to our FoA segment and $1.41 billion was allocated to our RL segment.

The following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assets and their weighted‑average remaining useful lives (in millions):
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
(in years)		Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired technology4.5$445 $(225)$220 $478 $(182)$296 
Acquired patents3.8304 (207)97 287 (233)54 
Other2.9273 (42)231 28 (15)13 
Total finite-lived assets1,022 (474)548 793 (430)363 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A425 — 425 425 — 425 
Total intangible assets$1,447 $(474)$973 $1,218 $(430)$788 
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Long-term Debt
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt Long-term Debt
In August 2024, we issued an aggregate of $10.50 billion of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes in five series. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $29.0 billion and $18.50 billion of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes (the Notes), respectively. The following table summarizes the Notes and the carrying amount of our debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateSeptember 30, 2024December 31, 2023
August 2022 Notes:2027 - 2062
3.50% - 4.65%
3.63% - 4.71%
$10,000 $10,000 
May 2023 Notes:2028 - 2063
4.60% - 5.75%
4.68% - 5.79%
8,500 8,500 
August 2024 Notes:2029 - 2064
4.30% - 5.55%
4.42% - 5.60%
10,500 — 
Total face amount of long-term debt29,000 18,500 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(177)(115)
Long-term debt$28,823 $18,385 

Each series of the Notes in the table above rank equally with each other. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the Notes at any time, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices. We are not subject to any financial covenants under the Notes. Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, recognized on the Notes was $200 million and $440 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $132 million and $291 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

The total estimated fair value of our outstanding Notes was $29.53 billion and $18.48 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The fair value was determined based on the quoted prices for the Notes as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is categorized accordingly as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

As of September 30, 2024, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2024 through 2026$— 
20272,750 
20281,500 
20291,000 
Thereafter23,750 
Total outstanding Notes$29,000 
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Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows (in millions):
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Legal-related accruals (1)
$7,480 $6,592 
Accrued compensation and benefits5,458 6,659 
Accrued taxes2,703 3,655 
Accrued property and equipment2,312 2,213 
Other current liabilities5,705 6,369 
Total$23,658 $25,488 
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(1)Includes accruals for estimated fines, settlements, or other losses in connection with legal and related matters, as well as other legal fees. For further information, see Legal and Related Matters in Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies.
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Commitments and Contingencies
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Contractual Commitments

We have $32.14 billion of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of September 30, 2024, which are mostly related to our investments in servers, network infrastructure, and consumer hardware products in Reality Labs. The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of September 30, 2024 (in millions):
The remainder of 2024$11,321 
202516,466 
20261,022 
2027366 
2028208 
Thereafter2,756 
Total$32,139 

Additionally, as part of the normal course of business, we have entered into multi-year agreements to purchase renewable energy that do not specify a fixed or minimum volume commitment. We enter into these agreements in order to secure energy prices. Using the expected volume consumption, the total estimated spend related to our renewable energy agreements as of September 30, 2024 is approximately $18.01 billion, a majority of which is due beyond five years. The ultimate spend under these agreements may vary and will be based on actual volume purchased.

Legal and Related Matters

With respect to the cases, actions, and inquiries described below, we evaluate the associated developments on a regular basis and accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. In addition, we believe there is a reasonable possibility that we may incur a loss in some of these matters. Unless otherwise noted, with respect to the matters described below that do not include an estimate of the amount of loss or range of possible loss, such losses or range of possible losses either cannot be estimated or are not individually material, but we believe there is a reasonable possibility that they may be material in the aggregate.

We are also party to various other legal proceedings, claims, and regulatory, tax or government inquiries and investigations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, we are required to comply with various legal and regulatory obligations around the world. The requirements for complying with these obligations may be uncertain and subject to interpretation and enforcement by regulatory and other authorities, and any failure to comply with such obligations could eventually lead to asserted legal or regulatory action. With respect to these other legal proceedings, claims, regulatory, tax, or government inquiries and investigations, and other matters, asserted and unasserted, we evaluate the associated developments on a regular basis and accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. In addition, we believe there is a reasonable possibility that we may incur a loss in some of these other matters. We believe that the amount of losses or any estimable range of possible losses with respect to these other matters will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business and condensed consolidated financial statements.

The ultimate outcome of the legal and related matters described in this section, such as whether the likelihood of loss is remote, reasonably possible, or probable, or if and when the reasonably possible range of loss is estimable, is inherently uncertain. Therefore, if one or more of these matters were resolved against us for amounts in excess of management's estimates of loss, our results of operations and financial condition, including in a particular reporting period in which any such outcome becomes probable and estimable, could be materially adversely affected.

For information regarding income tax contingencies, see Note 14 — Income Taxes.

Privacy and Related Matters

Beginning on March 20, 2018, multiple putative class actions were filed in state and federal courts in the United States and elsewhere against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging various causes of action in connection with our platform and user data practices as well as the misuse of certain data by a developer that shared such data with third parties in
violation of our terms and policies, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. With respect to the putative class actions alleging fraud and violations of consumer protection, privacy, and other laws in connection with the same matters, several of the cases brought on behalf of consumers in the United States were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (In re Facebook, Inc., Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation). On September 9, 2019, the court granted, in part, and denied, in part, our motion to dismiss the consolidated putative consumer class action. On December 22, 2022, the parties entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the lawsuit, which provides for a payment of $725 million by us. The settlement was approved by the court on October 10, 2023, and the payment was made in November 2023. Two objectors appealed final approval (one of which was voluntarily dismissed as of June 24, 2024) and the objection is fully briefed, with the hearing date to be scheduled. In addition, our platform and user data practices, as well as the events surrounding the misuse of certain data by a developer, became the subject of U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and other government inquiries in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions. We entered into a settlement and modified consent order to resolve the FTC inquiry, which took effect in April 2020. Among other matters, our settlement with the FTC required us to pay a penalty of $5.0 billion which was paid in April 2020 upon the effectiveness of the modified consent order. The state attorneys general inquiries and litigation and certain government inquiries in other jurisdictions remain ongoing. Trial in the New Mexico Attorney General's case is scheduled to begin on May 12, 2025. On July 16, 2021, a stockholder derivative action was filed in Delaware Court of Chancery against certain of our directors and officers asserting breach of fiduciary duty and related claims relating to our historical platform and user data practices, as well as our settlement with the FTC. On July 20, 2021, other stockholders filed an amended derivative complaint in a related Delaware Chancery Court action, asserting breach of fiduciary duty and related claims against certain of our current and former directors and officers in connection with our historical platform and user data practices. On November 4, 2021, the lead plaintiffs filed a second amended and consolidated complaint in the stockholder derivative action. The pending consolidated matter is In re Facebook Inc. Derivative Litigation. On January 19, 2022, we filed a motion to dismiss, which was denied in part on May 10, 2023. The insider trading claim was dismissed as to all defendants except Mark Zuckerberg, and the motion was denied as to the breach of fiduciary duty claims. Trial is scheduled to begin on April 2, 2025.

On May 3, 2023, the FTC filed a public administrative proceeding (In the Matter of Facebook, Inc.) seeking substantial changes to the modified consent order, which took effect in April 2020 after its entry by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The changes sought by the FTC are set forth in a proposed order and include, among others, a prohibition on our use of minors' data for any commercial purposes, changes to the composition of our board of directors, and significant limitations on our ability to modify and launch new products. On May 31, 2023, we filed a motion before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (USA v. Facebook, Inc.) seeking to enjoin the FTC from further pursuing its agency process to modify the modified consent order. On November 27, 2023, the district court denied our motion, and we then appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (U.S. v. Facebook, Inc.) and sought to stay the FTC proceeding pending resolution of the appeal. Our motion for a stay pending appeal was denied in March 2024 and the underlying appeal is fully briefed. Oral argument has been scheduled for November 5, 2024.

On November 29, 2023, we separately filed a complaint, also in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Meta Platforms, Inc. v. FTC), asserting constitutional challenges to the structure of the FTC, and seeking to preliminarily enjoin the FTC proceeding during the pendency of the litigation. On December 13, 2023, the FTC filed an opposition to our motion for preliminary injunction and a motion to dismiss the complaint. On March 14, 2024, the district court denied our motion to preliminarily enjoin the FTC proceeding during the pendency of the litigation, and also denied the FTC's motion to dismiss our complaint without prejudice, pending the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in SEC v. Jarkesy (Jarkesy). Our motion for a stay of the FTC proceeding pending appeal was denied in March 2024. Both the district court action and the appeal were stayed pending the Supreme Court's decision in Jarkesy. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in Jarkesy on June 27, 2024, the government filed a renewed motion to dismiss, which is fully briefed as of October 18, 2024. The parties are required to report back to the circuit court within 30 days of the district court's disposition of the FTC's motion to dismiss.

On April 1, 2024, we filed our response to the FTC's Order to Show Cause, arguing, among other things, that the Order to Show Cause proceeding was legally improper. Per FTC orders, we completed briefing on threshold legal issues on July 18, 2024, and the FTC has scheduled oral argument before the Commissioners on those issues for November 12, 2024. Through the administrative process, the FTC could amend the order to impose the additional requirements set forth in the proposed order. We should have the opportunity to appeal an FTC decision modifying the order and could request the appellate court to stay the enforcement of the modifications to the order while the appeal is pending. It is unclear whether the appeal or the request for a stay would be successful.
We also notify the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC), our lead European Union privacy regulator under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), of certain other personal data breaches and privacy issues, and are subject to inquiries and investigations by the IDPC and other European regulators regarding various aspects of our regulatory compliance. For example, the IDPC is continuing to assess the compliance of our "subscription for no ads" consent model with requirements under the GDPR. In addition, on May 12, 2023, the IDPC issued a Final Decision concluding that Meta Platforms Ireland's reliance on Standard Contractual Clauses in respect of certain transfers of European Economic Area (EEA) Facebook user data was not in compliance with the GDPR. The IDPC issued an administrative fine of EUR €1.2 billion as well as corrective orders, which is described further in "Legal Proceedings" contained in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The interpretation of the GDPR is still evolving, including through decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union, and draft decisions in investigations by the IDPC are subject to review by other European privacy regulators as part of the GDPR's cooperation and consistency mechanisms, which may lead to significant changes in the final outcome of such investigations. As a result, the interpretation and enforcement of the GDPR, as well as the imposition and amount of penalties for non-compliance, are subject to significant uncertainty. Although we are vigorously defending our regulatory compliance, we have accrued significant amounts for loss contingencies related to these inquiries and investigations in Europe, and we believe there is a reasonable possibility that additional accruals for losses related to these matters could be material individually or in the aggregate.

Beginning on June 7, 2021, multiple putative class actions were filed against us alleging that we improperly received individuals' information from third-party websites or apps via our business tools in violation of our terms and various state and federal laws and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief (for example, In re Meta Pixel Healthcare Litigation; In re Meta Pixel Tax Filing Cases; Frasco v. Flo Health, Inc.; Doe v. Hey Favor, Inc. et al.; Doe v. GoodRx Holdings, Inc. et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; and Rickwalder, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Santa Clara County Superior Court). These cases are in different stages, but several of our motions to dismiss have been denied in whole or in part, while certain others have been granted in whole or in part. We are currently in discovery and litigating class certification in the cases that are most advanced.

Competition

We are subject to various litigation and government inquiries and investigations, formal or informal, by competition authorities in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions. Such investigations, inquiries, and lawsuits concern, among other things, our business practices in the areas of social networking or social media services, digital advertising, and/or mobile or online applications, as well as our acquisitions. For example, in 2019 we became the subject of antitrust investigations by the FTC and U.S. Department of Justice. On December 9, 2020, the FTC filed a complaint (FTC v. Meta Platforms, Inc.) against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that we engaged in anticompetitive conduct and unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and Section 2 of the Sherman Act, including by acquiring Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 and by maintaining conditions on access to our platform. The FTC sought a permanent injunction against our company's alleged violations of the antitrust laws, and other equitable relief, including divestiture or reconstruction of Instagram and WhatsApp. On June 28, 2021, the court granted our motion to dismiss the complaint filed by the FTC with leave to amend. On August 19, 2021, the FTC filed an amended complaint, and on October 4, 2021, we filed a motion to dismiss this amended complaint. On January 11, 2022, the court denied our motion to dismiss the FTC's amended complaint. On April 5, 2024, we filed our motion for summary judgment and the FTC filed its opposition and its own motion for partial summary judgment on May 24, 2024. Briefing on the motions for summary judgment concluded on August 9, 2024. Multiple putative class actions have also been filed in state and federal courts in the United States and in the United Kingdom against us alleging violations of antitrust laws and other causes of action in connection with these acquisitions and/or other alleged anticompetitive conduct, and seeking damages and injunctive relief. Several of the cases brought on behalf of certain advertisers and users in the United States were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Klein et al., v. Meta Platforms, Inc.). On January 14, 2022, the court granted, in part, and denied, in part, our motion to dismiss the consolidated actions. On March 1, 2022, a first amended consolidated complaint was filed in the putative class action brought on behalf of certain advertisers. On December 6, 2022, the court denied our motion to dismiss the first amended consolidated complaint filed in the putative class action brought on behalf of certain advertisers.

In December 2022, the European Commission issued a Statement of Objections alleging that we tie Facebook Marketplace to Facebook and use data in a manner that infringes European Union competition rules. Although we are vigorously defending this matter, we have accrued a significant amount related to this matter and we believe there is a reasonable possibility that the ultimate losses in this matter could be material.
In March 2024, the European Commission opened an investigation into the compliance of our "subscription for no ads" consent model with requirements under Article 5(2) of the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission issued preliminary findings on July 1, 2024 reflecting its preliminary view that our model does not comply with such requirements, and indicated that it will conclude its investigation by March 2025.

Securities and Other Actions

Beginning on March 20, 2018, multiple putative class actions and derivative actions were filed in state and federal courts in the United States and elsewhere against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws, breach of fiduciary duties, and other causes of action in connection with our platform and user data practices as well as the misuse of certain data by a developer that shared such data with third parties in violation of our terms and policies, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. Beginning on July 27, 2018, two putative class actions were filed in federal court in the United States against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws in connection with the disclosure of our earnings results for the second quarter of 2018 and seeking unspecified damages. These two actions subsequently were transferred and consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (In Re Facebook, Inc. Securities Litigation) with the putative securities class action described above relating to our platform and user data practices. In a series of orders in 2019 and 2020, the district court granted our motions to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims. On January 17, 2022, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the order dismissing their case, and on October 18, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its decision affirming in part and reversing in part the district court's order dismissing the plaintiffs' case. We filed a petition for writ of certiorari on March 4, 2024 with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking review of the Ninth Circuit's order. The Supreme Court granted in part our petition for writ of certiorari on June 10, 2024, and is scheduled to hear oral argument on November 6, 2024.

We are also subject to other government inquiries and investigations relating to our business activities and disclosure practices. For example, beginning in September 2021, we became subject to government investigations and requests relating to a former employee's allegations and release of internal company documents concerning, among other things, our algorithms, advertising and user metrics, and content enforcement practices, as well as misinformation and other undesirable activity on our platform, and user well-being. We have since received additional requests relating to these and other topics. Beginning on October 27, 2021, multiple putative class actions and derivative actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws, breach of fiduciary duties, and other causes of action in connection with the same matters, and seeking unspecified damages (Ohio Pub. Empl. Ret. Sys. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.). On September 30, 2024, the court dismissed certain claims with leave to amend, but determined certain claims regarding content enforcement practices and user well-being could proceed against us and certain of our current and former directors and officers.

On March 8, 2022, a putative class action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws in connection with the disclosure of our earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2021 and seeking unspecified damages (Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 60 Pension Trust v. Meta Platforms, Inc.). On July 18, 2023, the court dismissed the claims against Meta and its officers with leave to amend. On September 18, 2023, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and on September 17, 2024, the court dismissed the claims with prejudice. On October 14, 2024, plaintiffs filed their notice of appeal.

Youth-Related Actions

Beginning in January 2022, we became subject to litigation and other proceedings that were filed in various federal and state courts alleging that Facebook and Instagram cause "social media addiction" in users, with most proceedings focused on those under 18 years old, resulting in various mental health and other harms. Putative class actions have been filed in the United States, Brazil, and Canada on behalf of users in those jurisdictions, and numerous school districts, municipalities, and tribal nations, have filed public nuisance claims in the United States, Brazil, and/or Canada based on similar allegations. On October 6, 2022, these U.S. federal cases were centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction Product Liability Personal Injury Litigation). Beginning in March 2023, U.S. states began filing lawsuits on these topics in various federal and state courts. These additional lawsuits include allegations regarding violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), child sexual abuse material and other child safety concerns, as well as violations of state consumer protection laws, unfair business practices, public nuisance, and products liability, with proceedings focused on our alleged business practices (including the use of end-to-end encryption) and harms to users under 18 years old. These lawsuits seek damages and injunctive relief, and include cases filed by various
state attorneys general in In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction Product Liability Personal Injury Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, as well as various state courts around the country.

We are also subject to government investigations and requests from multiple regulators in various jurisdictions globally concerning the use of our products and services, and the alleged mental and physical health and safety impacts on users, particularly younger users. On May 16, 2024, the European Commission opened formal proceedings assessing our compliance with certain requirements under Articles 28, 34, and 35 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), including the way in which we identified, assessed, and mitigated against certain systemic risks to minors and other vulnerable users that may stem from the design and functioning of Instagram and Facebook.

Other Actions

Beginning on August 15, 2018, multiple putative class actions were filed against us alleging that we inflated our estimates of the potential audience size for advertisements, resulting in artificially increased demand and higher prices. The cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (DZ Reserve v. Facebook, Inc.) and seek unspecified damages and injunctive relief. In a series of rulings in 2019, 2021, and 2022, the court dismissed certain of the plaintiffs' claims, but permitted their fraud and unfair competition claims to proceed. On March 29, 2022, the court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the order granting class certification. On May 3, 2024, we filed a petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc, which was denied by the Ninth Circuit. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court on October 2, 2024.

Beginning on July 7, 2023, multiple putative class actions were filed against us in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Kadrey, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. and Chabon, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.) and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Huckabee, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., which was subsequently transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) alleging that we used various copyrighted books and materials to train our artificial intelligence models, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. These cases have all been consolidated into Kadrey, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

On April 30, 2024, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against us to assess Facebook and Instagram's compliance with certain requirements under Articles 14, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25, 34, 35, and 40 of the DSA, regarding a range of topics including elections, content reporting and appeals, third-party access to data, political content recommendations, potential deceptive advertising and disinformation, including the way in which we identified, assessed, and mitigated against certain systemic risks on Instagram and Facebook. We are also responding to regulatory inquiries and litigation related to allegedly deceptive advertising, including but not limited to financial scams, in other parts of the world.

On September 18, 2024, staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) initiated a Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise (NORA) process related to its investigation of advertising for financial products and services on our platform, informing us that staff may recommend to the Director of the CFPB that the Bureau take legal action alleging violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, including based on our alleged receipt and use for advertising of financial information from third parties through certain advertising tools as well as our related user disclosures and controls, and provided us with an opportunity to respond. We disagree with the claims staff is considering and believe an enforcement action is unwarranted, and have responded through the NORA process. The result of the NORA process is uncertain at this time, but if the Director authorizes an action against us, the CFPB could file a lawsuit in the near-term and seek financial penalties and equitable relief.

In addition, we are subject to litigation and other proceedings involving law enforcement and other regulatory agencies, including in particular in Brazil, Russia, and other countries in Europe, in order to ascertain the precise scope of our legal obligations to comply with the requests of those agencies, including our obligation to disclose user information in particular circumstances. A number of such instances have resulted in the assessment of fines and penalties against us. We believe we have multiple legal grounds to satisfy these requests or prevail against associated fines and penalties, and we intend to vigorously defend such fines and penalties.
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Stockholders' Equity
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Capital Return Program

Share Repurchase

Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of our Class A common stock, which commenced in January 2017 and does not have an expiration date. As of December 31, 2023, $30.93 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases under this program. In January 2024, an additional $50 billion of repurchases was authorized under this program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased and subsequently retired 65 million shares of our Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of $29.81 billion, which includes the 1% excise tax accruals as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As of September 30, 2024, $51.28 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases.

The timing and actual number of shares repurchased under the repurchase program depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and other investment opportunities. Shares may be repurchased through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Dividend

Beginning in February 2024, our board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.50 per share to the holders of our Class A and Class B common stock. RSUs granted on or after March 1, 2024 under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (Amended 2012 Plan), which was most recently amended in May 2024, are entitled to dividend equivalent rights. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, total dividend and dividend equivalent payments were $1.09 billion and $3.28 billion for Class A common stock, and $172 million and $519 million for Class B common stock, respectively.

Subject to legally available funds and future declaration by our board of directors, we currently intend to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend on our outstanding common stock. The declaration and payment of future dividends and dividend equivalents is at the sole discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, operating results, available cash, and current and anticipated cash needs.

Share-based Compensation Plan

As of September 30, 2024, there were 477 million shares of our Class A common stock reserved for future issuance under our Amended 2012 Plan.

The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of RSU expense, by line item in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Cost of revenue$266 $183 $775 $536 
Research and development3,486 2,881 10,178 8,635 
Marketing and sales260 219 773 727 
General and administrative238 209 702 705 
Total share-based compensation expense$4,250 $3,492 $12,428 $10,603 
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2023149,062 $209.85 
Granted45,343 $501.88 
Vested(48,916)$245.36 
Forfeited(8,142)$246.92 
Unvested at September 30, 2024137,347 $291.41 

The fair value as of the respective vesting dates of RSUs that vested during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $8.53 billion and $5.23 billion, respectively, and $23.99 billion and $11.97 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized related to awards vested during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1.81 billion and $1.11 billion, respectively, and $5.08 billion and $2.55 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024, there was $37.76 billion of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards. This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years based on vesting under the award service conditions.
v3.24.3
Income Taxes
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter, including excess tax benefits or shortfall tax expenses from share-based compensation and changes in unrecognized tax benefits. In each quarter, we update the estimated annual effective tax rate and make a year-to-date adjustment to the provision. The estimated annual effective tax rate is subject to significant volatility due to several factors, including our ability to accurately predict the proportion of our income (loss) before provision for income taxes in multiple jurisdictions, the U.S. tax benefits from foreign derived intangible income, and the effects of tax law changes.

Our gross unrecognized tax benefits were $14.13 billion and $11.67 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These unrecognized tax benefits were primarily accrued for the uncertainties with our research tax credits and transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries, which include licensing of intellectual property, providing services and other transactions. If the gross unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2024 were realized in a future period, this would result in a tax benefit of $9.45 billion within our provision for income taxes at such time. The amount of interest and penalties accrued was $2.00 billion and $1.48 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. We expect to continue to accrue unrecognized tax benefits for certain recurring tax positions.

In July 2016, we received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (Notice) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries in conjunction with the examination of the 2010 tax year. While the Notice applies only to the 2010 tax year, the IRS stated that it will also apply its position for tax years subsequent to 2010 and has done so in years covered by the second Notice described below. We do not agree with the position of the IRS and have filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the Notice. On January 15, 2020, the IRS's amendment to answer was filed stating that it planned to assert at trial an adjustment that is higher than the adjustment stated in the Notice. The first session of the trial was completed in March 2020 and the final trial session was completed in August 2022. We expect the Tax Court to issue an opinion in 2024 which will likely provide a transfer pricing value for intellectual property transferred. This value will need to be extrapolated into income adjustments to determine the specific tax liability, which will likely remain in dispute and will not be resolved until the Tax Court enters a decision. If the IRS prevails in its updated position, this could result in an additional federal tax liability of an estimated, aggregate amount of up to approximately $9.0 billion in excess of the amounts in our originally filed U.S. return, plus interest and any penalties asserted. Once the Tax Court decision is entered, the IRS and Meta will each have the option to file an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In March 2018, we received a second Notice from the IRS in conjunction with the examination of our 2011 through 2013 tax years. The IRS applied its position from the 2010 tax year to each of these years and also proposed new adjustments related to other transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries and certain tax credits that we claimed. If the IRS prevails in its position for these new adjustments, this could result in an additional federal tax liability of up to approximately $680 million in excess of the amounts in our originally filed U.S. returns, plus interest and any penalties asserted. We do not agree with the positions of the IRS in the second Notice and have filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the second Notice.

We have previously accrued an estimated unrecognized tax benefit consistent with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740, Income Taxes, that is lower than the potential additional federal tax liability from the positions taken by the IRS in the two Notices and its Pretrial Memorandum. In addition, if the IRS prevails in its positions related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries, the additional tax that we would owe would be partially offset by a reduction in the tax that we owe under the mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. As of September 30, 2024, we have not resolved these matters and proceedings continue in the Tax Court.
v3.24.3
Segment Information
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes our virtual, augmented, and mixed reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. Our operating segments are the same as our reportable segments.

Revenue and costs and expenses are generally directly attributed to our segments. These costs and expenses include certain product development related operating expenses, costs associated with partnership arrangements, consumer hardware product costs, content costs, legal-related costs, and severance costs. Indirect costs are allocated to segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, when such costs are significant to the performance measures of the operating segments. Indirect operating expenses, such as facilities, information technology, certain shared research and development activities, recruiting, physical security expenses, and certain restructuring costs, are mostly allocated based on headcount. Costs related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure are generally allocated to our segments based on usage, most of which is allocated to the FoA segment.

The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Revenue:
Family of Apps$40,319 $33,936 $115,053 $93,966 
Reality Labs270 210 1,063 825 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 
Income (loss) from operations:
Family of Apps$21,778 $17,490 $58,778 $41,841 
Reality Labs(4,428)(3,742)(12,762)(11,474)
Total income from operations$17,350 $13,748 $46,016 $30,367 
For information regarding revenue disaggregated by geography, see Note 2 — Revenue.
v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net income $ 15,688 $ 11,583 $ 41,522 $ 25,081
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Mark Zuckerberg [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On August 9, 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, our founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer entered into a trading plan that provides for the sale of an aggregate of up to 518,004 shares of our Class A common stock and 1,704,522 shares of our Class B common stock held by entities affiliated with Mr. Zuckerberg. The plan will terminate on May 23, 2025, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth in the plan.
Name Mark Zuckerberg  
Title founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date August 9, 2024  
Expiration Date May 23, 2025  
Arrangement Duration 287 days  
Javier Olivan [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On August 17, 2024, Javier Olivan, our Chief Operating Officer, entered into a trading plan that provides for the sale of 75.14% of all of the net shares received during the duration of the plan pursuant to Mr. Olivan's outstanding equity awards and any future equity award grants. The plan will terminate on February 13, 2026, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth in the plan.
Name Javier Olivan  
Title Chief Operating Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date August 17, 2024  
Expiration Date February 13, 2026  
Arrangement Duration 545 days  
Mark Zuckerberg Trading Arrangement, Class A Common Stock [Member] | Mark Zuckerberg [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 518,004 518,004
Mark Zuckerberg Trading Arrangement, Class B Common Stock [Member] | Mark Zuckerberg [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 1,704,522 1,704,522
v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Platforms, Inc., its subsidiaries where we have controlling financial interests, and any variable interest entities for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2024.
Balance Sheets Reclassifications
Balance Sheets Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts on the condensed consolidated balance sheets have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

•Intangible assets, net was reclassified into other assets
•Partners payable was reclassified into accrued expenses and other current liabilities
•Long-term income taxes was reclassified out of other liabilities

These reclassifications had no impact on our previously reported total assets, total liabilities, revenue, income from operations, net income or cash flows.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

Preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates form the basis for judgments we make about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities, which are not readily apparent from other sources. We base our estimates and judgments on historical information and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments in several areas, including, but not limited to, those related to loss contingencies, income taxes, valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, valuation of non-marketable equity securities, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, credit losses of available-for-sale debt securities and accounts receivable, and fair value of financial instruments and leases. These estimates are based on management's knowledge about current events, interpretation of regulations, and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Earnings Per Share Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of fully diluted common stock outstanding and assumes the conversion of our Class B common stock to Class A common stock.
Segment Reporting
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes our virtual, augmented, and mixed reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. Our operating segments are the same as our reportable segments.

Revenue and costs and expenses are generally directly attributed to our segments. These costs and expenses include certain product development related operating expenses, costs associated with partnership arrangements, consumer hardware product costs, content costs, legal-related costs, and severance costs. Indirect costs are allocated to segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, when such costs are significant to the performance measures of the operating segments. Indirect operating expenses, such as facilities, information technology, certain shared research and development activities, recruiting, physical security expenses, and certain restructuring costs, are mostly allocated based on headcount. Costs related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure are generally allocated to our segments based on usage, most of which is allocated to the FoA segment.
v3.24.3
Revenue (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Advertising$39,885 $33,643 $113,850 $93,242 
Other revenue434 293 1,203 724 
Family of Apps40,319 33,936 115,053 93,966 
Reality Labs270 210 1,063 825 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
United States and Canada$15,619 $12,908 $43,906 $36,761 
Europe (1)
9,205 7,578 26,762 21,852 
Asia-Pacific11,243 9,790 32,522 25,634 
Rest of World4,522 3,870 12,926 10,544 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 
____________________________________
(1)Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
v3.24.3
Restructuring (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
2022 Restructuring  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
A summary of our 2022 Restructuring pre-tax charges, including subsequent adjustments, is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Facilities ConsolidationFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
Total
Cost of revenue$1 $25 $— $(12)$13 
Research and development5 228 2 — 230 
Marketing and sales1 54 1 — 55 
General and administrative1 45 1 — 46 
Total$8 $352 $4 $(12)$344 
____________________________________
(1)Relates to changes in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during 2022.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Facilities ConsolidationFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
Total
Cost of revenue$24 $92 $— $(232)$(140)
Research and development191 871 (9)— 862 
Marketing and sales42 233 (1)— 232 
General and administrative38 210 (16)— 194 
Total$295 $1,406 $(26)$(232)$1,148 
____________________________________
(1)Relates to changes in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during 2022.

Plan to Date
Facilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel CostsData Center AssetsTotal
Cost of revenue$355 $— $1,116 $1,471 
Research and development3,083 399 — 3,482 
Marketing and sales842 233 — 1,075 
General and administrative816 316 — 1,132 
Total$5,096 $948 $1,116 $7,160 
v3.24.3
Earnings per Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted EPS Computations for Common Stock
The numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for our common stock are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024
2023 (2)
2024
2023 (2)
Basic EPS:
Numerator
Distributed earnings$1,263 $— $3,802 $— 
Undistributed earnings14,425 11,583 37,720 25,081 
Net income$15,688 $11,583 $41,522 $25,081 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577 
Basic EPS$6.20 $4.50 $16.37 $9.73 
Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income for diluted EPS$15,688 $11,583 $41,522 $25,081 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic EPS2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577 
Weighted-average effect of dilutive RSUs71 65 79 46 
Shares used in computation of diluted EPS2,600 2,641 2,615 2,623 
Diluted EPS$6.03 $4.39 $15.88 $9.56 
____________________________________
(1)Includes 2,184 million and 2,226 million shares of Class A common stock and 345 million and 350 million shares of Class B common stock, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 2,190 million and 2,222 million shares of Class A common stock and 346 million and 355 million shares of Class B common stock, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2)The prior period EPS for Class A and Class B common stock has been presented together to conform with current period presentation, which had no impact on our previously reported basic or diluted EPS.
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
The following tables summarize our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
September 30, 2024Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,529 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds36,172 $36,172 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities696 696 — — 
Time deposits290 — 290 — 
Corporate debt securities165 — 165 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents43,852 36,868 455 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities11,314 11,314 — — 
U.S. government agency securities2,998 2,998 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,736 — 12,736 — 
Total marketable securities27,048 14,312 12,736 — 
Restricted cash equivalents1,153 1,153 — — 
Other assets102 — — 102 
Total$72,155 $52,333 $13,191 $102 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,265 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds32,910 $32,910 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities2,206 2,206 — — 
Time deposits261 — 261 — 
Corporate debt securities220 — 220 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents41,862 35,116 481 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,439 8,439 — — 
U.S. government agency securities3,498 3,498 — — 
Corporate debt securities11,604 — 11,604 — 
Total marketable securities23,541 11,937 11,604 — 
Restricted cash equivalents857 857 — — 
Other assets101 — — 101 
Total$66,361 $47,910 $12,085 $101 
Available-for-sale Marketable Securities
The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities and cash equivalents with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
September 30, 2024
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$1,140 $(2)$4,744 $(126)$5,884 $(128)
U.S. government agency securities123 — 2,407 (63)2,530 (63)
Corporate debt securities504 (1)7,031 (209)7,535 (210)
Total$1,767 $(3)$14,182 $(398)$15,949 $(401)
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$336 $(1)$7,041 $(275)$7,377 $(276)
U.S. government agency securities71 — 3,225 (164)3,296 (164)
Corporate debt securities647 (3)10,125 (491)10,772 (494)
Total$1,054 $(4)$20,391 $(930)$21,445 $(934)
Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturities
The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
September 30, 2024
Due within one year$7,546 
Due after one year to five years19,502 
Total$27,048 
v3.24.3
Non-marketable Equity Securities (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity securities that were measured using measurement alternative or equity method (in millions):
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Non-marketable equity securities under measurement alternative:
Initial cost$6,341 $6,389 
Cumulative upward adjustments300 293 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(623)(599)
Carrying value6,018 6,083 
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method53 58 
Total$6,071 $6,141 
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions): 
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Land$2,114 $2,080 
Servers and network assets62,931 46,838 
Buildings45,392 37,961 
Leasehold improvements7,246 6,972 
Equipment and other6,929 7,416 
Finance lease right-of-use assets5,103 4,185 
Construction in progress23,301 24,269 
Property and equipment, gross153,016 129,721 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(40,854)(33,134)
Property and equipment, net$112,162 $96,587 
v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Costs
The following tables summarize the components of operating lease costs and supplemental lease information (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost$609 $487 $1,733 $1,560 
Variable lease cost and other$218 $163 $621 $399 

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Supplemental lease information:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$2,079 $1,685 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$2,900 $3,042 
v3.24.3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
The following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assets and their weighted‑average remaining useful lives (in millions):
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
(in years)		Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired technology4.5$445 $(225)$220 $478 $(182)$296 
Acquired patents3.8304 (207)97 287 (233)54 
Other2.9273 (42)231 28 (15)13 
Total finite-lived assets1,022 (474)548 793 (430)363 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A425 — 425 425 — 425 
Total intangible assets$1,447 $(474)$973 $1,218 $(430)$788 
v3.24.3
Long-term Debt (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments The following table summarizes the Notes and the carrying amount of our debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateSeptember 30, 2024December 31, 2023
August 2022 Notes:2027 - 2062
3.50% - 4.65%
3.63% - 4.71%
$10,000 $10,000 
May 2023 Notes:2028 - 2063
4.60% - 5.75%
4.68% - 5.79%
8,500 8,500 
August 2024 Notes:2029 - 2064
4.30% - 5.55%
4.42% - 5.60%
10,500 — 
Total face amount of long-term debt29,000 18,500 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(177)(115)
Long-term debt$28,823 $18,385 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
As of September 30, 2024, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2024 through 2026$— 
20272,750 
20281,500 
20291,000 
Thereafter23,750 
Total outstanding Notes$29,000 
v3.24.3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows (in millions):
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Legal-related accruals (1)
$7,480 $6,592 
Accrued compensation and benefits5,458 6,659 
Accrued taxes2,703 3,655 
Accrued property and equipment2,312 2,213 
Other current liabilities5,705 6,369 
Total$23,658 $25,488 
____________________________________
(1)Includes accruals for estimated fines, settlements, or other losses in connection with legal and related matters, as well as other legal fees. For further information, see Legal and Related Matters in Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies.
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contractual Commitments The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of September 30, 2024 (in millions):
The remainder of 2024$11,321 
202516,466 
20261,022 
2027366 
2028208 
Thereafter2,756 
Total$32,139 
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount
The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of RSU expense, by line item in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Cost of revenue$266 $183 $775 $536 
Research and development3,486 2,881 10,178 8,635 
Marketing and sales260 219 773 727 
General and administrative238 209 702 705 
Total share-based compensation expense$4,250 $3,492 $12,428 $10,603 
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2023149,062 $209.85 
Granted45,343 $501.88 
Vested(48,916)$245.36 
Forfeited(8,142)$246.92 
Unvested at September 30, 2024137,347 $291.41 
v3.24.3
Segment Information (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Revenue:
Family of Apps$40,319 $33,936 $115,053 $93,966 
Reality Labs270 210 1,063 825 
Total revenue$40,589 $34,146 $116,116 $94,791 
Income (loss) from operations:
Family of Apps$21,778 $17,490 $58,778 $41,841 
Reality Labs(4,428)(3,742)(12,762)(11,474)
Total income from operations$17,350 $13,748 $46,016 $30,367 
v3.24.3
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: $ 40,589 $ 34,146 $ 116,116 $ 94,791
United States and Canada        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 15,619 12,908 43,906 36,761
Europe        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 9,205 7,578 26,762 21,852
Asia-Pacific        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 11,243 9,790 32,522 25,634
Rest of World        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 4,522 3,870 12,926 10,544
Family of Apps        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 40,319 33,936 115,053 93,966
Reality Labs        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 270 210 1,063 825
Advertising | Family of Apps        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: 39,885 33,643 113,850 93,242
Other revenue | Family of Apps        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue: $ 434 $ 293 $ 1,203 $ 724
v3.24.3
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Total deferred revenue balance $ 732 $ 675
Deferred revenue, current $ 704  
v3.24.3
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - 2022 Restructuring
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
employee
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Expected number of positions eliminated | employee 11,000  
Restructuring charges recorded to date   $ 7,160
Family of Apps    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges recorded to date   6,070
Reality Labs    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges recorded to date   $ 1,090
v3.24.3
Restructuring - Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - 2022 Restructuring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   $ 344   $ 1,148
Plan to Date $ 7,160   $ 7,160  
Family of Apps        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Plan to Date 6,070   6,070  
Reality Labs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Plan to Date 1,090   1,090  
Facilities Consolidation        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 8 352 295 1,406
Plan to Date 5,096   5,096  
Severance and Other Personnel Costs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   4   (26)
Plan to Date 948   948  
Data Center Assets        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   (12)   (232)
Plan to Date 1,116   1,116  
Cost of revenue        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   13   (140)
Plan to Date 1,471   1,471  
Cost of revenue | Facilities Consolidation        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 1 25 24 92
Plan to Date 355   355  
Cost of revenue | Severance and Other Personnel Costs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   0   0
Plan to Date 0   0  
Cost of revenue | Data Center Assets        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   (12)   (232)
Plan to Date 1,116   1,116  
Research and development        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   230   862
Plan to Date 3,482   3,482  
Research and development | Facilities Consolidation        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 5 228 191 871
Plan to Date 3,083   3,083  
Research and development | Severance and Other Personnel Costs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   2   (9)
Plan to Date 399   399  
Research and development | Data Center Assets        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   0   0
Plan to Date 0   0  
Marketing and sales        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   55   232
Plan to Date 1,075   1,075  
Marketing and sales | Facilities Consolidation        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 1 54 42 233
Plan to Date 842   842  
Marketing and sales | Severance and Other Personnel Costs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   1   (1)
Plan to Date 233   233  
Marketing and sales | Data Center Assets        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   0   0
Plan to Date 0   0  
General and administrative        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   46   194
Plan to Date 1,132   1,132  
General and administrative | Facilities Consolidation        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges 1 45 38 210
Plan to Date 816   816  
General and administrative | Severance and Other Personnel Costs        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   1   (16)
Plan to Date 316   316  
General and administrative | Data Center Assets        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   $ 0   $ 0
Plan to Date $ 0   $ 0  
v3.24.3
Earnings per Share - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method        
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50  
Dividends paid $ 1,263 $ 0 $ 3,802 $ 0
Class A        
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method        
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50  
Dividends paid $ 1,090   $ 3,280  
Class A | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)        
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method        
Shares excluded from EPS calc (in shares)   5   21
Class B        
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method        
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50  
Dividends paid $ 172   $ 519  
v3.24.3
Earnings per Share - Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Numerator        
Distributed earnings $ 1,263 $ 0 $ 3,802 $ 0
Undistributed earnings 14,425 11,583 37,720 25,081
Net income $ 15,688 $ 11,583 $ 41,522 $ 25,081
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 6.20 $ 4.50 $ 16.37 $ 9.73
Numerator        
Net income for diluted EPS $ 15,688 $ 11,583 $ 41,522 $ 25,081
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,529 2,576 2,536 2,577
Weighted-average effect of dilutive RSUs (in shares) 71 65 79 46
Shares used inn computation of diluted EPS (in shares) 2,600 2,641 2,615 2,623
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 6.03 $ 4.39 $ 15.88 $ 9.56
Class A        
Numerator        
Distributed earnings $ 1,090   $ 3,280  
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,184 2,226 2,190 2,222
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,184 2,226 2,190 2,222
Class B        
Numerator        
Distributed earnings $ 172   $ 519  
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 345 350 346 355
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 345 350 346 355
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 43,852 $ 41,862
Marketable securities: 27,048  
Total marketable securities 27,048 23,541
Restricted cash equivalents 1,153 857
Other assets 102 101
Total 72,155 66,361
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 11,314 8,439
U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 2,998 3,498
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 12,736 11,604
Cash    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 6,529 6,265
Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 36,172 32,910
U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 696 2,206
Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 290 261
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 165 220
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 36,868 35,116
Total marketable securities 14,312 11,937
Restricted cash equivalents 1,153 857
Other assets 0 0
Total 52,333 47,910
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 11,314 8,439
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 2,998 3,498
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 36,172 32,910
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 696 2,206
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 455 481
Total marketable securities 12,736 11,604
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other assets 0 0
Total 13,191 12,085
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 12,736 11,604
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 290 261
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 165 220
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Total marketable securities 0 0
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other assets 102 101
Total 102 101
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Available-for-sale Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value $ 1,767 $ 1,054
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (3) (4)
12 months or greater, fair value 14,182 20,391
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (398) (930)
Fair value 15,949 21,445
Unrealized losses (401) (934)
U.S. government securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 1,140 336
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (2) (1)
12 months or greater, fair value 4,744 7,041
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (126) (275)
Fair value 5,884 7,377
Unrealized losses (128) (276)
U.S. government and agency securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 123 71
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses 0 0
12 months or greater, fair value 2,407 3,225
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (63) (164)
Fair value 2,530 3,296
Unrealized losses (63) (164)
Corporate debt securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 504 647
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (1) (3)
12 months or greater, fair value 7,031 10,125
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (209) (491)
Fair value 7,535 10,772
Unrealized losses $ (210) $ (494)
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturities of Marketable Debt Securities (Details)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Contractual Maturities of Marketable Securities  
Due within one year $ 7,546
Due after one year to five years 19,502
Total $ 27,048
v3.24.3
Non-marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Initial cost $ 6,341 $ 6,389
Cumulative upward adjustments 300 293
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments (623) (599)
Carrying value 6,018 6,083
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method 53 58
Total $ 6,071 $ 6,141
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment - Summary (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Finance lease right-of-use assets $ 5,103 $ 4,185
Property and equipment, gross 153,016 129,721
Less: Accumulated depreciation (40,854) (33,134)
Property and equipment, net 112,162 96,587
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 2,114 2,080
Servers and network assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 62,931 46,838
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 45,392 37,961
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 7,246 6,972
Equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 6,929 7,416
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 23,301 $ 24,269
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Depreciation $ 3,960 $ 2,830 $ 10,880 $ 7,880
Servers and network assets        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Depreciation $ 2,970 $ 1,940 $ 7,960 $ 5,160
v3.24.3
Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lease cost:        
Operating lease cost $ 609 $ 487 $ 1,733 $ 1,560
Variable lease cost and other $ 218 $ 163 621 399
Operating cash flows for operating leases     2,079 1,685
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets     $ 2,900 $ 3,042
v3.24.3
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Total future lease payments under operating leases $ 25,590   $ 25,590  
Operating leases (in years) 11 years 4 months 24 days   11 years 4 months 24 days  
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Lease not yet commenced $ 18,490   $ 18,490  
2022 Restructuring        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges   $ 344   $ 1,148
Operating Lease, ROU Asset | 2022 Restructuring        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Restructuring charges $ 8 $ 179 $ 291 $ 990
Minimum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, not yet commenced, term (in years) 1 year   1 year  
Maximum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, not yet commenced, term (in years) 25 years   25 years  
v3.24.3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 20,654 $ 20,654
Family of Apps    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill 19,250 19,250
Reality Labs    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 1,410 $ 1,410
v3.24.3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,022 $ 793
Accumulated Amortization (474) (430)
Net Carrying Amount 548 363
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Total indefinite-lived assets 425 425
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,447 1,218
Accumulated Amortization (474) (430)
Net Carrying Amount $ 973 788
Acquired technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 4 years 6 months  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 445 478
Accumulated Amortization (225) (182)
Net Carrying Amount 220 296
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (225) (182)
Acquired patents    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 3 years 9 months 18 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 304 287
Accumulated Amortization (207) (233)
Net Carrying Amount 97 54
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (207) (233)
Other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 10 months 24 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 273 28
Accumulated Amortization (42) (15)
Net Carrying Amount 231 13
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (42) $ (15)
v3.24.3
Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument            
Interest expense, debt $ 200 $ 132 $ 440 $ 291    
August 2024 Notes:            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, face amount         $ 10,500  
Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, face amount 29,000   29,000     $ 18,500
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term debt, fair value $ 29,530   $ 29,530     $ 18,480
v3.24.3
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument    
Long-Term Debt, Gross $ 29,000 $ 18,500
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net (177) (115)
Long-Term Debt, Total 28,823 18,385
August 2022 Notes:    
Debt Instrument    
Long-Term Debt, Gross $ 10,000 10,000
August 2022 Notes: | Minimum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 3.50%  
Effective Interest Rate 3.63%  
August 2022 Notes: | Maximum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.65%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.71%  
May 2023 Notes:    
Debt Instrument    
Long-Term Debt, Gross $ 8,500 8,500
May 2023 Notes: | Minimum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.60%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.68%  
May 2023 Notes: | Maximum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 5.75%  
Effective Interest Rate 5.79%  
August 2024 Notes:    
Debt Instrument    
Long-Term Debt, Gross $ 10,500 $ 0
August 2024 Notes: | Minimum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.30%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.42%  
August 2024 Notes: | Maximum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 5.55%  
Effective Interest Rate 5.60%  
v3.24.3
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2024 through 2026 $ 0  
2027 2,750  
2028 1,500  
2029 1,000  
Thereafter 23,750  
Total outstanding Notes $ 29,000 $ 18,500
v3.24.3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Legal-related accruals $ 7,480 $ 6,592
Accrued compensation and benefits 5,458 6,659
Accrued taxes 2,703 3,655
Accrued property and equipment 2,312 2,213
Other current liabilities 5,705 6,369
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 23,658 $ 25,488
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions, € in Billions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 24, 2024
Jun. 24, 2024
appeal
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 27, 2018
classAction
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
objector
May 12, 2023
EUR (€)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Non-cancelable contractual obligations           $ 32,139  
Amount awarded to other party     $ 725        
Number of objectors that appealed final approval | objector           2  
Number of appeals voluntarily dismissed | appeal   1          
Required period to report to circuit court 30 days            
Number of class actions filed | classAction       2      
Renewable Energy Program              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Total estimated spend, purchase commitment           $ 18,010  
Commitment period           5 years  
FTC Inquiry              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Payment of penalty for settlement         $ 5,000    
IDPC Inquiry              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Loss contingency accrual | €             € 1.2
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
The remainder of 2024 $ 11,321
2025 16,466
2026 1,022
2027 366
2028 208
Thereafter 2,756
Total $ 32,139
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Capital Return Program (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jan. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award            
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 51,280   $ 51,280      
Share repurchase program, authorized amount         $ 50,000  
Shares repurchased and retired $ 8,856 $ 3,698 $ 29,807 $ 13,709    
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50      
Dividends paid $ 1,263 $ 0 $ 3,802 $ 0    
January 2017 Share Repurchase Program            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award            
Remaining authorized repurchase amount           $ 30,930
Class A            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award            
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)     65      
Shares repurchased and retired     $ 29,810      
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50      
Dividends paid $ 1,090   $ 3,280      
Class B            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.50   $ 1.50      
Dividends paid $ 172   $ 519      
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Share-based Compensation Plans (Detail)
shares in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Equity Incentive Plan 2012  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award  
Equity incentive plan shares authorized (in shares) 477
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Total share-based compensation expense $ 4,250 $ 3,492 $ 12,428 $ 10,603
Cost of revenue        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Total share-based compensation expense 266 183 775 536
Research and development        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Total share-based compensation expense 3,486 2,881 10,178 8,635
Marketing and sales        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Total share-based compensation expense 260 219 773 727
General and administrative        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Total share-based compensation expense $ 238 $ 209 $ 702 $ 705
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
shares in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 149,062
Granted (in shares) | shares 45,343
Vested (in shares) | shares (48,916)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (8,142)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) | shares 137,347
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share  
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 209.85
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 501.88
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 245.36
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 246.92
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 291.41
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Award Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense $ 37,760   $ 37,760  
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense recognition period (in years)     3 years  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Fair value of vested RSUs 8,530 $ 5,230 $ 23,990 $ 11,970
Tax benefit $ 1,810 $ 1,110 $ 5,080 $ 2,550
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
notice
Jul. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits     $ 14,130 $ 11,670
Unrecognized tax benefits that would result in tax benefit if realized     9,450  
Accrued interest and penalties     $ 2,000 $ 1,480
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Year 2010        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss   $ 9,000    
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Years 2011 Through 2013        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss $ 680      
Number of notices | notice 2      
v3.24.3
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
reportable_segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments (in segments) 2
v3.24.3
Segment Information - Segment Information of Revenue and Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue: $ 40,589 $ 34,146 $ 116,116 $ 94,791
Income (loss) from operations: 17,350 13,748 46,016 30,367
Family of Apps        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue: 40,319 33,936 115,053 93,966
Income (loss) from operations: 21,778 17,490 58,778 41,841
Reality Labs        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue: 270 210 1,063 825
Income (loss) from operations: $ (4,428) $ (3,742) $ (12,762) $ (11,474)