META PLATFORMS, INC., DEF 14A filed on 4/16/2026
Proxy Statement (definitive)
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Cover
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type DEF 14A
Amendment Flag false
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name Meta Platforms, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001326801
v3.26.1
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based on:
Year
Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO(1) ($)
Compensation Actually Paid to PEO(2) ($)
Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3) ($)
Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(4) ($)
Total Shareholder Return(5) ($)
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return(5) ($)
Net Income (in millions)(6) ($)
Company Selected Measure: Revenue (in millions)(7) ($)
202525,125,904 25,125,904 22,057,420 38,529,346 243.32 445.33 60,458 200,966 
202427,219,874 27,219,874 24,128,445 67,302,236 215.16 263.18 62,360 164,501 
202324,399,968 24,399,968 24,028,991 77,561,793 129.58 151.42 39,098 134,902 
202227,110,418 27,110,418 22,143,280 (35,363,497)44.05 92.25 23,200 116,609 
202126,823,061 26,823,061 28,767,166 50,016,225 123.13 131.33 39,370 117,929 
        
Company Selected Measure Name Revenue"        
Named Executive Officers, Footnote Compensation for our PEO, Mark Zuckerberg, reflects the amounts reported in the section entitled "—2025 Summary Compensation Table" above for the respective years. Average compensation for non-PEO named executive officers (non-PEOs) reflects the average of the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the following named executive officers in each respective year: (i) in 2025, 2024, and 2023, Susan Li, Christopher K. Cox, Javier Olivan, and Andrew Bosworth, (ii) in 2022, Ms. Li, Mr. Olivan, Mr. Bosworth, Mr. Cox, Sheryl K. Sandberg, and David M. Wehner, and (iii) in 2021, Ms. Sandberg, Mr. Wehner, Mr. Cox, and Marne Levine.        
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote TSR is cumulative for the measurement periods beginning on December 31, 2020 and ending on December 31 of each of 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, calculated in accordance with Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K. The peer group for purposes of this table for each of 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 is the same as our Peer Group as set forth above in the section entitled "—Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Compensation-Setting Process."        
PEO Total Compensation Amount $ 25,125,904 $ 27,219,874 $ 24,399,968 $ 27,110,418 $ 26,823,061
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount 25,125,904 27,219,874 24,399,968 27,110,418 26,823,061
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount 22,057,420 24,128,445 24,028,991 22,143,280 28,767,166
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount $ 38,529,346 67,302,236 77,561,793 (35,363,497) 50,016,225
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote Average compensation "actually paid" to our non-PEOs equals the respective totals set forth in the "Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers" column after the adjustments set forth in the table below:
YearLess Stock Award Value Reported in Summary Compensation Table for the Covered Year
Plus Year-End Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Awards Granted in the Covered Year
Plus Year over Year Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Awards Granted in Prior Years
Plus Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Awards Granted and Vested in the Covered Year
Plus Year over Year Change in Fair Value of Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Covered Year
Less Fair Value of Awards Forfeited during the Covered YearLess Fair Value of Incremental Dividends or Earnings Paid on Awards
Non-PEOs 2025
17,965,002 16,442,512 5,843,418 3,929,334 8,221,664 — — 
Fair values set forth in the table above are computed in accordance with ASC 718 as of the end of the respective fiscal year, other than fair values of awards that vest in the covered year, which are valued as of the applicable vesting date.
        
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company TSR
The following graph illustrates the relationship between (i) compensation actually paid to our PEO and non-PEOs and (ii) company TSR for the measurement periods beginning on December 31, 2020 and ending on December 31 of each of 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, calculated in accordance with Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K:
CAP vs Company TSR (2025) V4.jpg
        
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
The following graph illustrates the relationship between (i) compensation actually paid to our PEO and non-PEOs and (ii) our net income for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021:
CAP vs Net Income (2025) V2.jpg
        
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Revenue
The following graph illustrates the relationship between (i) compensation actually paid to our PEO and non-PEOs and (ii) our revenue for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021:
CAP vs Revenue (2025) V3.jpg
        
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Company TSR vs. Peer Group TSR
The following graph illustrates the relationship between (i) company TSR and (ii) Peer Group TSR, each calculated for the measurement periods beginning on December 31, 2020 and ending on December 31 of each of 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and calculated in accordance with Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K:
Company TSR vs Peer TSR (2025) V2.jpg
        
Tabular List, Table
Financial Performance Measure
Revenue
        
Total Shareholder Return Amount $ 243.32 215.16 129.58 44.05 123.13
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount 445.33 263.18 151.42 92.25 131.33
Net Income (Loss) $ 60,458,000,000 $ 62,360,000,000 $ 39,098,000,000 $ 23,200,000,000 $ 39,370,000,000
Company Selected Measure Amount 200,966,000,000 164,501,000,000 134,902,000,000 116,609,000,000 117,929,000,000
PEO Name Mark Zuckerberg        
Additional 402(v) Disclosure Compensation "actually paid" to Mr. Zuckerberg equals the Summary Compensation Table total for Mr. Zuckerberg because his compensation for each applicable year was $1 in base salary and the remaining portion was "All Other Compensation."Reflects "Net Income" in our consolidated statements of income included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.Reflects "Revenue" in our consolidated statements of income included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.        
Measure:: 1          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Name Revenue        
Non-PEO NEO | Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount $ (17,965,002)        
Non-PEO NEO | Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 16,442,512        
Non-PEO NEO | Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 5,843,418        
Non-PEO NEO | Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 3,929,334        
Non-PEO NEO | Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 8,221,664        
Non-PEO NEO | Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0        
Non-PEO NEO | Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year          
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount $ 0        
v3.26.1
Award Timing Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]  
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure We maintain an equity award policy which establishes consistent policies and procedures with respect to the timing, structure, and process for the grant of equity-based awards, including for purposes of annual equity grants to our named executive officers. The grant date of our annual equity awards to our named executive officers is generally March 20th (or the next following trading date). Equity awards are not spring-loaded or otherwise timed to take advantage of material non-public information.
Award Timing Method The grant date of our annual equity awards to our named executive officers is generally March 20th (or the next following trading date).
Award Timing Predetermined true
Award Timing MNPI Considered false
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered Equity awards are not spring-loaded or otherwise timed to take advantage of material non-public information.
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value false
v3.26.1
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