META PLATFORMS, INC., 10-K filed on 1/29/2026
Annual Report
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Cover page - USD ($)
$ in Trillions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Jan. 23, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Entity Information      
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Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein. Such proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.    
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Class B Common Stock      
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   342,377,716  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Auditor [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location San Jose, California
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,873 $ 43,889
Marketable securities 45,719 33,926
Accounts receivable, net 19,769 16,994
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,361 5,236
Total current assets 108,722 100,045
Non-marketable equity investments 27,524 6,070
Property and equipment, net 176,400 121,346
Operating lease right-of-use assets 20,404 14,922
Goodwill 24,534 20,654
Other assets 8,437 13,017
Total assets 366,021 276,054
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 8,894 7,687
Operating lease liabilities, current 2,213 1,942
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 30,729 23,967
Total current liabilities 41,836 33,596
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 22,940 18,292
Long-term debt 58,744 28,826
Long-term income taxes 21,005 9,987
Other liabilities 4,253 2,716
Total liabilities 148,778 93,417
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.000006 par value; 5,000 million Class A shares authorized, 2,187 million and 2,190 million shares issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively; 4,141 million Class B shares authorized, 343 million and 344 million shares issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 95,793 83,228
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 271 (3,097)
Retained earnings 121,179 102,506
Total stockholders' equity 217,243 182,637
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 366,021 $ 276,054
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000,000,000 5,000,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 2,187,000,000 2,190,000,000
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 2,187,000,000 2,190,000,000
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,141,000,000 4,141,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 343,000,000 344,000,000
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 343,000,000 344,000,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 200,966 $ 164,501 $ 134,902
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of revenue 36,175 30,161 25,959
Research and development 57,372 43,873 38,483
Marketing and sales 11,991 11,347 12,301
General and administrative 12,152 9,740 11,408
Total costs and expenses 117,690 95,121 88,151
Income (loss) from operations 83,276 69,380 46,751
Interest and other income, net 2,656 1,283 677
Income before provision for income taxes 85,932 70,663 47,428
Provision for income taxes 25,474 8,303 8,330
Net income $ 60,458 $ 62,360 $ 39,098
Earnings per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 23.98 $ 24.61 $ 15.19
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 23.49 $ 23.86 $ 14.87
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per share:      
Basic (in shares) 2,521 2,534 2,574
Diluted (in shares) 2,574 2,614 2,629
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 60,458 $ 62,360 $ 39,098
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 2,693 (1,413) 618
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments and other, net of tax 675 471 757
Comprehensive income $ 63,826 $ 61,418 $ 40,473
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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 Income (Loss)
Retained Earnings
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   2,614      
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 125,713 $ 0 $ 64,444 $ (3,530) $ 64,799
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net income 39,098       39,098
Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,375     1,375  
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   65      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (26)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (7,012)   (5,218)   (1,794)
Share-based compensation 14,027   14,027    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (92)      
Share repurchases (20,033)       (20,033)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   2,561      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2023 153,168 $ 0 73,253 (2,155) 82,070
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net income 62,360       62,360
Other comprehensive income (loss) (942)     (942)  
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   65      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (27)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (13,770)   (6,721)   (7,049)
Share-based compensation 16,690   16,690    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (65)      
Share repurchases (29,754)       (29,754)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared [1] (5,121)       (5,121)
Other 6   6    
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   2,534      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2024 182,637 $ 0 83,228 (3,097) 102,506
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net income 60,458       60,458
Other comprehensive income (loss) 3,368     3,368  
Issuance of common stock 450   450    
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   63      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (27)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (18,400)   (8,312)   (10,088)
Share-based compensation 20,427   20,427    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (40)      
Share repurchases (26,264)       (26,264)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared [1] (5,421)       (5,421)
Other (12)       (12)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025   2,530      
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 217,243 $ 0 $ 95,793 $ 271 $ 121,179
[1] Dividend per share was $2.10 and $2.00 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 2.10 $ 2.00
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income $ 60,458 $ 62,360 $ 39,098
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 18,616 15,498 11,178
Share-based compensation 20,427 16,690 14,027
Deferred income taxes 18,738 (4,738) 131
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity investments (1,138) (53) 102
Impairment charges for facilities consolidation 0 383 2,432
Other (416) 140 309
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable (1,815) (1,485) (2,399)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (89) (698) 559
Other assets (481) (270) (80)
Accounts payable (14) 373 51
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,077 323 5,081
Other liabilities 437 2,805 624
Net cash provided by operating activities 115,800 91,328 71,113
Cash flows from investing activities      
Purchases of property and equipment (69,691) (37,256) (27,045)
Purchases of marketable securities (36,929) (25,542) (2,982)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities 26,874 15,789 6,184
Payments for held-for-sale assets (2,432) 0 0
Proceeds from Venture distribution 2,554 0 0
Purchases of non-marketable equity investments (18,330) (11) (1)
Acquisitions of businesses and intangible assets (4,231) (270) (629)
Other investing activities 182 140 (22)
Net cash used in investing activities (102,003) (47,150) (24,495)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (18,400) (13,770) (7,012)
Repurchases of Class A common stock (26,248) (30,125) (19,774)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents (5,324) (5,072) 0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net 29,906 10,432 8,455
Principal payments on finance leases (2,524) (1,969) (1,058)
Other financing activities 2,220 (277) (111)
Net cash used in financing activities (20,370) (40,781) (19,500)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents 235 (786) 113
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents (6,338) 2,611 27,231
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of the period 45,438 42,827 15,596
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents at end of the period 39,100 45,438 42,827
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents to the consolidated balance sheets      
Cash and cash equivalents 35,873 43,889 41,862
Restricted cash equivalents, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 837 353 99
Restricted cash equivalents, included in other assets 2,390 1,196 866
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents 39,100 45,438 42,827
Supplemental cash flow data      
Cash paid for income taxes, net 7,578 10,554 6,607
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized 696 486 448
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities 9,331 7,127 4,105
Acquisition of businesses and intangible assets in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities $ 2,659 $ 172 $ 119
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Description of Business

We were incorporated in Delaware in July 2004. Our mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.

We report our financial results based on two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The segment information aligns with how the chief operating decision maker (CODM), who is our chief executive officer (CEO), reviews and manages the business. We generate substantially all of our revenue from advertising.

Basis of Presentation

We prepared the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Platforms, Inc. and its subsidiaries where we have controlling financial interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in the 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 non-marketable equity investments, valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, credit losses of available-for-sale debt securities, 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.

In January 2025, we completed an assessment of the useful lives of property and equipment, which resulted in an increase in the estimated useful lives of most servers and network assets to 5.5 years, effective January 1, 2025. Based on the servers and network assets placed in service as of December 31, 2024, the financial impact of this change in estimate included a reduction in depreciation expense of $2.92 billion and an increase in net income of $2.59 billion, or $1.00 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

Sales commissions we pay in connection with contracts are expensed when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within marketing and sales on our consolidated statements of income. We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

Revenue includes sales and usage‑based taxes, except for cases where we are acting as a pass‑through agent.

Advertising Revenue

Advertising revenue is generated by displaying ad products on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and third-party mobile applications. Marketers pay for ad products either directly or through their relationships with advertising agencies or resellers, based on the number of impressions delivered or the number of actions, such as clicks, taken by our users.
We recognize revenue from the display of impression-based ads in the contracted period in which the impressions are delivered. Impressions are considered delivered when an ad is displayed to users. We recognize revenue from the delivery of action-based ads in the period in which a user takes the action the marketer contracted for. In general, we report advertising revenue on a gross basis, since we control the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers. Our control is evidenced by our sole ability to monetize the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers.

For revenue generated from arrangements that involve third parties, we evaluate whether we are the principal, and report revenue on a gross basis, or the agent, and report revenue on a net basis. In this assessment, we consider if we obtain control of the specified goods or services before they are transferred to the customer, as well as other indicators such as the party primarily responsible for fulfillment, inventory risk, and discretion in establishing price.

We may accept lower consideration than the amount promised per the contract for certain revenue transactions and certain customers may receive cash-based incentives, credits, or refunds, which are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. We estimate these amounts and reduce revenue based on the amounts expected to be provided to customers. We believe that there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration for the reported periods.

Reality Labs Revenue

RL revenue is generated from the delivery of consumer hardware products, such as Meta Quest and AI glasses, and related software and content. Revenue is recognized at the time control of the products is transferred to customers, which is generally at the time of delivery, in an amount that reflects the consideration RL expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products.

Other Revenue

FoA other revenue consists of revenue from paid messaging from WhatsApp, Meta Verified subscriptions, net fees we receive from developers using our Payments infrastructure, and revenue from various other sources.

Cost of Revenue

Our cost of revenue consists of expenses associated with the delivery and distribution of our products. These mainly include expenses related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure, such as depreciation expense from servers, network infrastructure and buildings, employee compensation which includes payroll, share-based compensation and benefits for employees on our operations teams, and energy and bandwidth costs. Cost of revenue also consists of costs associated with partner arrangements, including traffic acquisition costs and credit card and other fees related to processing customer transactions; RL inventory costs, which consist of cost of products sold and estimated losses on non-cancelable contractual commitments; and content costs.

Content Costs

Our content costs are mostly related to payments to content providers from whom we license video and music to increase engagement on the platform. We pay fees to these content providers based on revenue generated, a flat fee, or both. For licensed video, we expense the cost per title when the title is accepted and available for viewing if the capitalization criteria are not met. Video content costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material to date.

For licensed music, we expense the license fees over the contractual license period. We pay fees to music partners based on revenue generated, minimum guaranteed fees, flat fees, or a combination thereof. Expensed content costs are included in cost of revenue on our consolidated statements of income.

Software Development Costs

Software development costs, including costs to develop software products or the software component of products to be marketed or sold to external users, are expensed before the software or technology reach technological feasibility, which is typically reached shortly before the release of such products. Software development costs also include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and applications used to deliver our services. These software development
costs meet the criteria for capitalization once the preliminary project stage is complete, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Software development costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material to date.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense consists of our restricted stock units (RSUs) expense. RSUs granted to employees are measured based on the grant-date fair value. In general, our RSUs vest over a service period of four years. Share-based compensation expense is generally recognized on the straight-line basis over the requisite service period and forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

Income Taxes

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.

We record a provision for income taxes for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.

We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In determining the valuation allowance, our accounting policy incorporates the expected impact of future years’ Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax in assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets.

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes.

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and are included in marketing and sales expenses on our consolidated statements of income. We incurred advertising expenses of $2.09 billion, $2.06 billion, and $2.02 billion for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with financial institutions globally and highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase. We classify amounts in transit from customer credit cards and payment service providers as cash on our consolidated balance sheets.

We classify certain restricted cash and cash equivalent balances, consisting mainly of cash related to insurance policies, cash reserves designated for a specific purpose, as well as retention and indemnification holdback for our acquisitions, within prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets, based upon the expected duration of the restrictions.

Marketable Securities

We hold investments in marketable debt securities, consisting of U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and investment grade corporate debt securities. Our marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale (AFS) investments in marketable securities within current assets on our consolidated balance sheets because they represent investments of cash available for current operations. The AFS investments are carried at estimated fair value with any
unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. AFS debt securities with an amortized cost basis in excess of estimated fair value are assessed to determine what amount of that difference, if any, is caused by expected credit losses. Allowance for credit losses on AFS debt securities are recognized as a charge in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income, and any remaining unrealized losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. We determine realized gains or losses on sale of marketable securities on a specific identification method and include such gains or losses in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income.

We also hold investments in marketable equity securities that are publicly traded stocks. We classify these equity securities as marketable securities within current assets on our consolidated balance sheets because they are available to be converted into cash to fund current operations without any restriction. These marketable equity securities are measured at fair value at each reporting date with gains and losses recognized in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income.

Non-marketable Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity investments include equity investments without readily determinable fair values accounted for using either the measurement alternative or the equity method. Non-marketable equity investments accounted for using the measurement alternative, which is cost, less any impairment, are adjusted for changes in fair value resulting from observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer as of the respective transaction dates. Other non-marketable equity investments, through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee, are accounted for under the equity method.

We periodically review our non-marketable equity investments for impairment. When indicators of impairment exist and the estimated fair value of an investment is below its carrying amount, we write down the investment to its fair value in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income. An impairment loss is recognized when the impairment is considered other-than-temporary for equity method investments. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, impairment for non-marketable equity investments were not material. For additional information, see Note 5 — Non-Marketable Equity Investments and Part II, Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Estimates" contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Fair Value Measurements

We apply fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. We define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk. Fair value is estimated by applying the following three-level hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value based on the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1- Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2- Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3- Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management's estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Our cash equivalents, marketable securities, and restricted cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because their fair values are derived from quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing observable market inputs. 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.
Our non-marketable equity investments accounted for using the measurement alternative are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. When an impairment loss or upward adjustment from observable price changes of qualified transactions occur, the respective non-marketable equity investment would be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the valuation methods include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, changes in the fair value recorded for our non-marketable equity securities were not material. For additional information, see Note 5 — Non-Marketable Equity Investments.

Variable Interest Entities

At the inception of each arrangement, we determine whether an entity in which we have made an investment or in which we have other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity (VIE). Significant judgment is required to identify the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, based on its purpose and design. We assess whether we have both the power to direct those activities and the obligation to absorb the majority of the VIE’s losses or benefits. We evaluate whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, in which case we would consolidate the entity.

As of December 31, 2025, we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs related to our investments, and therefore the VIEs are not consolidated. These investments are accounted for as equity method investments included within non-marketable equity investments on our consolidated balance sheet. We continually monitor our involvement with the VIEs and will consolidate them if we become the primary beneficiary in the future. For additional information, see Note 5 — Non-Marketable Equity Investments.

Accounts Receivable and Allowances

Accounts receivable are recorded and carried at the original invoiced amount less an allowance for any potential uncollectible amounts. We make estimates of expected credit and collectibility trends for the allowance for credit losses and allowance for unbilled receivables based upon our assessment of various factors, including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other factors that may affect our ability to collect from customers. Expected credit losses are recorded as general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable were not material.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, including finance leases, are depreciated and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease term, whichever is shorter.

The estimated useful lives of property and equipment and amortization periods of finance lease right-of-use (ROU) assets as of December 31, 2025 are described below:
Property and Equipment 
Useful Life/ Amortization period
Servers and network assets
Five to 5.5 years
Buildings
25 to 30 years
Equipment and other
One to 25 years
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Five to 20 years
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term

We evaluate at least annually the recoverability of property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of property and equipment assets is not recoverable, and the asset's fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in income from operations.

The useful lives of our property and equipment are management's estimates when the assets are initially recognized and are routinely reviewed for the remaining estimated useful lives. Our estimate of useful lives represents the best estimate
of the useful lives based on current facts and circumstances, but may differ from the actual useful lives due to changes to our business operations, changes in the planned use of assets, and technological advancements. When we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining carrying amount of the asset is accounted for prospectively and depreciated or amortized over the revised estimated useful life.

Servers and network assets include equipment mostly in our data centers, which are used to support our core business and AI efforts. Land and assets held within construction in progress (CIP) are not depreciated. CIP assets are related to the construction or development of property and equipment that have not yet been placed in service for their intended use. We also capitalize interest on our debt related to certain eligible CIP assets and depreciate the capitalized interest over the useful life of the related assets.

The cost of maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from their respective accounts, and gain or loss on such sale or disposal is reflected in income from operations.

Lease Obligations

Our operating leases mostly comprise of certain data centers, offices, and colocations. We also have finance leases for certain network infrastructure. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception and most of our leases contain lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components include fixed payments for maintenance, utilities, real estate taxes, and management fees. We combine fixed lease and non-lease components and account for them as a single lease component. Our lease agreements may contain variable costs such as contingent rent escalations, common area maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, or other costs. These amounts are affected by the Consumer Price Index, payments contingent on energy production for renewable energy purchase arrangements, and maintenance and utilities. Such variable lease costs are expensed as incurred on our consolidated statements of income. For certain colocation and equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities.

For leases with a lease term greater than 12 months, ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized on our consolidated balance sheets at the commencement date based on the present value of the remaining fixed lease payments and includes only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement.

Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. When determining the probability of exercising such options, we consider contract-based, asset-based, entity-based, and market-based factors. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured. Our lease agreements generally do not contain any material restrictive covenants.

As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is based on our understanding of what our credit rating would be in a similar economic environment.

Operating leases are included in operating lease ROU assets, operating lease liabilities, current, and operating lease liabilities, non-current on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Finance lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease terms.

Loss Contingencies

We are involved in legal proceedings, claims, and regulatory, tax or government inquiries and investigations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Certain of these matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. Additionally, we are required to comply with various legal and regulatory obligations around the world, and we regularly become subject to new laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. The requirements for complying with these obligations may be uncertain and subject to interpretation and enforcement by regulatory and other authorities, and any failure or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could eventually lead to asserted legal or regulatory action. With respect to these matters, asserted and unasserted, we evaluate the associated developments on a regular basis and accrue a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can
be reasonably estimated. We record such losses as general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income.

If we determine that a loss is probable or reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, we disclose the possible loss in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements to the extent material.

Business Combinations

We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from the business combination. Allocation of purchase consideration to identifiable assets and liabilities affects the amortization expense, as acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the useful life, whereas any indefinite-lived intangible assets, including goodwill, are not amortized. During the measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from business combinations and are expensed as incurred. For more information, see Note 8 —Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets.

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets

We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from business combinations. We evaluate our reporting units annually, as well as when changes in our operating segments occur. For changes in reporting units, we reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. We have two reporting units, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL), subject to goodwill impairment testing. As of December 31, 2025, no impairment of goodwill has been identified.

We evaluate the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation of these intangible assets is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate from the use and eventual disposition. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset is not recoverable and the asset's fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The impairment losses of finite-lived intangible assets were not material during the reporting periods presented.

Our finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized. If an indefinite-lived intangible asset is subsequently determined to have a finite useful life, the asset will be tested for impairment and accounted for as a finite-lived intangible asset prospectively over its estimated remaining useful life. We routinely review the remaining estimated useful lives of finite-lived intangible assets. If we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance is amortized over the revised estimated useful life. Intangible assets are included within other assets on our consolidated balance sheet.

Foreign Currency

Generally, the functional currency of our international subsidiaries is the local currency. We translate the financial statements of these subsidiaries to U.S. dollars using month-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for revenue, costs, and expenses. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' equity. As of December 31, 2025, cumulative translation gains, net of tax was not material. As of December 31, 2024, cumulative translation losses, net of tax was $2.66 billion.

Foreign currency transaction gains and losses from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsidiary involved are recorded within interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income. Foreign currency transaction gains, net were $352 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and foreign currency transaction losses, net were $690 million, and $366 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Credit Risk and Concentration

Our financial instruments that are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, marketable debt securities, and accounts receivable. Cash equivalents consist mostly of money market funds, that primarily invest in U.S. government and agency securities. Marketable debt securities consist of investments in U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and investment grade corporate debt securities. As part of our cash management strategy, we concentrate cash deposits with large financial institutions and our marketable debt securities are held in diversified highly rated securities. Our investment portfolio in corporate debt securities is highly liquid and diversified among individual issuers. The amount of credit losses recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025 was not material.

Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers across different industries and countries. We generated 37%, 36%, and 37% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, from marketers and developers based in the United States, with a majority of the revenue outside of the United States in 2025 coming from customers located in western Europe, China, Singapore, and Brazil.

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral. We maintain an allowance for estimated credit losses, and bad debt expense on these losses was not material during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. In the event that accounts receivable collection cycles deteriorate, our operating results and financial position could be adversely affected.

No customer represented 10% or more of total revenue or accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Beginning in 2025 annual reporting, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09) on a prospective basis. This standard improves the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. For additional information, see Note 14 — Income Taxes.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (ASU 2024-03). The guidance requires disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2027 and for interim periods thereafter. The new standard permits early adoption and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles: Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (ASU 2025-06). The guidance modernizes the accounting for software costs and enhances the transparency about an entity's software costs. The guidance will be effective for the annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2027 and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied prospectively, retrospectively, or under a modified transition approach. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements (ASU 2025-11), which clarifies interim disclosure requirements and the applicability of Topic 270. The guidance will be effective for interim periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities (ASU 2025-10) to establish authoritative guidance on the recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants received by business entities. The guidance will be effective for the annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2028 and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2029. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied using a modified prospective, modified retrospective, or under a retrospective approach. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 
202520242023
Advertising$196,175 $160,633 $131,948 
Other revenue2,584 1,722 1,058 
Family of Apps198,759 162,355 133,006 
Reality Labs2,207 2,146 1,896 
Total revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
United States and Canada (1)
$78,866 $63,207 $52,888 
Europe (2)
46,569 38,361 31,210 
Asia-Pacific53,817 45,009 36,154 
Rest of World (2)
21,714 17,924 14,650 
Total revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 
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(1)United States revenue was $74.78 billion, $59.73 billion, and $49.78 billion for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(2)Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Deferred revenue was $1.08 billion and $772 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our deferred revenue primarily relates to advertising prepayments and credits, as well as software updates and upgrades associated with RL hardware sales, most of which are expected to be realized in less than a year.
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Earnings per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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 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 years ended December 31, 2025 and 2023, approximately 9 million and 16 million shares of RSUs, respectively, were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation, as including them would have an anti-dilutive effect. RSUs with anti-dilutive effect were not material for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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):
 Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
2023 (2)
Basic EPS:   
Numerator   
Distributed earnings$5,324 $5,072 $— 
Undistributed earnings55,134 57,288 39,098 
Net income$60,458 $62,360 $39,098 
Denominator   
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,521 2,534 2,574 
Basic EPS$23.98 $24.61 $15.19 
Diluted EPS: 
Numerator   
Net income for diluted EPS$60,458 $62,360 $39,098 
Denominator   
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,521 2,534 2,574 
Effect of dilutive RSUs53 80 55 
Shares used in computation of diluted EPS2,574 2,614 2,629 
Diluted EPS$23.49 $23.86 $14.87 
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(1)Includes 2,178 million, 2,189 million, and 2,220 million shares of Class A common stock and 343 million, 345 million, and 354 million shares of Class B common stock, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 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.
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
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements

Our cash equivalents, marketable securities, and restricted cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because their fair values are derived from quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs. 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
DescriptionDecember 31, 2025Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$27,928 $27,928 $— $— 
U.S. government securities1,623 1,623 — — 
Time deposits328 — 328 — 
Corporate debt securities1,603 — 1,603 — 
Total cash equivalents31,482 29,551 1,931 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities21,483 21,483 — — 
U.S. government agency securities767 767 — — 
Corporate debt securities17,477 — 17,477 — 
Marketable equity securities5,992 5,992 — — 
Total marketable securities45,719 28,242 17,477 — 
Restricted cash equivalents2,539 2,539 — — 
Other assets106 — — 106 
Total$79,846 $60,332 $19,408 $106 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionDecember 31, 2024Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$36,165 $36,165 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities23 23 — — 
Time deposits369 — 369 — 
Corporate debt securities114 — 114 — 
Total cash equivalents36,671 36,188 483 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities14,889 14,889 — — 
U.S. government agency securities3,053 3,053 — — 
Corporate debt securities14,758 — 14,758 — 
Marketable equity securities1,226 1,226 — — 
Total marketable securities33,926 19,168 14,758 — 
Restricted cash equivalents1,193 1,193 — — 
Other assets101 — — 101 
Total$71,891 $56,549 $15,241 $101 
Marketable Debt Securities

The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
December 31, 2025
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$1,491 $(2)$1,570 $(18)$3,061 $(20)
U.S. government agency securities17 — 25 — 42 — 
Corporate debt securities1,213 (1)1,534 (20)2,747 (21)
Total$2,721 $(3)$3,129 $(38)$5,850 $(41)

December 31, 2024
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$6,860 $(71)$4,330 $(146)$11,190 $(217)
U.S. government agency securities435 (2)2,083 (44)2,518 (46)
Corporate debt securities2,989 (26)6,373 (192)9,362 (218)
Total$10,284 $(99)$12,786 $(382)$23,070 $(481)

The gross unrealized gains on our marketable debt securities were $300 million and not material as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and the allowance for credit losses were not material for both periods.
The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
December 31, 2025
Due within one year$13,023 
Due after one year to five years26,704 
Total$39,727 
Marketable Equity Securities

The net unrealized gains on our marketable equity securities recognized in interest and other income, net on our consolidated statements of income were $413 million and not material during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Non-marketable Equity Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Non-marketable Equity Investments Non-Marketable Equity Investments
Our non-marketable equity investments are in privately-held companies without readily determinable fair values. The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity investments under measurement alternative and equity method (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Initial cost$20,271 $6,342 
Cumulative upward adjustments429 300 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(624)(624)
Non-marketable equity investments under measurement alternative20,076 6,018 
Non-marketable equity investments under equity method7,448 52 
Total carrying value of non-marketable equity investments$27,524 $6,070 

Non-Marketable Equity Investments Under Measurement Alternative

Our non-marketable equity investments accounted for under the measurement alternative mostly consist of our minority investments in Scale AI for $13.80 billion, which was closed during 2025, and our investment in Jio Platforms Limited of $5.82 billion as of December 31, 2025. We do not have significant influence over these investees' operations.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments Under Equity Method

In October 2025, we entered into an arrangement to co-develop a data center campus in Louisiana (the Venture). This Venture provides strategic optionality and flexibility, enabling us to effectively meet future infrastructure capacity needs as AI markets and technologies develop.

At Venture formation, we contributed $4.30 billion of held-for-sale assets, net of liabilities, and we received a one-time distribution of $2.55 billion. We hold a 20% membership interest in the Venture, which is accounted for under the equity method included within non-marketable equity investments on the consolidated balance sheets. We provide construction management, administrative and property management services to the Venture. The parties have committed to fund their respective pro rata share of approximately $27 billion in total estimated development costs.

We also entered into lease agreements with the Venture for the use of properties on the data center campus, which will commence in 2029. The aggregate initial lease commitment is approximately $12.31 billion, with each property having an initial four-year lease term and options to renew for a total lease period of up to 20 years. In addition, we have provided residual value guarantees (RVG) with an aggregate threshold of approximately $28 billion that decreases over time. If we decide to terminate or not renew a lease, and if certain other conditions are met, our maximum RVG payment would equal any shortfall between the fair value at that time and the RVG threshold for that property. As of December 31, 2025, RVG payments are not probable and therefore, no liability has been recorded.
We do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the Venture's economic performance. Therefore, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate the variable interest entity (VIE). Our maximum exposure to loss related to the Venture was $45.95 billion as of December 31, 2025, consisting of $1.83 billion carrying value of our equity investment, the lease commitments, our estimated future fundings, and the maximum RVG threshold.

In addition, our non-marketable equity method investments also include other types of unconsolidated VIEs for which we are not the primary beneficiary, as we do not direct the activities that would significantly affect their economic performance. As of December 31, 2025, total maximum exposure to loss in these other VIEs was $5.58 billion, which equals the carrying value of our investments for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Property and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Land$3,687 $2,561 
Servers and network assets98,040 68,397 
Buildings55,568 47,076 
Leasehold improvements8,346 7,293 
Equipment and other9,377 7,150 
Finance lease right-of-use assets8,187 5,384 
Construction in progress50,521 26,802 
Property and equipment, gross233,726 164,663 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(57,326)(43,317)
Property and equipment, net$176,400 $121,346 

Construction in progress (CIP) includes costs mostly related to construction of data centers, network infrastructure and servers. Interest expense capitalized for the eligible CIP assets was $535 million and $384 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Depreciation expense on property and equipment was $18.00 billion, $15.29 billion, and $11.02 billion for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Within property and equipment, servers and network assets depreciation expenses were $13.36 billion, $11.34 billion, and $7.32 billion for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. We extended the estimated useful lives of most servers and network assets to 5.5 years, effective January 1, 2025. See Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Use of Estimates.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, total impairment losses for property and equipment were $237 million, $288 million and $738 million, respectively.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have entered into various non-cancelable operating and finance lease agreements mostly for our data centers, offices, and certain network infrastructure. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between 2026 and 2093. Many leases include one or more options to renew.

The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$549 $387 $349 
Interest31 23 20 
Operating lease cost2,798 2,359 2,091 
Variable lease cost and other1,147 844 580 
Total$4,525 $3,613 $3,040 

Impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets were not material for the year ended December 31, 2025. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, $385 million and $1.76 billion were recorded as impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets, respectively.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
December 31,
20252024
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases15.1 years13.7 years
Operating leases 12.3 years11.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.1 %3.6 %
Operating leases4.3 %3.9 %

The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$3,211 $344 
20273,237 97 
20283,057 97 
20292,985 88 
20302,621 86 
Thereafter18,397 792 
Total undiscounted cash flows33,508 1,504 
Less: Imputed interest(8,355)(320)
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Lease liabilities, current$2,213 $308 
Lease liabilities, non-current22,940 876 
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
The table above does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or lease modification. As of December 31, 2025, we have additional operating and finance leases, that have not yet commenced, with total lease obligations of approximately $103.77 billion, mostly for data centers, colocations, and network infrastructure. These operating and finance leases will commence between 2026 and 2030 with lease terms of greater than one year to 30 years.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$3,189 $2,830 $2,233 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$31 $23 $20 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$2,524 $1,969 $1,058 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$7,017 $3,784 $4,370 
Finance leases$613 $181 $588 
Leases Leases
We have entered into various non-cancelable operating and finance lease agreements mostly for our data centers, offices, and certain network infrastructure. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between 2026 and 2093. Many leases include one or more options to renew.

The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$549 $387 $349 
Interest31 23 20 
Operating lease cost2,798 2,359 2,091 
Variable lease cost and other1,147 844 580 
Total$4,525 $3,613 $3,040 

Impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets were not material for the year ended December 31, 2025. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, $385 million and $1.76 billion were recorded as impairment losses for operating lease right-of-use assets, respectively.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
December 31,
20252024
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases15.1 years13.7 years
Operating leases 12.3 years11.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.1 %3.6 %
Operating leases4.3 %3.9 %

The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$3,211 $344 
20273,237 97 
20283,057 97 
20292,985 88 
20302,621 86 
Thereafter18,397 792 
Total undiscounted cash flows33,508 1,504 
Less: Imputed interest(8,355)(320)
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Lease liabilities, current$2,213 $308 
Lease liabilities, non-current22,940 876 
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
The table above does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or lease modification. As of December 31, 2025, we have additional operating and finance leases, that have not yet commenced, with total lease obligations of approximately $103.77 billion, mostly for data centers, colocations, and network infrastructure. These operating and finance leases will commence between 2026 and 2030 with lease terms of greater than one year to 30 years.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$3,189 $2,830 $2,233 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$31 $23 $20 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$2,524 $1,969 $1,058 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$7,017 $3,784 $4,370 
Finance leases$613 $181 $588 
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Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Goodwill, And Intangible Assets Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed several business acquisitions with total purchase consideration of $4.09 billion in cash and $450 million in shares of our Class A common stock, including $3.88 billion and $664 million allocated to goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. Goodwill generated from these business acquisitions was primarily attributable to advancing our AI efforts, workforce, expected synergies, and potential monetization opportunities. The amount of goodwill generated that was deductible for tax purposes was not material. Acquisition-related costs were not material and were expensed as incurred. Pro forma historical results of operations related to these business acquisitions have not been presented because they are not significant to our consolidated financial statements, either individually or in aggregate. We have included the financial results of these acquired businesses in our consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Family of AppsReality LabsTotal
December 31, 2023$19,246 $1,408 $20,654 
Acquisitions— — — 
December 31, 202419,246 1,408 20,654 
Acquisitions3,697 99 3,796 
Adjustments85 (1)84 
December 31, 2025$23,028 $1,506 $24,534 
The following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assets and their weighted-average remaining useful lives (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
 (in years)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired software2.6$2,601 $(400)$2,201 $250 $(58)$192 
Acquired technology3.01,151 (235)916 442 (247)195 
Acquired patents6.4224 (143)81 252 (165)87 
Other3.4113 (16)97 24 (8)16 
Total finite-lived assets4,089 (794)3,295 968 (478)490 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A397 — 397 425 — 425 
Total$4,486 $(794)$3,692 $1,393 $(478)$915 

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we also purchased software licenses of $2.40 billion which are classified as acquired software within the intangible assets. Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $615 million, $211 million, and $161 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, expected amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
2026$1,259 
20271,162 
2028771 
202939 
203027 
Thereafter37 
Total$3,295 
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Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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):
December 31,
20252024
Legal-related accruals (1)
$6,867 $5,523 
Accrued compensation and benefits7,151 6,350 
Accrued property and equipment4,402 2,582 
Accrued taxes1,922 3,438 
Other current liabilities10,387 6,074 
Total$30,729 $23,967 
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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 11 — Commitments and Contingencies.
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Long-term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt Long-term Debt
In November 2025, we issued an aggregate of $30.0 billion of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes in six series. The following table summarizes our fixed-senior unsecured notes (the Notes) and the carrying amount of our long-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
August 2022 Notes2027 - 2062
3.50% - 4.65%
3.63% - 4.71%
$10,000 $10,000 
May 2023 Notes2028 - 2063
4.60% - 5.75%
4.68% - 5.79%
8,500 8,500 
August 2024 Notes2029 - 2064
4.30% - 5.55%
4.42% - 5.60%
10,500 10,500 
November 2025 Notes2030 - 2065
4.20% - 5.75%
4.27% - 5.77%
30,000 — 
Total face amount of long-term debt59,000 29,000 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(256)(174)
Long-term debt$58,744 $28,826 

Each series of the Notes rank equally with each other and interest 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 $1.09 billion, $683 million, and $420 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The total estimated fair value of our outstanding Notes was $57.22 billion and $27.83 billion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The fair value is determined based on the quoted prices at the end of the reporting periods and categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

As of December 31, 2025, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
2026$— 
20272,750 
20281,500 
20291,000 
20305,000 
Thereafter48,750 
Total$59,000 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Contractual Commitments

We have $131.05 billion of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2025. These commitments are mostly related to third-party cloud capacity arrangements and our continued investments in servers and network infrastructure, data centers, and consumer hardware products in Reality Labs. The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):

2026$30,634 
202722,166 
202821,221 
202919,761 
203019,407 
Thereafter17,857 
Total$131,046 

Additionally, as part of the normal course of business, we have entered into multi-year agreements ranging from three to 25 years to purchase clean and renewable energy that do not specify a fixed or minimum volume commitment. 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 or perceived 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 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 December 22, 2022, the parties entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the lawsuit, which provided for a payment of $725 million by us and became final on May 14, 2025. 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. In addition, in December 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement with California to resolve its lawsuit alleging violations of consumer protection laws, which is subject to court approval. Certain other state attorneys general inquiries and litigation and certain government inquiries in other jurisdictions remain ongoing. On June 1, 2023, the court presiding over the lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia granted our motion for summary judgment, resolving the case in our favor. On June 29, 2023, the District of Columbia filed a notice of appeal. The appeal was heard on January 30, 2025 and on July 31, 2025, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reversed the decision on procedural grounds and remanded the matter to the lower court. Trial in the New Mexico Attorney General's case, which has expanded to include various claims related to content moderation issues, is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026. 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 began on July 16, 2025. On July 17, 2025, the parties agreed to a settlement in principle to resolve all claims in the action, which is subject to court approval.

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 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. After the underlying appeal was briefed and oral argument was held on November 5, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision on May 16, 2025, reversing the district court's denial of our motion on jurisdictional grounds, and directed the district court to consider the merits of our arguments. On July 10, 2025, the case was remanded to the district court to consider our claims in light of the Court of Appeals' determination that the district court retains jurisdiction over the entirety of the consent order. On December 23, 2025, the district court ordered a schedule for supplemental briefing in light of the Court of Appeals decision, with briefing due to be complete by May 2026.

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 was fully briefed as of October 18, 2024. On June 29, 2025, the district court granted our request for a stay in light of the Court of Appeals' May 16, 2025 decision in the jurisdictional case, and on January 20, 2026, the district court continued the stay and ordered the parties to file a status update by June 8, 2026.

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 held oral argument before the Commissioners on those issues on November 12, 2024. On January 10, 2025, the Commission issued a decision on certain threshold legal issues, including that the Commission has statutory authority to modify consent orders. The Commission stated that its decision is subject to Meta's jurisdictional challenges then pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in U.S. v. Facebook, Inc., and that the nature and scope of any further administrative proceedings would be addressed at a later date. On July 30, 2025, the Commission issued an order staying the Order to Show Cause proceeding pending final resolution of the two judicial cases we filed challenging the proceeding. 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, issue similar notifications to European regulators under other laws (such as UK GDPR and Member State implementations of the ePrivacy Directive), 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 I, Item 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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. In addition, we are subject to individual and class actions in Europe relating to matters that are or have been the subject of regulatory investigations.

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. In Rickwalder, the Superior Court denied plaintiffs' motion for class certification and the plaintiffs have appealed that decision. In Flo Health, on August 1, 2025, a jury returned a verdict on liability in favor of the plaintiffs and on behalf of a California subclass on the sole claim remaining against Meta under Section 632 of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Plaintiffs are seeking $5,000 in statutory damages per class member and have asserted that there are up to approximately 1.6 million class members. The amount of potential damages is uncertain at this time. In addition, we are subject to individual and class actions in Europe, as well as regulatory investigations in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere, relating to similar matters with regard to our business tools.

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. On November 13, 2024, the court granted in part and denied in part both our and the FTC's motions for summary judgment. Trial began on April 14, 2025 and concluded on May 27, 2025. On November 18, 2025, the court granted judgment in our favor. On January 20, 2026, the FTC filed a notice of appeal of that ruling. 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 December 30, 2024, we filed our motion for summary judgment in the putative class action brought on behalf of certain advertisers, which is pending with the court. On January 24, 2025, the court denied plaintiffs' motion for class certification in the action brought on behalf of users, permitting it to proceed only on an individual basis as to the named plaintiffs. On September 29, 2025, in the user action, the court granted our motion, entering judgment in our favor. On October 27, 2025, plaintiffs in the user action filed a notice of appeal.

On February 11, 2022, a putative class action was filed against us in the UK Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) under the UK collective proceedings regime (Lovdahl-Gormsen v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al.). On October 6, 2023, following the denial of class certification, the class representative submitted an amended claim alleging abuse of dominance relating to aspects of our data processing practices and seeking damages. The CAT certified the amended claim on February 15, 2024. Trial is scheduled to begin in September 2027.

We are also subject to litigation in Europe brought by news and media companies alleging anticompetitive conduct in relation to aspects of our historic data processing practices. For example, on December 1, 2023, 87 news media companies filed a joint action against us in Spain in relation to our legal basis under the GDPR for behavioral advertising, alleging unfair competition and abuse of dominance (Asociacion de Medios de Informacion (AMI) v. Meta Ireland). On November 19, 2025, the court issued judgment against us, finding that AMI had failed to establish abuse of dominance but upholding its case on unfair competition and awarding damages of approximately EUR €542 million. We have appealed the decision. In addition, on October 24, 2024, ten radio and television publishers commenced a separate claim against us in Spain on the same basis (Union de Televisiones Comerciales Asociadas (UTECA) v. Meta Ireland). In addition, on April 29, 2025, a similar unfair competition claim was filed against us by 67 media companies in France (Amaury et al. v. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited). Trial is expected to take place in 2027.

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. On November 18, 2024, the European Commission issued a decision that Meta infringed Article 102 on the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union in relation to certain alleged business practices relating to Facebook Marketplace and imposed a fine of approximately EUR €798 million. We appealed the European Commission's decision on January 28, 2025.

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 (DMA). The European Commission issued preliminary findings on July 1, 2024 reflecting its preliminary view that our model does not comply with such requirements. In April 2025, the European Commission issued a final decision that our "subscription for no ads" model does not comply with such requirements and imposed a fine of EUR €200 million. Based on feedback from the European Commission in connection with the DMA, we launched less personalized ads (LPA) in November 2024 and made significant modifications to LPA since the European Commission issued its final decision. We appealed the European Commission's decision on July 4, 2025, but further modifications to our model may be imposed during the appeal process, which could result in a materially worse user experience for European users and a significant impact to our European business and revenue.
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 following oral argument issued an order on November 22, 2024 dismissing the grant of certiorari as improvidently granted. On January 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit returned the case to the district court. On July 1, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a fourth amended complaint. On September 2, 2025, we filed a motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint.

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 and oral argument was held on January 6, 2026.

Youth-Related Actions

Beginning in January 2022, we became subject to litigation and other proceedings that were filed in various federal and state courts in the United States as well as other jurisdictions 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, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere 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, the 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 and territories 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. Certain of the lawsuits described above have since expanded to include various other claims relating to our services, including with respect to age verification, AI and AI chatbots, deceptive advertising, illicit or illegal activity with respect to drugs, fraud, and
firearms, and privacy-related matters, among others. 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. Trial in the first of the personal injury cases began on January 27, 2026 in Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 5255 pending in Los Angeles County California Superior Court. Trial in the first of the state attorneys general cases is currently scheduled to begin on February 2, 2026 in the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico, in a case brought by the New Mexico Attorney General. Trials in other state attorneys general cases are currently scheduled or expected to be scheduled in the second half of 2026 or in 2027. The first trial in the multidistrict litigation (In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction Product Liability Personal Injury Litigation) is a school district bellwether case and is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026. Across the cases described above, the damages or penalties that plaintiffs have indicated they intend to seek range widely in amount, including in certain cases up to the high tens of billions of dollars. In addition, beginning in November 2024, counsel for over one hundred thousand individual claimants have sent mass arbitration demands relating to "social media addiction" and related harms allegedly caused by Instagram.

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 and privacy impacts on users, particularly younger users, as well as the accuracy of our statements about youth and parental features. 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, which was denied. We then moved to compel arbitration, which the district court denied. We appealed the denial of our motion to compel arbitration to the Ninth Circuit on December 3, 2025. The matter is stayed in district court pending resolution of our appeal.

Beginning on July 7, 2023, multiple cases, including putative class actions, were filed against us in the United States and elsewhere, alleging that we improperly acquired, distributed, and used various copyrighted materials and/or other types of data to train our artificial intelligence models and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. In the United States, statutory damages for copyright liability are calculated on a per work basis, which may result in substantial damages, particularly given the large volumes of data required to train AI models. The cases in the United States, which were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Kadrey, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., Chabon, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. and Farnsworth 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), have been consolidated into Kadrey, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. Motions for summary judgment were heard in this case on May 1, 2025, including on the issue of the applicability of the fair use defense to use of copyrighted books for generative AI model training. On June 25, 2025, the court granted our motion for summary judgment on fair use as to the named plaintiffs in the case. The parties will proceed to brief the remaining claim of copyright infringement due to alleged distribution of books to third parties during the downloading process. The court is scheduled to hear summary judgment motions on July 16, 2026. Beginning in November 2025, additional cases with similar claims were filed against us in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Entrepreneur Media v. Meta Platforms, Inc., Carreyrou et al. v. Anthropic PBC, et al. and TED Entertainment, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.). We expect some of these cases will be set for trial beginning in mid-2027.
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. The Commission issued preliminary findings with respect to some of these topics on October 24, 2025 reflecting its preliminary view that we have infringed DSA obligations related to notice and action mechanisms for illegal content reporting, content moderation decision appeals, and data access for researchers. We have an opportunity to respond to the preliminary findings, and would also have an opportunity to appeal a final decision by the Commission. We are also responding to regulatory inquiries and litigation related to allegedly deceptive advertising, including but not limited to financial scams and the use of our services to promote deceptive activity, in other parts of the world.

We are also subject to other litigation and government inquiries and investigations relating to advertising on our platform and our alleged role in causing or contributing to various societal harms, including illegal activity with respect to drugs, fraud, deceptive activity, unlawful discrimination, and other harms potentially impacting large numbers of people. We have received additional requests relating to these and other topics including in connection with news outlet reporting regarding these issues in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, to facilitate transactions of services and products, we have agreed to indemnify certain parties with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to hold certain parties harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made by third parties. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers, directors, and certain employees, and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations.

It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by us under these agreements have not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, as of December 31, 2025, there was not a reasonable possibility we had incurred a material loss with respect to indemnification of such parties. Liabilities recorded for costs related to indemnification through December 31, 2025 were not material.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. As of December 31, 2025, we are authorized to issue 5,000 million shares of Class A common stock and 4,141 million shares of Class B common stock, each with a par value of $0.000006 per share. Holders of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to dividends when, as, and if declared by our board of directors, subject to the rights of the holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. The holder of each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote, while the holder of each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes. Shares of our Class B common stock are convertible into an equivalent number of shares of our Class A common stock and generally convert into shares of our Class A common stock upon transfer. Class A common stock and Class B common stock are collectively referred to as common stock throughout the notes to these financial statements, unless otherwise noted. As of December 31, 2025, there were 2,187 million shares of Class A common stock and 343 million shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding.

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, 2024, $51.28 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases under this program. In 2025, we repurchased and subsequently retired 40 million shares of our Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of $26.26 billion, including excise taxes. As of December 31, 2025, $25.03 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. Our share repurchase program may be suspended, delayed, discontinued, or accelerated at any time.

Dividend

The following table summarizes our dividends activities for the periods presented (in millions, except per share amounts):
Record DatePayment DateDividend Per ShareClass AClass BTotal
2025
March 14, 2025March 26, 2025$0.525 $1,145 $180 $1,325 
June 16, 2025June 26, 2025$0.525 $1,142 $180 $1,322 
September 22, 2025September 29, 2025$0.525 $1,143 $180 $1,323 
December 15, 2025December 23, 2025$0.525 $1,148 $180 $1,328 
2024
February 22, 2024March 26, 2024$0.50 $1,099 $174 $1,273 
June 14, 2024June 26, 2024$0.50 $1,093 $173 $1,266 
September 16, 2024September 26, 2024$0.50 $1,090 $172 $1,262 
December 16, 2024December 27, 2024$0.50 $1,095 $172 $1,267 
Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, our board of directors increased the cash dividend by 5% to $0.525 per share of outstanding Class A and Class B common stock. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, dividend equivalent payments on eligible equity awards, which are not included above, were not material.

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 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

Our board of directors and stockholders approved our 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (2025 Plan), effective as of May 28, 2025, which serves as the successor to our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (2012 Plan) and provides for the issuance of RSUs, incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, and stock bonuses to qualified employees, directors, and consultants. No new awards will be issued under the 2012 Plan as of the effective date of the 2025 Plan. Outstanding awards under the 2012 Plan continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2012 Plan. Shares that are withheld in connection with the net settlement of RSUs granted under the 2012 Plan and 2025 Plan, as well as forfeited shares underlying RSUs that were granted under the 2012 Plan and 2025 Plan, are added to the reserves of the 2025 Plan.

As of December 31, 2025, there were 454 million shares of our Class A common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2025 Plan. Pursuant to the automatic increase provision under our 2025 Plan, the number of shares reserved for issuance increases automatically on January 1 of each of the calendar years during the term of the 2025 Plan, which will continue through May 2035, by a number of shares of Class A common stock equal to the lesser of (i) 2.5% of the total issued and outstanding shares of our Class A common stock as of the immediately preceding December 31st or (ii) a number of shares determined by our board of directors. Pursuant to this automatic increase provision, our board of directors approved an increase of 55 million shares of Class A common stock reserved for issuance, effective January 1, 2026.

The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of the RSU expense, by line item in our consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 
202520242023
Cost of revenue$1,124 $1,055 $740 
Research and development17,485 13,683 11,429 
Marketing and sales926 1,026 952 
General and administrative892 926 906 
Total$20,427 $16,690 $14,027 

The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the year ended December 31, 2025:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2024122,632 $302.27 
Granted69,666 $661.57 
Vested(61,906)$317.68 
Forfeited(14,840)$379.82 
Unvested at December 31, 2025115,552 $500.68 

The fair value as of the respective vesting dates of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $43.11 billion, $33.14 billion, and $17.46 billion, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized related to awards vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $9.33 billion, $6.95 billion, and $3.65 billion, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards was $54.81 billion, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years based on vesting under the award service conditions.
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Interest and Other Income, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Interest and Other Income, Net Interest and Other Income, Net
The following table presents the detail of interest and other income, net (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Interest income$2,123 $2,517 $1,639 
Interest expense(1,165)(715)(446)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net352 (690)(366)
Other income (expense), net1,346 171 (150)
Total interest and other income, net$2,656 $1,283 $677 
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The components of income before provision for income taxes are as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Domestic$79,644 $66,342 $43,499 
Foreign6,288 4,321 3,929 
Income before provision for income taxes$85,932 $70,663 $47,428 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Current:   
Federal$2,820 $9,569 $4,934 
State745 775 577 
Foreign3,154 2,696 2,688 
Total current tax expense6,719 13,040 8,199 
Deferred:   
Federal18,379 (4,709)67 
State395 (43)123 
Foreign(19)15 (59)
Total deferred tax (benefits) expense18,755 (4,737)131 
Provision for income taxes$25,474 $8,303 $8,330 
 
As a result of the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) enacted in July 2025, we expect to incur Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) beginning in 2025. We recorded a $15.93 billion charge in the third quarter of 2025, of which $14.03 billion was a valuation allowance against our U.S. federal deferred tax assets as of the enactment date of OBBBA, and the remaining was mostly related to the reduction of the benefit of the foreign-derived intangible income deduction. In determining the valuation allowance, our accounting policy incorporates the expected impact of future years’ CAMT in assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets.
Beginning in 2025 annual reporting, we adopted ASU 2023-09 prospectively. See Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements for additional details on the adoption of ASU 2023-09. A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate pursuant to the disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follows (in millions, except percentages):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate$18,046 21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1)
(202)(0.2)
Foreign tax effects1,464 1.7 
Tax credits
Research and development tax credits(3,912)(4.6)
U.S. foreign tax credits(1,405)(1.6)
Valuation allowances (2)
11,974 13.9 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (3)
3,127 3.6 
Other adjustments
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation(4,307)(5.0)
Other (4)
689 0.8 
Effective tax rate$25,474 29.6 %
_________________________
(1)California represents the majority of the tax effect in this category.
(2)Primarily related to the implementation of OBBBA.
(3)Changes in unrecognized tax benefits on an aggregated basis for all jurisdictions.
(4)Includes the tax effects of enactment of new tax laws (excluding implementation of OBBBA reflected in valuation allowances), effect of cross-border tax laws, and nontaxable or nondeductible items.

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rates to our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (in percentages):
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefit0.7 1.1 
Share-based compensation(3.7)(0.6)
Research and development tax credits(2.9)(1.5)
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction(4.9)(4.3)
Effect of non-U.S. operations0.2 0.9 
Other1.4 1.0 
Effective tax rate11.8 %17.6 %
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received, by jurisdiction pursuant to the disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Federal$4,118 
State331 
Foreign
Brazil 884 
India 652 
Ireland567 
Other 1,026 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received$7,578 

Our deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows (in millions):
 December 31, 
 20252024
Deferred tax assets:  
Loss carryforwards$4,432 $289 
Tax credit carryforwards10,506 2,771 
Share-based compensation706 520 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities2,741 2,223 
Lease liabilities5,150 3,940 
Capitalized research and development4,138 16,743 
Unrealized losses in securities and investments143 115 
Other274 442 
Total deferred tax assets28,090 27,043 
Less: valuation allowance(15,895)(3,506)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance12,195 23,537 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Depreciation and amortization(15,901)(10,959)
Right-of-use assets(4,453)(3,000)
Unrealized gains in securities and investments(621)— 
Other(387)— 
Total deferred tax liabilities(21,362)(13,959)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$(9,167)$9,578 

The valuation allowance was approximately $15.90 billion as of December 31, 2025, mostly related to U.S. federal deferred tax assets, including certain tax credits and attributes that are not expected to be realized due to the anticipated impact of future years' CAMT, and state tax credit carryforwards. The valuation allowance was approximately $3.51 billion as of December 31, 2024, mostly related to U.S. state tax credit carryforwards, U.S. foreign tax credits, and unrealized losses in marketable securities.

As of December 31, 2025, our U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $16.35 billion, most of which do not expire. Our state net operating loss carryforwards were $3.79 billion, which will begin to expire in 2031 if not utilized. As of December 31, 2025, we have federal and state tax credit carryforwards of $7.85 billion and $6.80 billion, respectively, most of which do not expire.
Utilization of our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to substantial annual limitations due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. Such annual limitations could result in the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before their utilization. The events that may cause ownership changes include, but are not limited to, a cumulative stock ownership change of greater than 50% over a three‑year period.

We have not accrued taxes related to the outside basis difference in the contributed capital of our foreign subsidiaries, as we currently intend to indefinitely reinvest that capital. The determination of the amount of the deferred tax liability is not practicable.

The following table reflects changes in the gross unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ beginning of period$15,131 $11,666 $10,757 
Increases related to prior year tax positions900 685 168 
Decreases related to prior year tax positions(1,131)(6)(263)
Increases related to current year tax positions2,863 2,882 1,204 
Decreases related to settlements of prior year tax positions(1,264)(9)(199)
Decreases related to lapses of statute of limitations(49)(87)(1)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ end of period$16,450 $15,131 $11,666 

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. During all years presented, we recognized interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for income taxes on our consolidated statements of income. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $2.60 billion, $2.21 billion, and $1.48 billion, respectively.

If our gross unrecognized tax benefits of $16.45 billion as of December 31, 2025 were realized in a future period, this would result in a tax benefit of $11.25 billion within our provision of income taxes at such time.

Our long-term income tax liabilities include $11.23 billion related to the uncertain tax positions and $9.78 billion related to deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2025.

We are subject to taxation in the United States and various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The material jurisdictions in which we are subject to potential examination include the United States and Ireland. Our 2014 through 2016 tax years are with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Independent Office of Appeals for certain unresolved issues. Our 2020 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the IRS. Our 2021 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.

Facebook, Inc. v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue

In July 2016, we received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (Notice) from the 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 did not agree with the position of the IRS and filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the Notice (Facebook, Inc. v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue (2010 tax year)). On January 15, 2020, the IRS' 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.

In March 2018, we received a second Notice ("2011-2013 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. 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 (Facebook, Inc. v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue (2011-2013 tax years)).

On May 22, 2025, the Tax Court issued its opinion in Facebook, Inc. v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue (2010 tax year). The Tax Court opinion provided a value of $7.79 billion for the intellectual property transferred to our international subsidiary, which is $1.48 billion higher than we reported. We estimated the net tax effects based on the revised value, and our provision for income taxes increased due to the remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits. The Tax Court will review tax estimates submitted by both parties and determine the tax due in its forthcoming Tax Court decision. We will reassess any remeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits in the period in which the Tax Court decision is entered. At that time, we and the IRS will each have the option to file an appeal to the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

In September 2025, we received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency ("2017-2019 Notice") from the IRS, asserting an additional $15.89 billion in tax, plus interest and penalties for our 2017 through 2019 tax years. This 2017-2019 Notice primarily relates to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries and other international tax adjustments. The largest issue in the 2017-2019 Notice relates to the same underlying transfer pricing transaction that we litigated in the 2010 tax year trial and for which we received a Tax Court opinion in May 2025. The IRS' proposed adjustments do not represent a final determination and do not reflect offsets, including reduction in tax we would owe under the mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings, global intangible low-taxed income tax, and foreign-derived intangible income deduction from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We do not agree with the IRS' position and filed a petition with the Tax Court in December 2025 to challenge the 2017-2019 Notice. As of December 31, 2025, we believe our accrual for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate.

We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved in accordance with ASC 740 for any adjustments to the provision for income taxes or other tax items that may ultimately result from these examinations. We have a number of years remaining that are subject to examination, of which the timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain. If the tax authorities prevail in the assessment of additional tax due, the assessed tax, interest, and penalties, if any, could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
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Segment and Geographical Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographical Information Segment and Geographical 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 and augmented reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. Our operating segments are the same as our reportable segments.

Our chief executive officer is our chief operating decision maker (CODM). Our CODM uses consolidated and operating segment's revenue and income (loss) from operations to allocate resources during our annual planning process and to assess performance. Our CODM does not evaluate operating segments using asset or liability information.

Revenue and costs and expenses are generally directly attributed to our segments. These directly attributable costs and expenses include certain product development related operating expenses, costs associated with partnership arrangements, consumer hardware product costs, content costs, and legal-related 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, and physical security expenses 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 estimated usage, most of which is allocated to the FoA segment.

The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue, expenses, and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Family of Apps:
Revenue$198,759 $162,355 $133,006 
Employee compensation (1)
(39,943)(31,116)(28,878)
Other costs and expenses (2)
(56,347)(44,130)(41,257)
Income from operations$102,469 $87,109 $62,871 
Reality Labs:
Revenue$2,207 $2,146 $1,896 
Employee compensation (1)
(10,759)(10,211)(8,942)
Other costs and expenses (3)
(10,641)(9,664)(9,074)
Loss from operations$(19,193)$(17,729)$(16,120)
Total:
Revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 
Employee compensation (1)
(50,702)(41,327)(37,820)
Other costs and expenses(66,988)(53,794)(50,331)
Income from operations$83,276 $69,380 $46,751 
____________________________________
(1)Employee compensation includes employee payroll, share-based compensation, bonus, and employee benefits for medical care, retirement, insurances and other.
(2)Includes costs and expenses in FoA segment for infrastructure, professional services, partner arrangements, marketing, facilities, legal-related costs, and other expenses.
(3)Includes costs and expenses in RL segment for inventory, professional services, marketing, infrastructure, facilities, and other expenses.
The following table sets forth our long-lived assets by geographic area, which consist of property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
United States$173,390 $117,478 
Rest of the world (1)
23,414 18,790 
Total long-lived assets$196,804 $136,268 
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(1)No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.

For information regarding revenue disaggregated by geography, see Note 2 — Revenue.
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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
Javier Olivan [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
On November 17, 2025, Javier Olivan, our Chief Operating Officer, entered into a trading plan that provides for the sale of up to all of the net shares received during 2026 pursuant to Mr. Olivan's outstanding equity awards and any future equity award grants, as well as the sale of an aggregate of up to 43,333 shares of our Class A common stock held by Mr.
Olivan and his affiliated entities. The plan will terminate on February 20, 2027, 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 November 17, 2025
Expiration Date February 20, 2027
Arrangement Duration 460 days
Aggregate Available 43,333
Peggy Alford [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
On November 25, 2025, Peggy Alford, a member of our board of directors, entered into a trading plan that provides for the sale of an aggregate of up to $1 million worth of shares of our Class A common stock. The plan will terminate on November 15, 2026, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth in the plan.
Name Peggy Alford
Title member of our board of directors
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date November 25, 2025
Expiration Date November 15, 2026
Arrangement Duration 355 days
Susan Li [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
On November 25, 2025, Susan Li, our Chief Financial Officer, entered into a trading plan that provides for the sale of an aggregate of up to 112,273 shares of our Class A common stock and up to all of the net shares received during 2026 pursuant to Ms. Li and her spouse's outstanding equity awards and any future equity award grants. The plan will terminate on November 24, 2026, subject to early termination for certain specified events set forth in the plan.
Name Susan Li
Title Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date November 25, 2025
Expiration Date November 24, 2026
Arrangement Duration 364 days
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
At Meta, cybersecurity risk management is an important part of our overall risk management efforts. Our industry is prone to cybersecurity threats and attacks, and we regularly experience cybersecurity incidents of varying degrees. We believe we are a particularly attractive target as a result of our prominence and scale, the types and volume of personal data and content on our systems, and the evolving nature of our products and services. Our products and services reach billions of users and involve the collection, storage, processing, and transmission of a large amount of data. In addition, our business and operations span numerous geographies around the world, involve thousands of employees, contractors, vendors, developers,
partners, and other third parties, and rely on software and hardware that is highly technical and complex. Our cybersecurity environment continues to evolve, including as we develop and deploy AI models, tools, and other applications and increase our use of public cloud and other third-party services. We maintain an information security program that is comprised of policies and controls designed to mitigate cybersecurity risk. However, at any given time, we face known and unknown cybersecurity risks and threats that are not fully mitigated, and we discover vulnerabilities in our program. We continuously work to enhance our information security program and risk management efforts.

We use a risk management framework based on applicable laws and regulations, and informed by industry standards and industry-recognized practices, for managing cybersecurity risks within our products and services, infrastructure, and corporate resources. To identify and assess risks from cybersecurity threats, we evaluate a variety of developments including threat intelligence, first- and third-party vulnerabilities, evolving regulatory requirements, and observed cybersecurity incidents, among others. We regularly conduct risk assessments to evaluate the maturity and effectiveness of our systems and processes in addressing cybersecurity threats and to identify areas for remediation and opportunities for enhancements. We also engage third-party security experts and consultants to assist with assessment and enhancement of our cybersecurity risk management processes, as well as benchmarking against industry practices. In addition, we operate a Bug Bounty program that invites independent cybersecurity researchers to investigate and explore potential security vulnerabilities in our products and report their findings to us. However, we may not be successful in fully addressing any such areas for remediation or enhancement. In addition, we maintain a privacy risk management program to assess privacy risks related to how we are collecting, using, sharing, and storing user data, which is subject to assessment by an independent, third-party privacy assessor. Our internal audit function provides independent assessment and assurance on the overall operations of our cybersecurity and privacy programs and the supporting control frameworks. These processes support informed risk-based decision-making and prioritization of cybersecurity countermeasures and risk mitigation strategies. Our risk mitigation strategies include a broad variety of technical and operational measures, as well as annual cybersecurity and privacy training for all of our employees.

In addition, we maintain specific policies and practices governing our third-party security risks, including our third-party assessment (TPA) process. Under our TPA process, we gather information from certain third parties who contract with Meta and share or receive data, or have access to or integrate with our systems, in order to help us assess potential risks associated with their security controls. We also generally require third parties to, among other things, maintain security controls to protect our confidential information and data, and notify us of material data breaches that may impact our data.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] We use a risk management framework based on applicable laws and regulations, and informed by industry standards and industry-recognized practices, for managing cybersecurity risks within our products and services, infrastructure, and corporate resources. To identify and assess risks from cybersecurity threats, we evaluate a variety of developments including threat intelligence, first- and third-party vulnerabilities, evolving regulatory requirements, and observed cybersecurity incidents, among others. We regularly conduct risk assessments to evaluate the maturity and effectiveness of our systems and processes in addressing cybersecurity threats and to identify areas for remediation and opportunities for enhancements. We also engage third-party security experts and consultants to assist with assessment and enhancement of our cybersecurity risk management processes, as well as benchmarking against industry practices. In addition, we operate a Bug Bounty program that invites independent cybersecurity researchers to investigate and explore potential security vulnerabilities in our products and report their findings to us. However, we may not be successful in fully addressing any such areas for remediation or enhancement. In addition, we maintain a privacy risk management program to assess privacy risks related to how we are collecting, using, sharing, and storing user data, which is subject to assessment by an independent, third-party privacy assessor. Our internal audit function provides independent assessment and assurance on the overall operations of our cybersecurity and privacy programs and the supporting control frameworks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our board of directors has oversight of our strategic and business risk management and has delegated cybersecurity risk management oversight to the Audit & Privacy Committee of our board of directors (Audit & Privacy Committee). Our Audit & Privacy Committee is responsible for ensuring that management has processes in place designed to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks to which the company is exposed and to implement processes and programs to manage cybersecurity risks and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. In addition, the Audit & Privacy Committee oversees risks related to privacy and data use, including overseeing compliance with our comprehensive privacy program. Management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing material cybersecurity risks on an ongoing basis, establishing processes to ensure that such potential cybersecurity risk exposures are monitored, putting in place appropriate mitigation measures, maintaining cybersecurity policies and procedures, and providing regular reports to our board of directors, including through the Audit & Privacy Committee.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Guy Rosen, leads our cybersecurity program and oversees teams across the company supporting core security capabilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our CISO is part of the senior management team at the company and regularly updates the Audit & Privacy Committee on our cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing material cybersecurity risks on an ongoing basis, establishing processes to ensure that such potential cybersecurity risk exposures are monitored, putting in place appropriate mitigation measures, maintaining cybersecurity policies and procedures, and providing regular reports to our board of directors, including through the Audit & Privacy Committee.
Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Guy Rosen, leads our cybersecurity program and oversees teams across the company supporting core security capabilities. These teams are comprised of personnel with a broad range of experience across the private and public sectors, the technology industry, and different geographic regions. Mr. Rosen has two decades of experience in various cybersecurity, software development, product management, and other technology-related roles. Mr. Rosen has served in a number of significant leadership roles at our company since 2013, including oversight of security, safety, and integrity initiatives, and was appointed as our CISO in 2022. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Rosen served in senior leadership, engineering, and operational roles across technology organizations.

Our cybersecurity teams monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents through a variety of technical and operational measures, and regularly report to our CISO. Our CISO is part of the senior management team at the company and regularly updates the Audit & Privacy Committee on our cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Guy Rosen, leads our cybersecurity program and oversees teams across the company supporting core security capabilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Mr. Rosen has two decades of experience in various cybersecurity, software development, product management, and other technology-related roles. Mr. Rosen has served in a number of significant leadership roles at our company since 2013, including oversight of security, safety, and integrity initiatives, and was appointed as our CISO in 2022. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Rosen served in senior leadership, engineering, and operational roles across technology organizations.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Guy Rosen, leads our cybersecurity program and oversees teams across the company supporting core security capabilities. These teams are comprised of personnel with a broad range of experience across the private and public sectors, the technology industry, and different geographic regions. Mr. Rosen has two decades of experience in various cybersecurity, software development, product management, and other technology-related roles. Mr. Rosen has served in a number of significant leadership roles at our company since 2013, including oversight of security, safety, and integrity initiatives, and was appointed as our CISO in 2022. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Rosen served in senior leadership, engineering, and operational roles across technology organizations.

Our cybersecurity teams monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents through a variety of technical and operational measures, and regularly report to our CISO. Our CISO is part of the senior management team at the company and regularly updates the Audit & Privacy Committee on our cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

We prepared the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meta Platforms, Inc. and its subsidiaries where we have controlling financial interests. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in the 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 non-marketable equity investments, valuation of long-lived assets and their associated estimated useful lives, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, credit losses of available-for-sale debt securities, 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.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

Sales commissions we pay in connection with contracts are expensed when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within marketing and sales on our consolidated statements of income. We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

Revenue includes sales and usage‑based taxes, except for cases where we are acting as a pass‑through agent.

Advertising Revenue

Advertising revenue is generated by displaying ad products on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and third-party mobile applications. Marketers pay for ad products either directly or through their relationships with advertising agencies or resellers, based on the number of impressions delivered or the number of actions, such as clicks, taken by our users.
We recognize revenue from the display of impression-based ads in the contracted period in which the impressions are delivered. Impressions are considered delivered when an ad is displayed to users. We recognize revenue from the delivery of action-based ads in the period in which a user takes the action the marketer contracted for. In general, we report advertising revenue on a gross basis, since we control the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers. Our control is evidenced by our sole ability to monetize the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers.

For revenue generated from arrangements that involve third parties, we evaluate whether we are the principal, and report revenue on a gross basis, or the agent, and report revenue on a net basis. In this assessment, we consider if we obtain control of the specified goods or services before they are transferred to the customer, as well as other indicators such as the party primarily responsible for fulfillment, inventory risk, and discretion in establishing price.

We may accept lower consideration than the amount promised per the contract for certain revenue transactions and certain customers may receive cash-based incentives, credits, or refunds, which are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. We estimate these amounts and reduce revenue based on the amounts expected to be provided to customers. We believe that there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration for the reported periods.

Reality Labs Revenue

RL revenue is generated from the delivery of consumer hardware products, such as Meta Quest and AI glasses, and related software and content. Revenue is recognized at the time control of the products is transferred to customers, which is generally at the time of delivery, in an amount that reflects the consideration RL expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products.

Other Revenue

FoA other revenue consists of revenue from paid messaging from WhatsApp, Meta Verified subscriptions, net fees we receive from developers using our Payments infrastructure, and revenue from various other sources.

Cost of Revenue

Our cost of revenue consists of expenses associated with the delivery and distribution of our products. These mainly include expenses related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure, such as depreciation expense from servers, network infrastructure and buildings, employee compensation which includes payroll, share-based compensation and benefits for employees on our operations teams, and energy and bandwidth costs. Cost of revenue also consists of costs associated with partner arrangements, including traffic acquisition costs and credit card and other fees related to processing customer transactions; RL inventory costs, which consist of cost of products sold and estimated losses on non-cancelable contractual commitments; and content costs.

Content Costs

Our content costs are mostly related to payments to content providers from whom we license video and music to increase engagement on the platform. We pay fees to these content providers based on revenue generated, a flat fee, or both. For licensed video, we expense the cost per title when the title is accepted and available for viewing if the capitalization criteria are not met. Video content costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material to date.

For licensed music, we expense the license fees over the contractual license period. We pay fees to music partners based on revenue generated, minimum guaranteed fees, flat fees, or a combination thereof. Expensed content costs are included in cost of revenue on our consolidated statements of income.
Software Development Costs
Software Development Costs

Software development costs, including costs to develop software products or the software component of products to be marketed or sold to external users, are expensed before the software or technology reach technological feasibility, which is typically reached shortly before the release of such products. Software development costs also include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and applications used to deliver our services. These software development
costs meet the criteria for capitalization once the preliminary project stage is complete, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Software development costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material to date.
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense consists of our restricted stock units (RSUs) expense. RSUs granted to employees are measured based on the grant-date fair value. In general, our RSUs vest over a service period of four years. Share-based compensation expense is generally recognized on the straight-line basis over the requisite service period and forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.

We record a provision for income taxes for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.

We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In determining the valuation allowance, our accounting policy incorporates the expected impact of future years’ Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax in assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets.

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes.
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and are included in marketing and sales expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with financial institutions globally and highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase. We classify amounts in transit from customer credit cards and payment service providers as cash on our consolidated balance sheets.
Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with financial institutions globally and highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase. We classify amounts in transit from customer credit cards and payment service providers as cash on our consolidated balance sheets.

We classify certain restricted cash and cash equivalent balances, consisting mainly of cash related to insurance policies, cash reserves designated for a specific purpose, as well as retention and indemnification holdback for our acquisitions, within prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets, based upon the expected duration of the restrictions.
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities

We hold investments in marketable debt securities, consisting of U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and investment grade corporate debt securities. Our marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale (AFS) investments in marketable securities within current assets on our consolidated balance sheets because they represent investments of cash available for current operations. The AFS investments are carried at estimated fair value with any
unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. AFS debt securities with an amortized cost basis in excess of estimated fair value are assessed to determine what amount of that difference, if any, is caused by expected credit losses. Allowance for credit losses on AFS debt securities are recognized as a charge in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income, and any remaining unrealized losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity. We determine realized gains or losses on sale of marketable securities on a specific identification method and include such gains or losses in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income.

We also hold investments in marketable equity securities that are publicly traded stocks. We classify these equity securities as marketable securities within current assets on our consolidated balance sheets because they are available to be converted into cash to fund current operations without any restriction. These marketable equity securities are measured at fair value at each reporting date with gains and losses recognized in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income.
Non-marketable Equity Investments
Non-marketable Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity investments include equity investments without readily determinable fair values accounted for using either the measurement alternative or the equity method. Non-marketable equity investments accounted for using the measurement alternative, which is cost, less any impairment, are adjusted for changes in fair value resulting from observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer as of the respective transaction dates. Other non-marketable equity investments, through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee, are accounted for under the equity method.
We periodically review our non-marketable equity investments for impairment. When indicators of impairment exist and the estimated fair value of an investment is below its carrying amount, we write down the investment to its fair value in interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income. An impairment loss is recognized when the impairment is considered other-than-temporary for equity method investments. For the years ended
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

We apply fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. We define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk. Fair value is estimated by applying the following three-level hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value based on the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1- Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2- Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3- Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management's estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Our cash equivalents, marketable securities, and restricted cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because their fair values are derived from quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing observable market inputs. 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.
Our non-marketable equity investments accounted for using the measurement alternative are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. When an impairment loss or upward adjustment from observable price changes of qualified transactions occur, the respective non-marketable equity investment would be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the valuation methods include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, changes in the fair value recorded for our non-marketable equity securities were not material. For additional information, see Note 5 — Non-Marketable Equity Investments.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities

At the inception of each arrangement, we determine whether an entity in which we have made an investment or in which we have other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity (VIE). Significant judgment is required to identify the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, based on its purpose and design. We assess whether we have both the power to direct those activities and the obligation to absorb the majority of the VIE’s losses or benefits. We evaluate whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, in which case we would consolidate the entity.
As of December 31, 2025, we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs related to our investments, and therefore the VIEs are not consolidated. These investments are accounted for as equity method investments included within non-marketable equity investments on our consolidated balance sheet. We continually monitor our involvement with the VIEs and will consolidate them if we become the primary beneficiary in the future.
Accounts Receivable and Allowances
Accounts Receivable and Allowances
Accounts receivable are recorded and carried at the original invoiced amount less an allowance for any potential uncollectible amounts. We make estimates of expected credit and collectibility trends for the allowance for credit losses and allowance for unbilled receivables based upon our assessment of various factors, including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other factors that may affect our ability to collect from customers. Expected credit losses are recorded as general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, including finance leases, are depreciated and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease term, whichever is shorter.
We evaluate at least annually the recoverability of property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of property and equipment assets is not recoverable, and the asset's fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in income from operations.

The useful lives of our property and equipment are management's estimates when the assets are initially recognized and are routinely reviewed for the remaining estimated useful lives. Our estimate of useful lives represents the best estimate
of the useful lives based on current facts and circumstances, but may differ from the actual useful lives due to changes to our business operations, changes in the planned use of assets, and technological advancements. When we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining carrying amount of the asset is accounted for prospectively and depreciated or amortized over the revised estimated useful life.

Servers and network assets include equipment mostly in our data centers, which are used to support our core business and AI efforts. Land and assets held within construction in progress (CIP) are not depreciated. CIP assets are related to the construction or development of property and equipment that have not yet been placed in service for their intended use. We also capitalize interest on our debt related to certain eligible CIP assets and depreciate the capitalized interest over the useful life of the related assets.

The cost of maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from their respective accounts, and gain or loss on such sale or disposal is reflected in income from operations.
Lease Obligations
Lease Obligations

Our operating leases mostly comprise of certain data centers, offices, and colocations. We also have finance leases for certain network infrastructure. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception and most of our leases contain lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components include fixed payments for maintenance, utilities, real estate taxes, and management fees. We combine fixed lease and non-lease components and account for them as a single lease component. Our lease agreements may contain variable costs such as contingent rent escalations, common area maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, or other costs. These amounts are affected by the Consumer Price Index, payments contingent on energy production for renewable energy purchase arrangements, and maintenance and utilities. Such variable lease costs are expensed as incurred on our consolidated statements of income. For certain colocation and equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities.

For leases with a lease term greater than 12 months, ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized on our consolidated balance sheets at the commencement date based on the present value of the remaining fixed lease payments and includes only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement.

Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. When determining the probability of exercising such options, we consider contract-based, asset-based, entity-based, and market-based factors. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured. Our lease agreements generally do not contain any material restrictive covenants.

As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is based on our understanding of what our credit rating would be in a similar economic environment.

Operating leases are included in operating lease ROU assets, operating lease liabilities, current, and operating lease liabilities, non-current on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Finance lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease terms.
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies

We are involved in legal proceedings, claims, and regulatory, tax or government inquiries and investigations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Certain of these matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. Additionally, we are required to comply with various legal and regulatory obligations around the world, and we regularly become subject to new laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. The requirements for complying with these obligations may be uncertain and subject to interpretation and enforcement by regulatory and other authorities, and any failure or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could eventually lead to asserted legal or regulatory action. With respect to these matters, asserted and unasserted, we evaluate the associated developments on a regular basis and accrue a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can
be reasonably estimated. We record such losses as general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
If we determine that a loss is probable or reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated, we disclose the possible loss in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements to the extent material.
Business Combinations
Business Combinations
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from the business combination. Allocation of purchase consideration to identifiable assets and liabilities affects the amortization expense, as acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the useful life, whereas any indefinite-lived intangible assets, including goodwill, are not amortized. During the measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from business combinations and are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangibles Assets

We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from business combinations. We evaluate our reporting units annually, as well as when changes in our operating segments occur. For changes in reporting units, we reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. We have two reporting units, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL), subject to goodwill impairment testing. As of December 31, 2025, no impairment of goodwill has been identified.

We evaluate the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation of these intangible assets is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate from the use and eventual disposition. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset is not recoverable and the asset's fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The impairment losses of finite-lived intangible assets were not material during the reporting periods presented.

Our finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized. If an indefinite-lived intangible asset is subsequently determined to have a finite useful life, the asset will be tested for impairment and accounted for as a finite-lived intangible asset prospectively over its estimated remaining useful life. We routinely review the remaining estimated useful lives of finite-lived intangible assets. If we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance is amortized over the revised estimated useful life. Intangible assets are included within other assets on our consolidated balance sheet.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency

Generally, the functional currency of our international subsidiaries is the local currency. We translate the financial statements of these subsidiaries to U.S. dollars using month-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for revenue, costs, and expenses. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' equity. As of December 31, 2025, cumulative translation gains, net of tax was not material. As of December 31, 2024, cumulative translation losses, net of tax was $2.66 billion.

Foreign currency transaction gains and losses from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsidiary involved are recorded within interest and other income (expense), net on our consolidated statements of income. Foreign currency transaction gains, net were $352 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and foreign currency transaction losses, net were $690 million, and $366 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Credit Risk and Concentration
Credit Risk and Concentration

Our financial instruments that are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, marketable debt securities, and accounts receivable. Cash equivalents consist mostly of money market funds, that primarily invest in U.S. government and agency securities. Marketable debt securities consist of investments in U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and investment grade corporate debt securities. As part of our cash management strategy, we concentrate cash deposits with large financial institutions and our marketable debt securities are held in diversified highly rated securities. Our investment portfolio in corporate debt securities is highly liquid and diversified among individual issuers. The amount of credit losses recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025 was not material.

Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers across different industries and countries. We generated 37%, 36%, and 37% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, from marketers and developers based in the United States, with a majority of the revenue outside of the United States in 2025 coming from customers located in western Europe, China, Singapore, and Brazil.

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral. We maintain an allowance for estimated credit losses, and bad debt expense on these losses was not material during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. In the event that accounts receivable collection cycles deteriorate, our operating results and financial position could be adversely affected.

No customer represented 10% or more of total revenue or accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements & Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Beginning in 2025 annual reporting, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09) on a prospective basis. This standard improves the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. For additional information, see Note 14 — Income Taxes.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (ASU 2024-03). The guidance requires disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2027 and for interim periods thereafter. The new standard permits early adoption and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles: Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (ASU 2025-06). The guidance modernizes the accounting for software costs and enhances the transparency about an entity's software costs. The guidance will be effective for the annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2027 and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied prospectively, retrospectively, or under a modified transition approach. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements (ASU 2025-11), which clarifies interim disclosure requirements and the applicability of Topic 270. The guidance will be effective for interim periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities (ASU 2025-10) to establish authoritative guidance on the recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants received by business entities. The guidance will be effective for the annual periods beginning with the year ending December 31, 2028 and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2029. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied using a modified prospective, modified retrospective, or under a retrospective approach. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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 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.
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
The estimated useful lives of property and equipment and amortization periods of finance lease right-of-use (ROU) assets as of December 31, 2025 are described below:
Property and Equipment 
Useful Life/ Amortization period
Servers and network assets
Five to 5.5 years
Buildings
25 to 30 years
Equipment and other
One to 25 years
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Five to 20 years
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term
v3.25.4
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 
202520242023
Advertising$196,175 $160,633 $131,948 
Other revenue2,584 1,722 1,058 
Family of Apps198,759 162,355 133,006 
Reality Labs2,207 2,146 1,896 
Total revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
United States and Canada (1)
$78,866 $63,207 $52,888 
Europe (2)
46,569 38,361 31,210 
Asia-Pacific53,817 45,009 36,154 
Rest of World (2)
21,714 17,924 14,650 
Total revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 
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(1)United States revenue was $74.78 billion, $59.73 billion, and $49.78 billion for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(2)Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of 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):
 Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
2023 (2)
Basic EPS:   
Numerator   
Distributed earnings$5,324 $5,072 $— 
Undistributed earnings55,134 57,288 39,098 
Net income$60,458 $62,360 $39,098 
Denominator   
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,521 2,534 2,574 
Basic EPS$23.98 $24.61 $15.19 
Diluted EPS: 
Numerator   
Net income for diluted EPS$60,458 $62,360 $39,098 
Denominator   
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (1)
2,521 2,534 2,574 
Effect of dilutive RSUs53 80 55 
Shares used in computation of diluted EPS2,574 2,614 2,629 
Diluted EPS$23.49 $23.86 $14.87 
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(1)Includes 2,178 million, 2,189 million, and 2,220 million shares of Class A common stock and 343 million, 345 million, and 354 million shares of Class B common stock, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 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.
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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
DescriptionDecember 31, 2025Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$27,928 $27,928 $— $— 
U.S. government securities1,623 1,623 — — 
Time deposits328 — 328 — 
Corporate debt securities1,603 — 1,603 — 
Total cash equivalents31,482 29,551 1,931 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities21,483 21,483 — — 
U.S. government agency securities767 767 — — 
Corporate debt securities17,477 — 17,477 — 
Marketable equity securities5,992 5,992 — — 
Total marketable securities45,719 28,242 17,477 — 
Restricted cash equivalents2,539 2,539 — — 
Other assets106 — — 106 
Total$79,846 $60,332 $19,408 $106 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionDecember 31, 2024Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$36,165 $36,165 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities23 23 — — 
Time deposits369 — 369 — 
Corporate debt securities114 — 114 — 
Total cash equivalents36,671 36,188 483 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities14,889 14,889 — — 
U.S. government agency securities3,053 3,053 — — 
Corporate debt securities14,758 — 14,758 — 
Marketable equity securities1,226 1,226 — — 
Total marketable securities33,926 19,168 14,758 — 
Restricted cash equivalents1,193 1,193 — — 
Other assets101 — — 101 
Total$71,891 $56,549 $15,241 $101 
Available-for-sale Marketable Securities
The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
December 31, 2025
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$1,491 $(2)$1,570 $(18)$3,061 $(20)
U.S. government agency securities17 — 25 — 42 — 
Corporate debt securities1,213 (1)1,534 (20)2,747 (21)
Total$2,721 $(3)$3,129 $(38)$5,850 $(41)

December 31, 2024
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$6,860 $(71)$4,330 $(146)$11,190 $(217)
U.S. government agency securities435 (2)2,083 (44)2,518 (46)
Corporate debt securities2,989 (26)6,373 (192)9,362 (218)
Total$10,284 $(99)$12,786 $(382)$23,070 $(481)
Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturities
The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
December 31, 2025
Due within one year$13,023 
Due after one year to five years26,704 
Total$39,727 
v3.25.4
Non-marketable Equity Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity investments under measurement alternative and equity method (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Initial cost$20,271 $6,342 
Cumulative upward adjustments429 300 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(624)(624)
Non-marketable equity investments under measurement alternative20,076 6,018 
Non-marketable equity investments under equity method7,448 52 
Total carrying value of non-marketable equity investments$27,524 $6,070 
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Land$3,687 $2,561 
Servers and network assets98,040 68,397 
Buildings55,568 47,076 
Leasehold improvements8,346 7,293 
Equipment and other9,377 7,150 
Finance lease right-of-use assets8,187 5,384 
Construction in progress50,521 26,802 
Property and equipment, gross233,726 164,663 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(57,326)(43,317)
Property and equipment, net$176,400 $121,346 
v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Costs
The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$549 $387 $349 
Interest31 23 20 
Operating lease cost2,798 2,359 2,091 
Variable lease cost and other1,147 844 580 
Total$4,525 $3,613 $3,040 
Lease, Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
December 31,
20252024
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases15.1 years13.7 years
Operating leases 12.3 years11.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases4.1 %3.6 %
Operating leases4.3 %3.9 %
Schedule of Maturities of Finance Lease Liabilities
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$3,211 $344 
20273,237 97 
20283,057 97 
20292,985 88 
20302,621 86 
Thereafter18,397 792 
Total undiscounted cash flows33,508 1,504 
Less: Imputed interest(8,355)(320)
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Lease liabilities, current$2,213 $308 
Lease liabilities, non-current22,940 876 
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$3,211 $344 
20273,237 97 
20283,057 97 
20292,985 88 
20302,621 86 
Thereafter18,397 792 
Total undiscounted cash flows33,508 1,504 
Less: Imputed interest(8,355)(320)
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Lease liabilities, current$2,213 $308 
Lease liabilities, non-current22,940 876 
Present value of lease liabilities$25,153 $1,184 
Lease, Cash Flows Information
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$3,189 $2,830 $2,233 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$31 $23 $20 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$2,524 $1,969 $1,058 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$7,017 $3,784 $4,370 
Finance leases$613 $181 $588 
v3.25.4
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Family of AppsReality LabsTotal
December 31, 2023$19,246 $1,408 $20,654 
Acquisitions— — — 
December 31, 202419,246 1,408 20,654 
Acquisitions3,697 99 3,796 
Adjustments85 (1)84 
December 31, 2025$23,028 $1,506 $24,534 
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):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
 (in years)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired software2.6$2,601 $(400)$2,201 $250 $(58)$192 
Acquired technology3.01,151 (235)916 442 (247)195 
Acquired patents6.4224 (143)81 252 (165)87 
Other3.4113 (16)97 24 (8)16 
Total finite-lived assets4,089 (794)3,295 968 (478)490 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A397 — 397 425 — 425 
Total$4,486 $(794)$3,692 $1,393 $(478)$915 
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense for Unamortized Acquired Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2025, expected amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
2026$1,259 
20271,162 
2028771 
202939 
203027 
Thereafter37 
Total$3,295 
v3.25.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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):
December 31,
20252024
Legal-related accruals (1)
$6,867 $5,523 
Accrued compensation and benefits7,151 6,350 
Accrued property and equipment4,402 2,582 
Accrued taxes1,922 3,438 
Other current liabilities10,387 6,074 
Total$30,729 $23,967 
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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 11 — Commitments and Contingencies.
v3.25.4
Long-term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments The following table summarizes our fixed-senior unsecured notes (the Notes) and the carrying amount of our long-term debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
August 2022 Notes2027 - 2062
3.50% - 4.65%
3.63% - 4.71%
$10,000 $10,000 
May 2023 Notes2028 - 2063
4.60% - 5.75%
4.68% - 5.79%
8,500 8,500 
August 2024 Notes2029 - 2064
4.30% - 5.55%
4.42% - 5.60%
10,500 10,500 
November 2025 Notes2030 - 2065
4.20% - 5.75%
4.27% - 5.77%
30,000 — 
Total face amount of long-term debt59,000 29,000 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(256)(174)
Long-term debt$58,744 $28,826 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
As of December 31, 2025, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
2026$— 
20272,750 
20281,500 
20291,000 
20305,000 
Thereafter48,750 
Total$59,000 
v3.25.4
Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
2026$30,634 
202722,166 
202821,221 
202919,761 
203019,407 
Thereafter17,857 
Total$131,046 
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Activities for Dividends
The following table summarizes our dividends activities for the periods presented (in millions, except per share amounts):
Record DatePayment DateDividend Per ShareClass AClass BTotal
2025
March 14, 2025March 26, 2025$0.525 $1,145 $180 $1,325 
June 16, 2025June 26, 2025$0.525 $1,142 $180 $1,322 
September 22, 2025September 29, 2025$0.525 $1,143 $180 $1,323 
December 15, 2025December 23, 2025$0.525 $1,148 $180 $1,328 
2024
February 22, 2024March 26, 2024$0.50 $1,099 $174 $1,273 
June 14, 2024June 26, 2024$0.50 $1,093 $173 $1,266 
September 16, 2024September 26, 2024$0.50 $1,090 $172 $1,262 
December 16, 2024December 27, 2024$0.50 $1,095 $172 $1,267 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount
The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of the RSU expense, by line item in our consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 
202520242023
Cost of revenue$1,124 $1,055 $740 
Research and development17,485 13,683 11,429 
Marketing and sales926 1,026 952 
General and administrative892 926 906 
Total$20,427 $16,690 $14,027 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the year ended December 31, 2025:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2024122,632 $302.27 
Granted69,666 $661.57 
Vested(61,906)$317.68 
Forfeited(14,840)$379.82 
Unvested at December 31, 2025115,552 $500.68 
v3.25.4
Interest and Other Income, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Interest and Other Income, Net
The following table presents the detail of interest and other income, net (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Interest income$2,123 $2,517 $1,639 
Interest expense(1,165)(715)(446)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net352 (690)(366)
Other income (expense), net1,346 171 (150)
Total interest and other income, net$2,656 $1,283 $677 
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
The components of income before provision for income taxes are as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Domestic$79,644 $66,342 $43,499 
Foreign6,288 4,321 3,929 
Income before provision for income taxes$85,932 $70,663 $47,428 
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Current:   
Federal$2,820 $9,569 $4,934 
State745 775 577 
Foreign3,154 2,696 2,688 
Total current tax expense6,719 13,040 8,199 
Deferred:   
Federal18,379 (4,709)67 
State395 (43)123 
Foreign(19)15 (59)
Total deferred tax (benefits) expense18,755 (4,737)131 
Provision for income taxes$25,474 $8,303 $8,330 
Schedule of Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate pursuant to the disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follows (in millions, except percentages):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate$18,046 21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1)
(202)(0.2)
Foreign tax effects1,464 1.7 
Tax credits
Research and development tax credits(3,912)(4.6)
U.S. foreign tax credits(1,405)(1.6)
Valuation allowances (2)
11,974 13.9 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (3)
3,127 3.6 
Other adjustments
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation(4,307)(5.0)
Other (4)
689 0.8 
Effective tax rate$25,474 29.6 %
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(1)California represents the majority of the tax effect in this category.
(2)Primarily related to the implementation of OBBBA.
(3)Changes in unrecognized tax benefits on an aggregated basis for all jurisdictions.
(4)Includes the tax effects of enactment of new tax laws (excluding implementation of OBBBA reflected in valuation allowances), effect of cross-border tax laws, and nontaxable or nondeductible items.

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rates to our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (in percentages):
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefit0.7 1.1 
Share-based compensation(3.7)(0.6)
Research and development tax credits(2.9)(1.5)
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction(4.9)(4.3)
Effect of non-U.S. operations0.2 0.9 
Other1.4 1.0 
Effective tax rate11.8 %17.6 %
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received, by jurisdiction pursuant to the disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Federal$4,118 
State331 
Foreign
Brazil 884 
India 652 
Ireland567 
Other 1,026 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received$7,578 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Our deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows (in millions):
 December 31, 
 20252024
Deferred tax assets:  
Loss carryforwards$4,432 $289 
Tax credit carryforwards10,506 2,771 
Share-based compensation706 520 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities2,741 2,223 
Lease liabilities5,150 3,940 
Capitalized research and development4,138 16,743 
Unrealized losses in securities and investments143 115 
Other274 442 
Total deferred tax assets28,090 27,043 
Less: valuation allowance(15,895)(3,506)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance12,195 23,537 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Depreciation and amortization(15,901)(10,959)
Right-of-use assets(4,453)(3,000)
Unrealized gains in securities and investments(621)— 
Other(387)— 
Total deferred tax liabilities(21,362)(13,959)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$(9,167)$9,578 
Schedule of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
The following table reflects changes in the gross unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ beginning of period$15,131 $11,666 $10,757 
Increases related to prior year tax positions900 685 168 
Decreases related to prior year tax positions(1,131)(6)(263)
Increases related to current year tax positions2,863 2,882 1,204 
Decreases related to settlements of prior year tax positions(1,264)(9)(199)
Decreases related to lapses of statute of limitations(49)(87)(1)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ end of period$16,450 $15,131 $11,666 
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographical Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Revenue and Income from Operations
The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue, expenses, and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31, 
 202520242023
Family of Apps:
Revenue$198,759 $162,355 $133,006 
Employee compensation (1)
(39,943)(31,116)(28,878)
Other costs and expenses (2)
(56,347)(44,130)(41,257)
Income from operations$102,469 $87,109 $62,871 
Reality Labs:
Revenue$2,207 $2,146 $1,896 
Employee compensation (1)
(10,759)(10,211)(8,942)
Other costs and expenses (3)
(10,641)(9,664)(9,074)
Loss from operations$(19,193)$(17,729)$(16,120)
Total:
Revenue$200,966 $164,501 $134,902 
Employee compensation (1)
(50,702)(41,327)(37,820)
Other costs and expenses(66,988)(53,794)(50,331)
Income from operations$83,276 $69,380 $46,751 
____________________________________
(1)Employee compensation includes employee payroll, share-based compensation, bonus, and employee benefits for medical care, retirement, insurances and other.
(2)Includes costs and expenses in FoA segment for infrastructure, professional services, partner arrangements, marketing, facilities, legal-related costs, and other expenses.
(3)Includes costs and expenses in RL segment for inventory, professional services, marketing, infrastructure, facilities, and other expenses.
Schedule of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area
The following table sets forth our long-lived assets by geographic area, which consist of property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
United States$173,390 $117,478 
Rest of the world (1)
23,414 18,790 
Total long-lived assets$196,804 $136,268 
_________________________
(1)No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
segment
unit
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Jan. 29, 2025
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Number of reporting segments (in segments) | segment 2      
Increase (decrease) in depreciation expense $ 18,000,000,000 $ 15,290,000,000 $ 11,020,000,000.00  
Increase (decrease) in net income $ 60,458,000,000 $ 62,360,000,000 $ 39,098,000,000  
Increase (decrease) in diluted EPS (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 23.49 $ 23.86 $ 14.87  
Advertising expense $ 2,090,000,000.00 $ 2,060,000,000.00 $ 2,020,000,000.00  
Number of reporting units (in reporting units) | unit 2      
Goodwill, accumulated impairment loss $ 0      
Cumulative translation gain (loss), net of tax   (2,660,000,000)    
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net 352,000,000 (690,000,000) (366,000,000)  
Service Life        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Increase (decrease) in depreciation expense (2,920,000,000)      
Increase (decrease) in net income $ 2,590,000,000      
Increase (decrease) in diluted EPS (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.00      
Servers and network assets        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Useful life of property and equipment       5 years 6 months
Increase (decrease) in depreciation expense $ 13,360,000,000 $ 11,340,000,000 $ 7,320,000,000  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period 4 years      
Minimum | Servers and network assets        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Useful life of property and equipment 5 years      
Maximum | Servers and network assets        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Useful life of property and equipment 5 years 6 months      
Revenue from contract with customer benchmark | Geographic concentration risk | United States        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Concentration risk percentage (in percentage) 37.00% 36.00% 37.00%  
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Jan. 29, 2025
Servers and network assets    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment   5 years 6 months
Servers and network assets | Minimum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 5 years  
Servers and network assets | Maximum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 5 years 6 months  
Buildings | Minimum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 25 years  
Buildings | Maximum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 30 years  
Equipment and other | Minimum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 1 year  
Equipment and other | Maximum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 25 years  
Finance lease right-of-use assets | Minimum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 5 years  
Finance lease right-of-use assets | Maximum    
Summary of Accounting Policies    
Useful life of property and equipment 20 years  
v3.25.4
Revenue - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 200,966 $ 164,501 $ 134,902
Family of Apps      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 198,759 162,355 133,006
Reality Labs      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,207 2,146 1,896
United States & Canada      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 78,866 63,207 52,888
Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 46,569 38,361 31,210
Asia-Pacific      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 53,817 45,009 36,154
Rest of World      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 21,714 17,924 14,650
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 74,780 59,730 49,780
Advertising | Family of Apps      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 196,175 160,633 131,948
Other revenue | Family of Apps      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,584 $ 1,722 $ 1,058
v3.25.4
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Deferred revenue $ 1,080 $ 772
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2023
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 9 16
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share - Schedule of Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted EPS Computations for Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Numerator      
Distributed earnings $ 5,324 $ 5,072 $ 0
Undistributed earnings 55,134 57,288 39,098
Net income $ 60,458 $ 62,360 $ 39,098
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,521 2,534 2,574
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 23.98 $ 24.61 $ 15.19
Numerator      
Net income for diluted EPS $ 60,458 $ 62,360 $ 39,098
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,521 2,534 2,574
Effect of dilutive RSUs (in shares) 53 80 55
Shares used in computation of diluted EPS (in shares) 2,574 2,614 2,629
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 23.49 $ 23.86 $ 14.87
Class A Common Stock      
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,178 2,189 2,220
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 2,178 2,189 2,220
Class B Common Stock      
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 343 345 354
Denominator      
Shares used in computation of basic EPS (in shares) 343 345 354
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: $ 31,482 $ 36,671
Marketable securities: 39,727  
Marketable equity securities 5,992 1,226
Total marketable securities 45,719 33,926
Restricted cash equivalents 2,539 1,193
Other assets 106 101
Total 79,846 71,891
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 21,483 14,889
U.S. government agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 767 3,053
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 17,477 14,758
Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 27,928 36,165
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 1,623  
Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 328 369
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 1,603 114
U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents:   23
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 29,551 36,188
Marketable equity securities 5,992 1,226
Total marketable securities 28,242 19,168
Restricted cash equivalents 2,539 1,193
Other assets 0 0
Total 60,332 56,549
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: 21,483 14,889
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 767 3,053
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 equivalents: 27,928 36,165
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    
Cash equivalents: 1,623  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
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 equivalents: 0 0
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 equivalents:   23
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 1,931 483
Marketable equity securities 0 0
Total marketable securities 17,477 14,758
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other assets 0 0
Total 19,408 15,241
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 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: 17,477 14,758
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 0  
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 328 369
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 1,603 114
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents:   0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Marketable equity securities 0 0
Total marketable securities 0 0
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other assets 106 101
Total 106 101
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 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 equivalents: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 0  
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
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 equivalents:   $ 0
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Available-for-sale Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value $ 2,721 $ 10,284
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (3) (99)
12 months or greater, fair value 3,129 12,786
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (38) (382)
Fair value 5,850 23,070
Unrealized losses (41) (481)
U.S. government securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 1,491 6,860
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (2) (71)
12 months or greater, fair value 1,570 4,330
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (18) (146)
Fair value 3,061 11,190
Unrealized losses (20) (217)
U.S. government agency securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 17 435
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses 0 (2)
12 months or greater, fair value 25 2,083
12 months or greater, unrealized losses 0 (44)
Fair value 42 2,518
Unrealized losses 0 (46)
Corporate debt securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 1,213 2,989
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (1) (26)
12 months or greater, fair value 1,534 6,373
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (20) (192)
Fair value 2,747 9,362
Unrealized losses $ (21) $ (218)
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturities of Marketable Debt Securities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Contractual Maturities of Marketable Securities  
Due within one year $ 13,023
Due after one year to five years 26,704
Total $ 39,727
v3.25.4
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Accumulated unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities, before tax $ 300
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity securities $ 413
v3.25.4
Non-marketable Equity Investments - Schedule of Non-Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Initial cost $ 20,271 $ 6,342
Cumulative upward adjustments 429 300
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments (624) (624)
Non-marketable equity investments under measurement alternative 20,076 6,018
Non-marketable equity investments under equity method 7,448 52
Total carrying value of non-marketable equity investments $ 27,524 $ 6,070
v3.25.4
Non-marketable Equity Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items]        
Carrying value of equity method investment   $ 7,448 $ 52  
Proceeds from Venture distribution   2,554 $ 0 $ 0
Leases not yet commenced $ 12,310 103,770    
Leases not yet commenced, term (in years) 4 years      
Leases not yet commenced, optional renewal term, total lease period (in years) 20 years      
Lease not yet commenced, residual value guarantee, maximum $ 28,000      
Variable interest entity, maximum exposure to loss   5,580    
Scale AI        
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items]        
Carrying value of equity method investment   13,800    
Jio Platforms Limited        
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items]        
Carrying value of equity method investment   5,820    
Data Center Campus in Louisiana        
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Line Items]        
Carrying value of equity method investment   1,830    
Assets and liabilities held-for-sale, net, contributed to venture 4,300      
Proceeds from Venture distribution $ 2,550      
Equity method investment, ownership percentage 20.00%      
Estimated development costs $ 27,000      
Variable interest entity, maximum exposure to loss   $ 45,950    
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Finance lease right-of-use assets $ 8,187 $ 5,384
Property and equipment, gross 233,726 164,663
Less: Accumulated depreciation (57,326) (43,317)
Property and equipment, net 176,400 121,346
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 3,687 2,561
Servers and network assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 98,040 68,397
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 55,568 47,076
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 8,346 7,293
Equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 9,377 7,150
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 50,521 $ 26,802
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 29, 2025
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Depreciation $ 18,000 $ 15,290 $ 11,020  
Impairment charges for property and equipment 237 288 738  
Construction in progress        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Interest costs capitalized 535 384    
Servers and network assets        
Summary of Accounting Policies        
Depreciation $ 13,360 $ 11,340 $ 7,320  
Useful life of property and equipment       5 years 6 months
v3.25.4
Leases - Components of Lease Cost and Supplementary Info (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finance lease cost:      
Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 549 $ 387 $ 349
Interest 31 23 20
Operating lease cost 2,798 2,359 2,091
Variable lease cost and other 1,147 844 580
Total $ 4,525 $ 3,613 $ 3,040
v3.25.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Oct. 31, 2025
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, impairment loss $ 385 $ 1,760    
Lease not yet commenced     $ 103,770 $ 12,310
Minimum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease not yet commenced, term (in years)     1 year  
Finance lease not yet commenced, term     1 year  
Maximum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease not yet commenced, term (in years)     30 years  
Finance lease not yet commenced, term     30 years  
v3.25.4
Leases - Lease, Balance Sheet Information (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term:    
Finance leases 15 years 1 month 6 days 13 years 8 months 12 days
Operating leases 12 years 3 months 18 days 11 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate:    
Finance leases 4.10% 3.60%
Operating leases 4.30% 3.90%
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Operating Leases    
2026 $ 3,211  
2027 3,237  
2028 3,057  
2029 2,985  
2030 2,621  
Thereafter 18,397  
Total undiscounted cash flows 33,508  
Less: Imputed interest (8,355)  
Present value of lease liabilities 25,153  
Lease liabilities, current 2,213 $ 1,942
Lease liabilities, non-current 22,940 $ 18,292
Finance Leases    
2026 344  
2027 97  
2028 97  
2029 88  
2030 86  
Thereafter 792  
Total undiscounted cash flows 1,504  
Less: Imputed interest (320)  
Present value of lease liabilities 1,184  
Lease liabilities, current 308  
Lease liabilities, non-current $ 876  
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other liabilities  
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 3,189 $ 2,830 $ 2,233
Operating cash flows for finance leases 31 23 20
Financing cash flows for finance leases 2,524 1,969 1,058
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:      
Operating leases 7,017 3,784 4,370
Finance leases $ 613 $ 181 $ 588
v3.25.4
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 24,534 $ 20,654 $ 20,654
Amortization expense 615 $ 211 $ 161
Software Licenses      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired 2,400    
Business Combination, Series of Individually Immaterial Business Combinations      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Payments to acquire businesses, gross 4,090    
Goodwill 3,880    
Intangible assets acquired 664    
Business Combination, Series of Individually Immaterial Business Combinations | Class A Common Stock      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Business combination, consideration transferred, equity interest $ 450    
v3.25.4
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Change in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill beginning of period $ 20,654 $ 20,654
Acquisitions 3,796 0
Adjustments 84  
Goodwill end of period 24,534 20,654
Family of Apps    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill beginning of period 19,246 19,246
Acquisitions 3,697 0
Adjustments 85  
Goodwill end of period 23,028 19,246
Reality Labs    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill beginning of period 1,408 1,408
Acquisitions 99 0
Adjustments (1)  
Goodwill end of period $ 1,506 $ 1,408
v3.25.4
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 4,089 $ 968
Accumulated Amortization (794) (478)
Net Carrying Amount 3,295 490
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Total indefinite-lived assets 397 425
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 4,486 1,393
Accumulated Amortization (794) (478)
Net Carrying Amount $ 3,692 915
Acquired software    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 7 months 6 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,601 250
Accumulated Amortization (400) (58)
Net Carrying Amount 2,201 192
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (400) (58)
Acquired technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 3 years  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,151 442
Accumulated Amortization (235) (247)
Net Carrying Amount 916 195
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (235) (247)
Acquired patents    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 6 years 4 months 24 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 224 252
Accumulated Amortization (143) (165)
Net Carrying Amount 81 87
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (143) (165)
Other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 3 years 4 months 24 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 113 24
Accumulated Amortization (16) (8)
Net Carrying Amount 97 16
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (16) $ (8)
v3.25.4
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]    
2026 $ 1,259  
2027 1,162  
2028 771  
2029 39  
2030 27  
Thereafter 37  
Net Carrying Amount $ 3,295 $ 490
v3.25.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Legal-related accruals $ 6,867 $ 5,523
Accrued compensation and benefits 7,151 6,350
Accrued property and equipment 4,402 2,582
Accrued taxes 1,922 3,438
Other current liabilities 10,387 6,074
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 30,729 $ 23,967
v3.25.4
Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2025
USD ($)
series
Debt Instrument        
Interest expense recognized on debt $ 1,090 $ 683 $ 420  
November 2025 Notes        
Debt Instrument        
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 30,000
Number of series | series       6
Senior Notes | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, fair value $ 57,220 $ 27,830    
v3.25.4
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 59,000 $ 29,000
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net (256) (174)
Long-term debt 58,744 28,826
August 2022 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 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    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 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    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 10,500 10,500
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%  
November 2025 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 30,000 $ 0
November 2025 Notes | Minimum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.20%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.27%  
November 2025 Notes | Maximum    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 5.75%  
Effective Interest Rate 5.77%  
v3.25.4
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 0  
2027 2,750  
2028 1,500  
2029 1,000  
2030 5,000  
Thereafter 48,750  
Total $ 59,000 $ 29,000
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, member in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 19, 2025
EUR (€)
Aug. 01, 2025
USD ($)
member
Nov. 18, 2024
EUR (€)
Apr. 01, 2024
judicialCase
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 27, 2018
classAction
Apr. 30, 2025
EUR (€)
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Apr. 29, 2025
mediaCompany
Oct. 24, 2024
radioAndTelevisionPublisher
Dec. 01, 2023
mediaCompany
May 12, 2023
EUR (€)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Non-cancelable contractual commitment | $                 $ 131,046,000,000        
Litigation settlement, payment to other party | $         $ 725,000,000                
Number of class actions filed       2   2              
Minimum                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Other commitments, period                 3 years        
Maximum                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Other commitments, period                 25 years        
United States Federal Trade Commission Inquiry                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Loss contingency accrual, payments | $               $ 5,000,000,000.0          
IDPC Inquiry                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Accrued FTC and other settlements | €                         € 1,200
European Commission, Statement of Objections                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Imposed fine | €     € 798                    
Frasco v. Flo Health, Inc.                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Damages sought, value per class member | $   $ 5,000                      
Number of class members | member   1.6                      
European Commission, Subscription For No Ads                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Imposed fine | €             € 200            
Asociacion de Medios de Informacion (AMI) v. Meta Ireland | Meta Ireland                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Number of entities that filed a claim | mediaCompany                       87  
Damages awarded | € € 542                        
Amaury et al. v. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited | Meta Ireland                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Number of entities that filed a claim | mediaCompany                   67      
Union de Televisiones Comerciales Asociadas (UTECA) v. Meta Ireland | Meta Ireland                          
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure                          
Number of entities that filed a claim | radioAndTelevisionPublisher                     10    
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 30,634
2027 22,166
2028 21,221
2029 19,761
2030 19,407
Thereafter 17,857
Total $ 131,046
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
vote
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Class A Common Stock    
Class of Stock    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000,000,000 5,000,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Common stock, number of votes by class | vote 1  
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 2,187,000,000 2,190,000,000
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 2,187,000,000 2,190,000,000
Class B Common Stock    
Class of Stock    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,141,000,000 4,141,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Common stock, number of votes by class | vote 10  
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 343,000,000 344,000,000
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 343,000,000 344,000,000
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Capital Return Program Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock                      
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 25,030       $ 51,280       $ 25,030 $ 51,280  
Value of shares repurchased                 $ 26,264 $ 29,754 $ 20,033
Percent increase (decrease) in dividends       5.00%              
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share)                 $ 2.10 $ 2.00  
Class A Common Stock                      
Class of Stock                      
Shares repurchased (in shares)                 40    
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50      
Class B Common Stock                      
Class of Stock                      
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50      
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Dividend & dividend Equivalent Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)                 $ 2.10 $ 2.00
Payment of dividends $ 1,328 $ 1,323 $ 1,322 $ 1,325 $ 1,267 $ 1,262 $ 1,266 $ 1,273    
Class A Common Stock                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50    
Payment of dividends $ 1,148 $ 1,143 $ 1,142 $ 1,145 $ 1,095 $ 1,090 $ 1,093 $ 1,099    
Class B Common Stock                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50    
Payment of dividends $ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 172 $ 172 $ 173 $ 174    
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Share-based Compensation Plans Narrative (Details) - Equity Incentive Plan 2025 - shares
shares in Millions
Jan. 01, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
2012 equity incentive plan shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)   454
Potential annual increase in shares reserved for future issuance, percentage of total issued and outstanding shares   2.50%
Subsequent Event    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Increase in common stock reserved for issuance 55  
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total $ 20,427 $ 16,690 $ 14,027
Cost of Sales [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total 1,124 1,055 740
Research and development      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total 17,485 13,683 11,429
Marketing and sales      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total 926 1,026 952
General and administrative      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total $ 892 $ 926 $ 906
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - RSU Award Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 122,632
Granted (in shares) | shares 69,666
Vested (in shares) | shares (61,906)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (14,840)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) | shares 115,552
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share  
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 302.27
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 661.57
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 317.68
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 379.82
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 500.68
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Award Disclosures Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Future period share-based compensation expense $ 54,810    
Future period share-based compensation expense period of recognition (in years) 3 years    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Fair value of vested RSUs $ 43,110 $ 33,140 $ 17,460
Income tax benefit from RSUs vested $ 9,330 $ 6,950 $ 3,650
v3.25.4
Interest and Other Income, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Interest income $ 2,123 $ 2,517 $ 1,639
Interest expense (1,165) (715) (446)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net 352 (690) (366)
Other income (expense), net 1,346 171 (150)
Total interest and other income, net $ 2,656 $ 1,283 $ 677
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule for Income Before Income Tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 79,644 $ 66,342 $ 43,499
Foreign 6,288 4,321 3,929
Income before provision for income taxes $ 85,932 $ 70,663 $ 47,428
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current:      
Federal $ 2,820 $ 9,569 $ 4,934
State 745 775 577
Foreign 3,154 2,696 2,688
Total current tax expense 6,719 13,040 8,199
Deferred:      
Federal 18,379 (4,709) 67
State 395 (43) 123
Foreign (19) 15 (59)
Deferred income taxes 18,755 (4,737) 131
Provision for income taxes $ 25,474 $ 8,303 $ 8,330
v3.25.4
Income Taxes Schedule of Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation after Adoption of ASU 2023-09 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate $ 18,046    
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (202)    
Foreign tax effects 1,464    
Research and development tax credits (3,912)    
U.S. foreign tax credits (1,405)    
Valuation allowances 11,974    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 3,127    
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (4,307)    
Other 689    
Provision for income taxes $ 25,474 $ 8,303 $ 8,330
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit (0.20%) 0.70% 1.10%
Effect of non-U.S. operations 1.70% 0.20% 0.90%
Research and development tax credits (4.60%) (2.90%) (1.50%)
U.S. foreign tax credits (1.60%)    
Valuation allowances 13.90%    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 3.60%    
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (5.00%)    
Other 0.80% 1.40% 1.00%
Effective tax rate 29.60% 11.80% 17.60%
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit (0.20%) 0.70% 1.10%
Share-based compensation   (3.70%) (0.60%)
Research and development tax credits (4.60%) (2.90%) (1.50%)
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction   (4.90%) (4.30%)
Effect of non-U.S. operations 1.70% 0.20% 0.90%
Other 0.80% 1.40% 1.00%
Effective tax rate 29.60% 11.80% 17.60%
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes Paid (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Federal $ 4,118    
State 331    
Cash paid for income taxes, net 7,578 $ 10,554 $ 6,607
Brazil      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign 884    
India      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign 652    
Ireland      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign 567    
Other      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign $ 1,026    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Loss carryforwards $ 4,432 $ 289
Tax credit carryforwards 10,506 2,771
Share-based compensation 706 520
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,741 2,223
Lease liabilities 5,150 3,940
Capitalized research and development 4,138 16,743
Unrealized losses in securities and investments 143 115
Other 274 442
Total deferred tax assets 28,090 27,043
Less: valuation allowance (15,895) (3,506)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 12,195 23,537
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Depreciation and amortization (15,901) (10,959)
Right-of-use assets (4,453) (3,000)
Unrealized gains in securities and investments (621) 0
Other (387) 0
Total deferred tax liabilities (21,362) (13,959)
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (9,167)  
Net deferred tax assets   $ 9,578
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
May 22, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure              
Discrete charge related to new legislation   $ 15,930          
Discrete charge related to new legislation, valuation allowance     $ 14,030        
Valuation allowance, deferred tax assets     $ 15,895   $ 3,506    
Cumulative stock ownership change threshold (in percentage)     50.00%        
Change in ownership percentage over period     3 years        
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued     $ 2,600   2,210 $ 1,480  
Unrecognized tax benefits     16,450   $ 15,131 $ 11,666 $ 10,757
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate     11,250        
Income tax liability related to uncertain tax positions, noncurrent     11,230        
Income tax liability, deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent     9,780        
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)              
Income Tax Disclosure              
Intangible assets transferred to subsidiary, value       $ 7,790      
Intangible assets transferred to subsidiary, increase in reported value       $ 1,480      
Income tax examination, estimate of possible additional tax liability $ 15,890            
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction              
Income Tax Disclosure              
Operating loss carryforwards     16,350        
Tax credit carryforward     7,850        
State and Local Jurisdiction              
Income Tax Disclosure              
Operating loss carryforwards     3,790        
Tax credit carryforward     $ 6,800        
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits      
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ beginning of period $ 15,131 $ 11,666 $ 10,757
Increases related to prior year tax positions 900 685 168
Decreases related to prior year tax positions (1,131) (6) (263)
Increases related to current year tax positions 2,863 2,882 1,204
Decreases related to settlements of prior year tax positions (1,264) (9) (199)
Decreases related to lapses of statute of limitations (49) (87) (1)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits ‑ end of period $ 16,450 $ 15,131 $ 11,666
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographical Information - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reporting segments (in segments) 2
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographical Information - Segment Revenue and Income for Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 200,966 $ 164,501 $ 134,902
Employee compensation (50,702) (41,327) (37,820)
Other costs and expenses (66,988) (53,794) (50,331)
Income (loss) from operations 83,276 69,380 46,751
Family of Apps      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenue 198,759 162,355 133,006
Employee compensation (39,943) (31,116) (28,878)
Other costs and expenses (56,347) (44,130) (41,257)
Income (loss) from operations 102,469 87,109 62,871
Reality Labs      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,207 2,146 1,896
Employee compensation (10,759) (10,211) (8,942)
Other costs and expenses (10,641) (9,664) (9,074)
Income (loss) from operations $ (19,193) $ (17,729) $ (16,120)
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Segment and Geographical Information - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Area [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 196,804 $ 136,268
United States    
Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Area [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets 173,390 117,478
Rest of the world    
Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Area [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 23,414 $ 18,790