FACEBOOK INC, 10-Q filed on 4/25/2019
Quarterly Report
v3.19.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Apr. 22, 2019
Entity Information    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Trading Symbol FB  
Entity Registrant Name Facebook Inc  
Entity Central Index Key 0001326801  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Class A Common Stock    
Entity Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,402,542,856
Class B Common Stock    
Entity Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   451,945,880
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,076 $ 10,019
Marketable securities 34,167 31,095
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $216 and $229 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively 6,475 7,587
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,582 1,779
Total current assets 53,300 50,480
Property and equipment, net 27,345 24,683
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 6,747 0
Intangible assets, net 1,150 1,294
Goodwill 18,333 18,301
Other assets 2,602 2,576
Total assets 109,477 97,334
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 604 820
Partners payable 537 541
Operating lease liabilities, current 645 0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 7,980 5,509
Deferred revenue and deposits 142 147
Total current liabilities 9,908 7,017
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 6,565 0
Other liabilities 6,488 6,190
Total liabilities 22,961 13,207
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.000006 par value; 5,000 million Class A shares authorized, 2,404 million and 2,385 million shares issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively; 4,141 million Class B shares authorized, 452 million and 469 million shares issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 43,533 42,906
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (781) (760)
Retained earnings 43,764 41,981
Total stockholders' equity 86,516 84,127
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 109,477 $ 97,334
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts $ (216) $ (229)
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000,000,000 5,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 2,404,000,000 2,385,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 2,404,000,000 2,385,000,000
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,141,000,000 4,141,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 452,000,000 469,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 452,000,000 469,000,000
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue $ 15,077 $ 11,966
Costs and expenses:    
Cost of revenue 2,816 1,927
Research and development 2,860 2,238
Marketing and sales 2,020 1,595
General and administrative 4,064 757
Total costs and expenses 11,760 6,517
Income from operations 3,317 5,449
Interest and other income, net 165 161
Income before provision for income taxes 3,482 5,610
Provision for income taxes 1,053 622
Net income 2,429 4,988
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 0 1
Net income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ 2,429 $ 4,987
Earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.72
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.69
Weighted average shares used to compute earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders:    
Basic (in shares) 2,856 2,906
Diluted (in shares) 2,869 2,945
Share-based compensation expense included in costs and expenses:    
Share-based compensation expense $ 1,010 $ 955
Cost of revenue    
Share-based compensation expense included in costs and expenses:    
Share-based compensation expense 87 56
Research and development    
Share-based compensation expense included in costs and expenses:    
Share-based compensation expense 723 718
Marketing and sales    
Share-based compensation expense included in costs and expenses:    
Share-based compensation expense 113 109
General and administrative    
Share-based compensation expense included in costs and expenses:    
Share-based compensation expense $ 87 $ 72
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income $ 2,429 $ 4,988
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax (175) 94
Change in unrealized gain/loss on available-for-sale investments and other, net of tax 154 (161)
Comprehensive income $ 2,408 $ 4,921
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Class A and Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Retained Earnings
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017   2,906      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017 $ 74,347 $ 0 $ 40,584 $ (227) $ 33,990
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   12      
Issuance of common stock 3   3    
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (5)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (832)   (408)   (424)
Share-based compensation, related to employee share-based awards 955   955    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (11)      
Share repurchases (1,915)       (1,915)
Other comprehensive loss (67)     (67)  
Net income 4,988       4,988
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018   2,902      
Balances at end of period at Mar. 31, 2018 77,620 $ 0 41,134 (294) 36,780
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   2,854      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018 84,127 $ 0 42,906 (760) 41,981
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   8      
Issuance of common stock 4   4    
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (3)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (512)   (387)   (125)
Share-based compensation, related to employee share-based awards 1,010   1,010    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (3)      
Share repurchases (521)       (521)
Other comprehensive loss (21)     (21)  
Net income 2,429       2,429
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019   2,856      
Balances at end of period at Mar. 31, 2019 $ 86,516 $ 0 $ 43,533 $ (781) $ 43,764
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income $ 2,429 $ 4,988
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 1,355 949
Share-based compensation 1,010 955
Deferred income taxes 183 (47)
Other 6 8
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 1,070 788
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 84 (365)
Other assets 41 22
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net (1,190) 0
Accounts payable (96) 1
Partners payable (1) 2
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3,154 707
Deferred revenue and deposits (4) (5)
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 1,083 0
Other liabilities 184 (143)
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,308 7,860
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment, net (3,837) (2,812)
Purchases of marketable securities (6,603) (4,022)
Sales of marketable securities 1,512 4,330
Maturities of marketable securities 2,210 1,267
Other investing activities, net (50) (50)
Net cash used in investing activities (6,768) (1,287)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (512) (832)
Repurchases of Class A common stock (613) (1,774)
Principal payments on finance leases (125) 0
Net change in overdraft in cash pooling entities (177) 0
Other financing activities, net 4 3
Net cash used in financing activities (1,423) (2,603)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (44) 36
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 1,073 4,006
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period 10,124 8,204
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period 11,197 12,210
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets    
Cash and cash equivalents 11,076 12,082
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 10,124 8,204
Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest 2 0
Income taxes, net 682 736
Non-cash investing activities:    
Net change in prepaids and liabilities related to property and equipment (314) 429
Accrued property and equipment $ 1,617 $ 1,291
v3.19.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Facebook, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2019.
Use of Estimates
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 income taxes, loss contingencies, fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, collectability of accounts receivable, fair value of financial instruments, leases, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, and revenue recognition. These estimates are based on management's knowledge about current events and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), as amended, which supersedes the lease accounting guidance under Topic 840, and generally requires lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use (ROU) assets on the balance sheet and to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. We adopted the new guidance using the modified retrospective transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application and not restating comparative periods. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while our accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. For information regarding the impact of Topic 842 adoption, see Significant Accounting Policies - Leases and Note 7— Leases.

Significant Accounting Policies - Leases

On January 1, 2019, we adopted Topic 842 using the modified retrospective transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019 are presented under Topic 842, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting under Topic 840.
We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward our historical lease classification, our assessment on whether a contract was or contains a lease, and our initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to January 1, 2019. We also elected to combine our lease and non-lease components and to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and recognize the associated lease payments in the consolidated statements of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Additionally, for certain equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities.

Upon adoption, we recognized total ROU assets of $6.63 billion, with corresponding liabilities of $6.35 billion on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. This included $761 million of pre-existing finance lease ROU assets previously reported in the network equipment within property and equipment, net. The ROU assets include adjustments for prepayments and accrued lease payments. The adoption did not impact our beginning retained earnings, or our prior year condensed consolidated statements of income and statements of cash flows.

Under Topic 842, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, we consider only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is a hypothetical rate based on our understanding of what our credit rating would be. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, operating lease liabilities, current and operating lease liabilities, non-current on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
v3.19.1
Revenue (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, consists of the following (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Advertising
$
14,912

 
$
11,795

Payments and other fees
165

 
171

    Total revenue
$
15,077

 
$
11,966


Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the billing address of our customer, consists of the following (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Revenue:
 
 
 
US & Canada(1)
$
6,777

 
$
5,442

Europe(2)
3,624

 
3,027

Asia-Pacific
3,337

 
2,475

Rest of World(2)
1,339

 
1,022

Total revenue
$
15,077

 
$
11,966


(1) United States revenue was $6.36 billion and $5.09 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  
(2) Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. 
Deferred revenue and deposits consists of the following (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Deferred revenue
$
111

 
$
117

Deposits
31

 
30

    Total deferred revenue and deposits
$
142

 
$
147

v3.19.1
Earnings per Share (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share
We compute earnings per share (EPS) of Class A and Class B common stock using the two-class method required for participating securities. We consider restricted stock awards to be participating securities because holders of such shares have non-forfeitable dividend rights in the event of our declaration of a dividend for common shares.
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities are subtracted from net income in determining net income attributable to common stockholders. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock outstanding, adjusted for outstanding shares that are subject to repurchase.
For the calculation of diluted EPS, net income attributable to common stockholders for basic EPS is adjusted by the effect of dilutive securities, including awards under our equity compensation plans. In 2018, the calculation of diluted EPS also included the effect of inducement awards under separate non-plan restricted stock unit (RSU) award agreements.
In addition, the computation of the diluted EPS of Class A common stock assumes the conversion of our Class B common stock to Class A common stock, while the diluted EPS of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of those shares to Class A common stock. Diluted EPS attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the resulting net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of fully diluted common shares outstanding.
RSUs with anti-dilutive effect were excluded from the EPS calculation and they were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Basic and diluted EPS are the same for each class of common stock because they are entitled to the same liquidation and dividend rights.
The numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for our common stock are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share amounts): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class A
 
Class B
Basic EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,123

 
$
865

Less: Net income attributable to participating securities
 

 

 
1

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,122

 
$
865

Denominator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
2,396

 
460

 
2,402

 
504

Basic EPS
 
$
0.85

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.72

 
$
1.72

Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,122

 
$
865

Reallocation of net income attributable to participating securities
 

 

 
1

 

Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock
 
391

 

 
865

 

Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock
 

 

 

 
(5
)
Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted EPS
 
$
2,429

 
$
391

 
$
4,988

 
$
860

Denominator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation
 
2,396

 
460

 
2,402

 
504

Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock
 
460

 

 
504

 

Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
 

 

 
 
 
 
Employee stock options
 
1

 
1

 
3

 
3

RSUs
 
12

 
1

 
36

 
1

Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation
 
2,869

 
462

 
2,945

 
508

Diluted EPS
 
$
0.85

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.69

 
$
1.69

v3.19.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash
$
3,459

 
$
2,713

Money market funds
6,969

 
6,792

U.S. government securities
239

 
90

U.S. government agency securities
54

 
54

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
355

 
369

Corporate debt securities

 
1

Total cash and cash equivalents
11,076

 
10,019

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
16,794

 
13,836

U.S. government agency securities
8,039

 
8,333

Corporate debt securities
9,334

 
8,926

Total marketable securities
34,167

 
31,095

Total cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities
$
45,243

 
$
41,114


The gross unrealized losses on our marketable securities were $208 million and $357 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The gross unrealized gains for both periods were not significant. In addition, gross unrealized losses that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer were $204 million and $332 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. As of March 31, 2019, we considered the decreases in market value on our marketable securities to be temporary in nature and did not consider any of our investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
The following table classifies our marketable securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
Due in one year
$
12,476

Due after one year to five years
21,691

Total
$
34,167

v3.19.1
Fair Value Measurement (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement
The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions): 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at
Reporting Date Using
Description
 
March 31, 2019
 
Quoted 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
 
$
6,969

 
$
6,969

 
$

 
$

U.S. government securities
 
239

 
239

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
54

 
54

 

 

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
 
355

 

 
355

 

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
 
16,794

 
16,794

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
8,039

 
8,039

 

 

Corporate debt securities
 
9,334

 

 
9,334

 

Total cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
41,784

 
$
32,095

 
$
9,689

 
$

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at
Reporting Date Using
Description
 
December 31, 2018
 
Quoted 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
 
$
6,792

 
$
6,792

 
$

 
$

U.S. government securities
 
90

 
90

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
54

 
54

 

 

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
 
369

 

 
369

 

Corporate debt securities
 
1

 

 
1

 

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
 
13,836

 
13,836

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
8,333

 
8,333

 

 

Corporate debt securities
 
8,926

 

 
8,926

 

Total cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
38,401

 
$
29,105

 
$
9,296

 
$


We classify our cash equivalents and marketable securities within Level 1 or Level 2 because we use quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value.
v3.19.1
Property and Equipment (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions): 
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Land
$
949

 
$
899

Buildings
8,090

 
7,401

Leasehold improvements
2,019

 
1,841

Network equipment
12,964

 
13,017

Computer software, office equipment and other
1,326

 
1,187

Finance lease right-of-use assets
1,145

 

Construction in progress
8,509

 
7,228

    Total
35,002

 
31,573

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(7,657
)
 
(6,890
)
Property and equipment, net
$
27,345

 
$
24,683


Construction in progress includes costs mostly related to construction of data centers, network equipment infrastructure to support our data centers around the world, and office buildings. No interest was capitalized for all periods presented.
v3.19.1
Leases (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases
Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, data center, land, colocations and certain network equipment. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between 2019 and 2093. Many leases include one or more options to renew. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease commencement. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The components of lease costs, lease term and discount rate are as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Finance lease cost

     Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
42

     Interest
2

Operating lease cost
246

Variable lease cost and other, net
49

       Total lease cost
$
339

 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
 
     Operating leases
13.1 years

     Finance leases
15.1 years

 
 
Weighted Average Discount Rate
 
     Operating leases
3.6
%
     Finance leases
3.2
%

The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 (in millions):

 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
The remainder of 2019
$
611

 
$
53

2020
944

 
35

2021
868

 
26

2022
811

 
24

2023
776

 
24

Thereafter
5,602

 
266

Total undiscounted cash flows
9,612

 
428

Less imputed interest
(2,402
)
 
(88
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
7,210

 
$
340



As of March 31, 2019, we have additional operating and finance leases for facilities and network equipment that have not yet commenced with lease obligations of $5.77 billion and $429 million, respectively. These operating and finance leases will commence between 2019 and 2022 with lease terms of greater than one year to 25 years. This table does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or modification.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows (in millions):

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
188

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
$
2

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
$
125

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
 
     Operating leases
$
1,383

     Finance leases
$
35

Leases
Leases

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices, data center, land, colocations and certain network equipment. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between 2019 and 2093. Many leases include one or more options to renew. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease commencement. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The components of lease costs, lease term and discount rate are as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Finance lease cost

     Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
42

     Interest
2

Operating lease cost
246

Variable lease cost and other, net
49

       Total lease cost
$
339

 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
 
     Operating leases
13.1 years

     Finance leases
15.1 years

 
 
Weighted Average Discount Rate
 
     Operating leases
3.6
%
     Finance leases
3.2
%

The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 (in millions):

 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
The remainder of 2019
$
611

 
$
53

2020
944

 
35

2021
868

 
26

2022
811

 
24

2023
776

 
24

Thereafter
5,602

 
266

Total undiscounted cash flows
9,612

 
428

Less imputed interest
(2,402
)
 
(88
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
7,210

 
$
340



As of March 31, 2019, we have additional operating and finance leases for facilities and network equipment that have not yet commenced with lease obligations of $5.77 billion and $429 million, respectively. These operating and finance leases will commence between 2019 and 2022 with lease terms of greater than one year to 25 years. This table does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or modification.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows (in millions):

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
188

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
$
2

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
$
125

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
 
     Operating leases
$
1,383

     Finance leases
$
35

v3.19.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we completed business acquisitions that were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements, either individually or in the aggregate. Accordingly, pro forma historical results of operations related to these business acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2019 have not been presented. We have included the financial results of these business acquisitions in our condensed consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): 
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
18,301

Goodwill acquired
30

Effect of currency translation adjustment
2

Balance as of March 31, 2019
$
18,333

Intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):
 
 
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years)
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
Acquired users
2.5
 
$
2,056

 
$
(1,332
)
 
$
724

 
$
2,056

 
$
(1,260
)
 
$
796

Acquired technology
1.3
 
1,014

 
(909
)
 
105

 
1,002

 
(871
)
 
131

Acquired patents
5.0
 
805

 
(580
)
 
225

 
805

 
(565
)
 
240

Trade names
1.3
 
629

 
(545
)
 
84

 
629

 
(517
)
 
112

Other
2.6
 
162

 
(150
)
 
12

 
162

 
(147
)
 
15

    Total intangible assets
2.8
 
$
4,666

 
$
(3,516
)
 
$
1,150

 
$
4,654

 
$
(3,360
)
 
$
1,294


Amortization expense of intangible assets was $156 million and $169 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
As of March 31, 2019, expected amortization expense for the unamortized acquired intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
The remainder of 2019
$
400

2020
382

2021
277

2022
33

2023
26

Thereafter
32

Total
$
1,150

v3.19.1
Long-term Debt (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
In May 2016, we entered into a $2.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, and any amounts outstanding under this facility will be due and payable on May 20, 2021. As of March 31, 2019, no amounts had been drawn down, and we were in compliance with the covenants under this facility.
v3.19.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Guarantee
In 2018, we established a multi-currency notional cash pool for certain of our entities with a third-party bank provider. Actual cash balances are not physically converted and are not commingled between participating legal entities. As part of the notional cash pool agreement, the bank extends overdraft credit to our participating entities as needed, provided that the overall notionally pooled balance of all accounts in the pool at the end of each day is at least zero. In the unlikely event of a default by our collective entities participating in the pool, any overdraft balances incurred would be guaranteed by Facebook, Inc.
Other contractual commitments
We also have $4.84 billion of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of March 31, 2019, the majority of which is related to network infrastructure and our data center operations. These commitments are primarily due within five years.
Legal Matters
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 with the putative securities class action described above relating to our platform and user data practices. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them. 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), Securities and Exchange Commission, state attorneys general, and other government inquiries in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions.
Beginning on September 28, 2018, multiple putative class actions were filed in state and federal courts in the United States and elsewhere against us alleging violations of consumer protection laws and other causes of action in connection with a third-party cyber-attack that exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s code to steal user access tokens and access certain profile information from user accounts on Facebook, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them. In addition, the events surrounding this cyber-attack became the subject of Irish Data Protection Commission and other government inquiries.
In addition, from time to time, we are subject to litigation and other proceedings involving law enforcement and other regulatory agencies, including in particular in Brazil and 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.
The aforementioned inquiry of the FTC has progressed to a point that, in the first quarter of 2019, we reasonably estimated a probable loss and recorded an accrual of $3.0 billion which is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We estimate that the range of loss in this matter is $3.0 billion to $5.0 billion. The matter remains unresolved, and there can be no assurance as to the timing or the terms of any final outcome.
In addition to the FTC matter, although we believe that it is reasonably possible that we may incur a substantial loss in some of the other cases, actions, or inquiries described above, we are currently unable to estimate the amount of such losses or a range of possible losses. 
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. With respect to these matters, we evaluate the developments on a regular basis and accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. We believe that the amount or any estimable range of reasonably possible or probable loss will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business and consolidated financial statements. However, the outcome of these matters is inherently uncertain. Therefore, if one or more of these matters were resolved against us for amounts in excess of management's expectations, 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 12 — Income Taxes.
v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity
Share Repurchase Program
Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program that commenced in 2017 and does not have an expiration date. In December 2018, our board of directors authorized an additional $9.0 billion of repurchases under this program. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we repurchased and subsequently retired approximately 3.1 million shares of our Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of approximately $521 million. As of March 31, 2019, approximately $8.5 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases.
The timing and actual number of shares repurchased under the share repurchase program depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and other investment opportunities, and 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.
Share-based Compensation Plans
We maintain two share-based employee compensation plans: the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, which was amended in each of June 2016 and February 2018 (Amended 2012 Plan), and the 2005 Stock Plan (collectively, Stock Plans). Our Amended 2012 Plan serves as the successor to our 2005 Stock Plan and provides for the issuance of incentive and nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, performance shares, and stock bonuses to qualified employees, directors and consultants. Outstanding awards under the 2005 Stock Plan continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2005 Stock Plan. Shares that are withheld in connection with the net settlement of RSUs or forfeited under our Stock Plans are added to the reserves of the Amended 2012 Plan. We account for forfeitures as they occur.
Effective January 1, 2019, there were 143 million shares of our Class A common stock reserved for future issuance under our Amended 2012 Plan. The number of shares reserved for issuance under our Amended 2012 Plan increases automatically on January 1 of each of the calendar years during the term of the Amended 2012 Plan, which will continue through April 2026 unless terminated earlier by our board of directors or a committee thereof, 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.
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
 
Unvested RSUs
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Unvested at December 31, 2018
67,298

 
$
144.77

Granted
36,626

 
$
164.68

Vested
(7,985
)
 
$
128.18

Forfeited
(1,973
)
 
$
142.67

Unvested at March 31, 2019
93,966

 
$
153.98


The fair value as of the respective vesting dates of RSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1.31 billion and $1.95 billion, respectively.
As of March 31, 2019, there was $13.70 billion of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSUs. This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years based on vesting under the award service conditions.
v3.19.1
Income Taxes (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter. In each quarter, we update the estimated annual effective tax rate and make a year-to-date adjustment to the provision. The estimated annual effective tax rate is subject to significant volatility due to several factors, including our ability to accurately predict the proportion of our income (loss) before provision for income taxes in multiple jurisdictions, the effects of acquisitions, and the integration of those acquisitions.
Our 2019 effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a portion of our income before provision for income taxes being earned in jurisdictions subject to tax rates lower than 21%, the $3.0 billion legal accrual recorded in the first quarter of 2019 related to the ongoing FTC matter which is not expected to be tax-deductible, and the recognition of excess tax benefits from share-based compensation.
Our gross unrecognized tax benefits were $4.89 billion and $4.68 billion on March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. If the gross unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2019 were realized in a subsequent period, this would result in a tax benefit of $2.94 billion within our provision of income taxes at such time. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $391 million and $340 million, respectively. We expect to continue to accrue unrecognized tax benefits for certain recurring tax positions.

On July 27, 2015, the United States Tax Court (Tax Court) issued an opinion in Altera Corp. v. Commissioner (Tax Court Opinion), which concluded that related parties in a cost sharing arrangement are not required to share expenses related to share-based compensation. The Tax Court Opinion was appealed by the Commissioner to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit). On July 24, 2018, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion (Ninth Circuit Opinion) that reversed the Tax Court Opinion. The Ninth Circuit Opinion was subsequently withdrawn and the case is in the process of being reheard. Since the Ninth Circuit Opinion was withdrawn, we continue to treat our share-based compensation expense in accordance with the Tax Court Opinion. We also continue to monitor developments in this case and any impact the final opinion could have on our consolidated financial statements.
 
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. We are under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for our 2014 through 2016 tax years and by the Ireland tax authorities for our 2012 through 2015 tax years. Our 2017 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the IRS. Our 2016 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination in Ireland.
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 states that it will also apply its position for tax years subsequent to 2010, which, if the IRS prevails in its position, could result in an additional federal tax liability of an estimated, aggregate amount of up to approximately $5.0 billion in excess of the amounts in our originally filed U.S. return, plus interest and any penalties asserted. We do not agree with the position of the IRS and have filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the Notice. In March 2018, we received a second Notice from the IRS in conjunction with the examination of our 2011 through 2013 tax years. The IRS applied its position from the 2010 tax year to each of these years and also proposed new adjustments related to other transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries and certain tax credits that we claimed. If the IRS prevails in its position for these new adjustments, this could result in an additional federal tax liability of up to approximately $680 million in excess of the amounts in our originally filed U.S. return, plus interest and any penalties asserted. We do not agree with the positions of the IRS in the second Notice and have filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the second Notice. We have previously accrued an estimated unrecognized tax benefit consistent with the guidance in ASC 740 that is lower than the potential additional federal tax liability from the positions taken by the IRS in the two Notices. In addition, if the IRS prevails in its positions related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries, the additional tax that we would owe would be partially offset by a reduction in the tax that we owe under the mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act). As of March 31, 2019, we have not resolved these matters and proceedings continue in the Tax Court.
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. The timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain, and it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. Given the number of years remaining that are subject to examination, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If the taxing 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.
v3.19.1
Geographical Information (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]  
Geographical Information
Geographical Information
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, net (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
United States
$
26,474

 
$
18,950

Rest of the world(1)
7,618

 
5,733

Total long-lived assets
$
34,092

 
$
24,683

 
(1)
No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.
v3.19.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Facebook, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2019.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
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 income taxes, loss contingencies, fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, collectability of accounts receivable, fair value of financial instruments, leases, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, and revenue recognition. These estimates are based on management's knowledge about current events and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), as amended, which supersedes the lease accounting guidance under Topic 840, and generally requires lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use (ROU) assets on the balance sheet and to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. We adopted the new guidance using the modified retrospective transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application and not restating comparative periods. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while our accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. For information regarding the impact of Topic 842 adoption, see Significant Accounting Policies - Leases and Note 7— Leases.
Leases
On January 1, 2019, we adopted Topic 842 using the modified retrospective transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019 are presented under Topic 842, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting under Topic 840.
We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward our historical lease classification, our assessment on whether a contract was or contains a lease, and our initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to January 1, 2019. We also elected to combine our lease and non-lease components and to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and recognize the associated lease payments in the consolidated statements of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Additionally, for certain equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities.

Upon adoption, we recognized total ROU assets of $6.63 billion, with corresponding liabilities of $6.35 billion on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. This included $761 million of pre-existing finance lease ROU assets previously reported in the network equipment within property and equipment, net. The ROU assets include adjustments for prepayments and accrued lease payments. The adoption did not impact our beginning retained earnings, or our prior year condensed consolidated statements of income and statements of cash flows.

Under Topic 842, we determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, we consider only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is a hypothetical rate based on our understanding of what our credit rating would be. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, operating lease liabilities, current and operating lease liabilities, non-current on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
v3.19.1
Revenue (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, consists of the following (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Advertising
$
14,912

 
$
11,795

Payments and other fees
165

 
171

    Total revenue
$
15,077

 
$
11,966


Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the billing address of our customer, consists of the following (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Revenue:
 
 
 
US & Canada(1)
$
6,777

 
$
5,442

Europe(2)
3,624

 
3,027

Asia-Pacific
3,337

 
2,475

Rest of World(2)
1,339

 
1,022

Total revenue
$
15,077

 
$
11,966


(1) United States revenue was $6.36 billion and $5.09 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  
(2) Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Deferred Revenue and Deposits
Deferred revenue and deposits consists of the following (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Deferred revenue
$
111

 
$
117

Deposits
31

 
30

    Total deferred revenue and deposits
$
142

 
$
147

v3.19.1
Earnings per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted EPS Computations for Common Stock
The numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for our common stock are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share amounts): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class A
 
Class B
Basic EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,123

 
$
865

Less: Net income attributable to participating securities
 

 

 
1

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,122

 
$
865

Denominator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
2,396

 
460

 
2,402

 
504

Basic EPS
 
$
0.85

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.72

 
$
1.72

Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
2,038

 
$
391

 
$
4,122

 
$
865

Reallocation of net income attributable to participating securities
 

 

 
1

 

Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock
 
391

 

 
865

 

Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock
 

 

 

 
(5
)
Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted EPS
 
$
2,429

 
$
391

 
$
4,988

 
$
860

Denominator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation
 
2,396

 
460

 
2,402

 
504

Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock
 
460

 

 
504

 

Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
 

 

 
 
 
 
Employee stock options
 
1

 
1

 
3

 
3

RSUs
 
12

 
1

 
36

 
1

Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation
 
2,869

 
462

 
2,945

 
508

Diluted EPS
 
$
0.85

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.69

 
$
1.69

v3.19.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash
$
3,459

 
$
2,713

Money market funds
6,969

 
6,792

U.S. government securities
239

 
90

U.S. government agency securities
54

 
54

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
355

 
369

Corporate debt securities

 
1

Total cash and cash equivalents
11,076

 
10,019

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
16,794

 
13,836

U.S. government agency securities
8,039

 
8,333

Corporate debt securities
9,334

 
8,926

Total marketable securities
34,167

 
31,095

Total cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities
$
45,243

 
$
41,114

Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturities
The following table classifies our marketable securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
Due in one year
$
12,476

Due after one year to five years
21,691

Total
$
34,167

v3.19.1
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions): 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at
Reporting Date Using
Description
 
March 31, 2019
 
Quoted 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
 
$
6,969

 
$
6,969

 
$

 
$

U.S. government securities
 
239

 
239

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
54

 
54

 

 

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
 
355

 

 
355

 

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
 
16,794

 
16,794

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
8,039

 
8,039

 

 

Corporate debt securities
 
9,334

 

 
9,334

 

Total cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
41,784

 
$
32,095

 
$
9,689

 
$

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at
Reporting Date Using
Description
 
December 31, 2018
 
Quoted 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
 
$
6,792

 
$
6,792

 
$

 
$

U.S. government securities
 
90

 
90

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
54

 
54

 

 

Certificate of deposits and time deposits
 
369

 

 
369

 

Corporate debt securities
 
1

 

 
1

 

Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government securities
 
13,836

 
13,836

 

 

U.S. government agency securities
 
8,333

 
8,333

 

 

Corporate debt securities
 
8,926

 

 
8,926

 

Total cash equivalents and marketable securities
 
$
38,401

 
$
29,105

 
$
9,296

 
$

v3.19.1
Property and Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions): 
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Land
$
949

 
$
899

Buildings
8,090

 
7,401

Leasehold improvements
2,019

 
1,841

Network equipment
12,964

 
13,017

Computer software, office equipment and other
1,326

 
1,187

Finance lease right-of-use assets
1,145

 

Construction in progress
8,509

 
7,228

    Total
35,002

 
31,573

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(7,657
)
 
(6,890
)
Property and equipment, net
$
27,345

 
$
24,683

v3.19.1
Leases (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Costs
The components of lease costs, lease term and discount rate are as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Finance lease cost

     Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
42

     Interest
2

Operating lease cost
246

Variable lease cost and other, net
49

       Total lease cost
$
339

 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
 
     Operating leases
13.1 years

     Finance leases
15.1 years

 
 
Weighted Average Discount Rate
 
     Operating leases
3.6
%
     Finance leases
3.2
%
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 (in millions):

 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
The remainder of 2019
$
611

 
$
53

2020
944

 
35

2021
868

 
26

2022
811

 
24

2023
776

 
24

Thereafter
5,602

 
266

Total undiscounted cash flows
9,612

 
428

Less imputed interest
(2,402
)
 
(88
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
7,210

 
$
340

Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 (in millions):

 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
The remainder of 2019
$
611

 
$
53

2020
944

 
35

2021
868

 
26

2022
811

 
24

2023
776

 
24

Thereafter
5,602

 
266

Total undiscounted cash flows
9,612

 
428

Less imputed interest
(2,402
)
 
(88
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
7,210

 
$
340

Supplemental Cash Flow Related To Leases
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows (in millions):

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
188

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
$
2

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
$
125

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
 
     Operating leases
$
1,383

     Finance leases
$
35

v3.19.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): 
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
18,301

Goodwill acquired
30

Effect of currency translation adjustment
2

Balance as of March 31, 2019
$
18,333

Schedule of Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):
 
 
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years)
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
Acquired users
2.5
 
$
2,056

 
$
(1,332
)
 
$
724

 
$
2,056

 
$
(1,260
)
 
$
796

Acquired technology
1.3
 
1,014

 
(909
)
 
105

 
1,002

 
(871
)
 
131

Acquired patents
5.0
 
805

 
(580
)
 
225

 
805

 
(565
)
 
240

Trade names
1.3
 
629

 
(545
)
 
84

 
629

 
(517
)
 
112

Other
2.6
 
162

 
(150
)
 
12

 
162

 
(147
)
 
15

    Total intangible assets
2.8
 
$
4,666

 
$
(3,516
)
 
$
1,150

 
$
4,654

 
$
(3,360
)
 
$
1,294

Expected Amortization Expense for Unamortized Acquired Intangible Assets
As of March 31, 2019, expected amortization expense for the unamortized acquired intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
The remainder of 2019
$
400

2020
382

2021
277

2022
33

2023
26

Thereafter
32

Total
$
1,150

v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
 
Unvested RSUs
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Unvested at December 31, 2018
67,298

 
$
144.77

Granted
36,626

 
$
164.68

Vested
(7,985
)
 
$
128.18

Forfeited
(1,973
)
 
$
142.67

Unvested at March 31, 2019
93,966

 
$
153.98

v3.19.1
Geographical Information (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]  
Revenue and Property and Equipment 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, net (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
United States
$
26,474

 
$
18,950

Rest of the world(1)
7,618

 
5,733

Total long-lived assets
$
34,092

 
$
24,683

 
(1)
No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.
v3.19.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
$ in Millions
Jan. 01, 2019
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Right-of-use asset $ 6,630
Lease liability 6,350
Finance lease, right of use asset $ 761
v3.19.1
Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 15,077 $ 11,966
US & Canada    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 6,777 5,442
Europe    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 3,624 3,027
Asia-Pacific    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 3,337 2,475
Rest Of World    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 1,339 1,022
UNITED STATES    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 6,360 5,090
Advertising    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue 14,912 11,795
Payments and other fees    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 165 $ 171
v3.19.1
Revenue Deferred Revenue and Deposits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Deferred revenue $ 111 $ 117
Deposits 31 30
Total deferred revenue and deposits $ 142 $ 147
v3.19.1
Earnings per Share - Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Numerator    
Net income $ 2,429 $ 4,988
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 0 1
Net income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ 2,429 $ 4,987
Denominator    
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 2,856 2,906
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.72
Numerator    
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 2,429 $ 4,987
Denominator    
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 2,856 2,906
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 2,869 2,945
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.69
Class A Common Stock    
Numerator    
Net income $ 2,038 $ 4,123
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 0 1
Net income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ 2,038 $ 4,122
Denominator    
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 2,396 2,402
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 2,396 2,402
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.72
Numerator    
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 2,038 $ 4,122
Reallocation of net income attributable to participating securities 0 1
Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock 391 865
Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock 0 0
Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted EPS $ 2,429 $ 4,988
Denominator    
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 2,396 2,402
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock (in shares) 460 504
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 2,869 2,945
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.69
Class A Common Stock | Employee Stock Options    
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Share based payment arrangements (in shares) 1 3
Class A Common Stock | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Share based payment arrangements (in shares) 12 36
Class B Common Stock    
Numerator    
Net income $ 391 $ 865
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities 0 0
Net income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ 391 $ 865
Denominator    
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 460 504
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 460 504
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.72
Numerator    
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 391 $ 865
Reallocation of net income attributable to participating securities 0 0
Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock 0 0
Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock 0 (5)
Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted EPS $ 391 $ 860
Denominator    
Number of shares used for basic EPS computation (in shares) 460 504
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock (in shares) 0 0
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 462 508
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 0.85 $ 1.69
Class B Common Stock | Employee Stock Options    
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Share based payment arrangements (in shares) 1 3
Class B Common Stock | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:    
Share based payment arrangements (in shares) 1 1
v3.19.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities - Breakout of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,076 $ 10,019 $ 12,082
Marketable securities 34,167 31,095  
Total cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities 45,243 41,114  
U.S. government securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Marketable securities 16,794 13,836  
U.S. government agency securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Marketable securities 8,039 8,333  
Corporate debt securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Marketable securities 9,334 8,926  
Cash      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents 3,459 2,713  
Money market funds      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents 6,969 6,792  
U.S. government securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents 239 90  
U.S. government agency securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents 54 54  
Certificate of deposits and time deposits      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents 355 369  
Corporate debt securities      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 0 $ 1  
v3.19.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities - Contractual Maturities of Marketable Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Contractual Maturities of Marketable Securities    
Due in one year $ 12,476  
Due after one year to five years 21,691  
Total marketable securities $ 34,167 $ 31,095
v3.19.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]    
Gross unrealized losses on marketable securities $ (208) $ (357)
Gross unrealized losses in continuous loss position for 12 months or longer $ (204) $ 332
v3.19.1
Fair Value Measurement - Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities $ 34,167 $ 31,095
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities 41,784 38,401
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities 32,095 29,105
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities 9,689 9,296
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Total cash equivalents and marketable securities 0 0
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 16,794 13,836
U.S. government securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 16,794 13,836
U.S. government securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
U.S. government securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
U.S. government agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 8,039 8,333
U.S. government agency securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 8,039 8,333
U.S. government agency securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
U.S. government agency securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 9,334 8,926
Corporate debt securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
Corporate debt securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 9,334 8,926
Corporate debt securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities 0 0
Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 6,969 6,792
Money market funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 6,969 6,792
Money market funds | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Money market funds | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 239 90
U.S. government securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 239 90
U.S. government securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
U.S. government securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
U.S. government agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 54 54
U.S. government agency securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 54 54
U.S. government agency securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
U.S. government agency securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Certificate of deposits and time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 355 369
Certificate of deposits and time deposits | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Certificate of deposits and time deposits | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents 355 369
Certificate of deposits and time deposits | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents $ 0 0
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents   1
Corporate debt securities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents   0
Corporate debt securities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents   1
Corporate debt securities | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash equivalents   $ 0
v3.19.1
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 35,002,000,000 $ 31,573,000,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation (7,657,000,000) (6,890,000,000)
Property and equipment, net 27,345,000,000 24,683,000,000
Interest costs capitalized 0 0
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 949,000,000 899,000,000
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 8,090,000,000 7,401,000,000
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 2,019,000,000 1,841,000,000
Network equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 12,964,000,000 13,017,000,000
Computer software, office equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 1,326,000,000 1,187,000,000
Finance lease right-of-use assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 1,145,000,000 0
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 8,509,000,000 $ 7,228,000,000
v3.19.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Operating lease not yet commenced $ 5,770
Finance lease not yet commenced $ 429
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Operating lease not yet commenced, term 1 year
Finance lease not yet commenced, term 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Operating lease not yet commenced, term 25 years
Finance lease not yet commenced, term 25 years
v3.19.1
Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Finance lease cost  
Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 42
Interest 2
Operating lease cost 246
Variable lease cost and other, net 49
Total lease cost $ 339
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term  
Operating leases 13 years 1 month 5 days
Finance leases 15 years 1 month 5 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate  
Operating leases 3.60%
Finance leases 3.20%
v3.19.1
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
The remainder of 2019 $ 611
2020 944
2021 868
2022 811
2023 776
Thereafter 5,602
Total undiscounted cash flows 9,612
Less imputed interest (2,402)
Present value of lease liabilities 7,210
Finance Leases  
The remainder of 2019 53
2020 35
2021 26
2022 24
2023 24
Thereafter 266
Total undiscounted cash flows 428
Less imputed interest (88)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 340
v3.19.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 188  
Operating cash flows from finance leases 2  
Financing cash flows from finance leases 125 $ 0
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:    
Operating leases 1,383  
Finance leases $ 35  
v3.19.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Change in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Goodwill  
Goodwill beginning $ 18,301
Goodwill acquired 30
Effect of currency translation adjustment 2
Goodwill ending $ 18,333
v3.19.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 9 months 17 days    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 4,666   $ 4,654
Accumulated Amortization (3,516)   (3,360)
Net Carrying Amount 1,150   1,294
Amortization expense $ 156 $ 169  
Acquired users      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 6 months    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,056   2,056
Accumulated Amortization (1,332)   (1,260)
Net Carrying Amount $ 724   796
Acquired technology      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 1 year 3 months 18 days    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,014   1,002
Accumulated Amortization (909)   (871)
Net Carrying Amount $ 105   131
Acquired patents      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 5 years    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 805   805
Accumulated Amortization (580)   (565)
Net Carrying Amount $ 225   240
Trade names      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 1 year 3 months 18 days    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 629   629
Accumulated Amortization (545)   (517)
Net Carrying Amount $ 84   112
Other      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 7 months 6 days    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 162   162
Accumulated Amortization (150)   (147)
Net Carrying Amount $ 12   $ 15
v3.19.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]    
The remainder of 2019 $ 400  
2020 382  
2021 277  
2022 33  
2023 26  
Thereafter 32  
Net Carrying Amount $ 1,150 $ 1,294
v3.19.1
Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - 2016 Facility - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
May 31, 2016
Debt Instrument    
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 2,000,000,000.0
Amount outstanding $ 0  
v3.19.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2018
claim
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Non-cancelable contractual commitments   $ 4,840
Commitment period   5 years
Number of class actions filed | claim 2  
Loss contingency accrual   $ 3,000
Minimum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimated range of losses   3,000
Maximum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimated range of losses   $ 5,000
v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]    
Share repurchase program, authorized amount   $ 9,000,000,000.0
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares) 3.1  
Shares repurchased and retired $ 521,000,000  
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 8,500,000,000  
v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share-based Compensation Plans (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
plan
Jan. 01, 2019
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Share-based employee compensation plans, number | plan 2  
2012 Plan    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Equity incentive plan shares authorized (in shares) | shares   143,000,000
Shares reserved for issuance increase, percentage 2.50%  
v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Number of Shares    
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) 67,298  
Granted (in shares) 36,626  
Vested (in shares) (7,985)  
Forfeited (in shares) (1,973)  
Unvested at end of period (in shares) 93,966  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 144.77  
Granted (in dollars per share) 164.68  
Vested (in dollars per share) 128.18  
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 142.67  
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 153.98  
Fair value of vested RSUs $ 1,310 $ 1,950
v3.19.1
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Award Disclosures (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]  
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense $ 13,700
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense recognition period (in years) 3 years
v3.19.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Loss contingency accrual   $ 3,000  
Unrecognized tax benefits   4,890 $ 4,680
Unrecognized tax benefits that would result in tax benefit if realized   2,940  
Accrued interest and penalties   391 $ 340
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Year 2010      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss $ 5,000    
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Years 2011 Through 2013      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss   $ 680  
v3.19.1
Geographical Information - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets $ 34,092 $ 24,683
United States    
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets 26,474 18,950
Rest of the world    
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets $ 7,618 $ 5,733
v3.19.1
Label Element Value
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption $ 141,000,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption 0
Retained Earnings [Member]  
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption 141,000,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption 0
Other Assets [Member]  
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 114,000,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 111,000,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]  
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 14,000,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents $ 10,000,000