META PLATFORMS, INC., 10-Q filed on 4/27/2023
Quarterly Report
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Cover Page - shares
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Apr. 21, 2023
Entity Information    
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,551 $ 14,681
Marketable securities 25,888 26,057
Accounts receivable, net 11,044 13,466
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,000 5,345
Total current assets 52,483 59,549
Non-marketable equity securities 6,167 6,201
Property and equipment, net 84,156 79,518
Operating lease right-of-use assets 12,899 12,673
Intangible assets, net 949 897
Goodwill 20,649 20,306
Other assets 7,188 6,583
Total assets 184,491 185,727
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 3,672 4,990
Partners payable 885 1,117
Operating lease liabilities, current 1,479 1,367
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 19,345 19,552
Total current liabilities 25,381 27,026
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 16,171 15,301
Long-term debt 9,925 9,923
Other liabilities 8,219 7,764
Total liabilities 59,696 60,014
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.000006 par value; 5,000 million Class A shares authorized, 2,215 million and 2,247 million shares issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; 4,141 million Class B shares authorized, 351 million and 367 million shares issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 66,535 64,444
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,981) (3,530)
Retained earnings 61,241 64,799
Total stockholders' equity 124,795 125,713
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 184,491 $ 185,727
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.000006 $ 0.000006
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 5,000 5,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 2,215 2,247
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 2,215 2,247
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,141 4,141
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 351 367
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 351 367
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenue: $ 28,645 $ 27,908
Costs and expenses:    
Cost of revenue 6,108 6,005
Research and development 9,381 7,707
Marketing and sales 3,044 3,312
General and administrative 2,885 2,360
Total costs and expenses 21,418 19,384
Income from operations 7,227 8,524
Interest and other income, net 80 384
Income before provision for income taxes 7,307 8,908
Provision for income taxes 1,598 1,443
Net income $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.21 $ 2.74
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.20 $ 2.72
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders:    
Basic (in shares) 2,587 2,725
Diluted (in shares) 2,596 2,742
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 248 (359)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments and other, net of tax 301 (944)
Comprehensive income $ 6,258 $ 6,162
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Class A and Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Retained Earnings
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021   2,741      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 124,879 $ 0 $ 55,811 $ (693) $ 69,761
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   11      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (4)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (925)   (797)   (128)
Share-based compensation 2,498   2,498    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (34)      
Share repurchases (9,386)       (9,386)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (1,303)     (1,303)  
Net income 7,465       7,465
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022   2,714      
Balances at end of period at Mar. 31, 2022 123,228 $ 0 57,512 (1,996) 67,712
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   2,614      
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022 125,713 $ 0 64,444 (3,530) 64,799
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock (in shares)   14      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (in shares)   (6)      
Shares withheld related to net share settlement (1,009)   (960)   (49)
Share-based compensation 3,051   3,051    
Share repurchases (in shares)   (56)      
Share repurchases (9,218)       (9,218)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 549     549  
Net income 5,709       5,709
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023   2,566      
Balances at end of period at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 124,795 $ 0 $ 66,535 $ (2,981) $ 61,241
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]    
Net income $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 2,524 2,156
Share-based compensation 3,051 2,498
Deferred income taxes (620) (563)
Impairment charges for facilities consolidation 770 0
Other (7) (221)
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 2,546 2,557
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 821 573
Other assets 30 (108)
Accounts payable (1,104) (882)
Partners payable (240) (105)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 334 763
Other liabilities 184 (57)
Net cash provided by operating activities 13,998 14,076
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment (6,842) (5,441)
Proceeds relating to property and equipment 19 126
Purchases of marketable debt securities (85) (4,068)
Maturities and sales of marketable debt securities 534 5,467
Acquisitions of businesses and intangible assets (444) (853)
Other investing activities 75 (10)
Net cash used in investing activities (6,743) (4,779)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (1,009) (925)
Repurchases of Class A common stock (9,365) (9,506)
Principal payments on finance leases (264) (233)
Other financing activities 122 4
Net cash used in financing activities (10,516) (10,660)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 85 (149)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (3,176) (1,512)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period 15,596 16,865
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period 12,420 15,353
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets    
Cash and cash equivalents 11,551 14,886
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 12,420 15,353
Supplemental cash flow data    
Cash paid for income taxes, net 405 502
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized 182 0
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,466 3,709
Acquisition of businesses in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other liabilities 263 73
Settlement of convertible notes in exchange of equity securities in other current assets 0 131
Other current assets through financing arrangement in accrued expenses and other current liabilities 11 659
Repurchases of Class A common stock in accrued expenses and other current liabilities 86 221
Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets    
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 224 294
Restricted cash, included in other assets    
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets    
Restricted cash and cash equivalents $ 645 $ 173
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
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, 2022.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.

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

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2023.

Use of Estimates

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

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
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Revenue
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Advertising$28,101 $26,998 
Other revenue205 215 
Family of Apps28,306 27,213 
Reality Labs339 695 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
United States and Canada (1)
$11,449 $11,780 
Europe (2)
6,759 6,638 
Asia-Pacific7,292 6,722 
Rest of World (2)
3,145 2,768 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 
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(1)    United States revenue was $10.79 billion and $11.10 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)    Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Our total deferred revenue was $492 million and $526 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, we expect $460 million of our deferred revenue to be realized in less than a year.
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Restructuring
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
2023 Restructuring

In March 2023, we announced three rounds of planned layoffs to further reduce our company size by approximately 10,000 employees across the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments (the “2023 Restructuring”). Impacted employees in our recruiting and technology teams were notified in March 2023 and April 2023, respectively. We expect to notify employees in our business groups and remaining technology teams in May 2023. In certain regions, it may take through the end of 2023 or longer to complete these layoffs. In connection with these layoffs, we expect to incur total pre-tax severance and related personnel costs of approximately $1 billion across the FoA and RL segments. We began recording these restructuring charges in the first quarter of 2023 and expect that the remaining charges will be substantially recognized by the end of 2023 in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations.

A summary of our 2023 Restructuring pre-tax charges recorded for severance and related personnel costs in the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Research and development$324 
Marketing and sales5 
General and administrative194 
Total (1)
$523 
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(1)    Total severance and related personnel costs include $61 million of share-based compensation expense recognized for the 2023 layoffs.

Total restructuring charges recorded under our FoA segment were $468 million and RL segment were $55 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

The following is a summary of changes in the accrued severance and other personnel liabilities related to 2023 layoff activities, included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Severance Liabilities
Balance as of January 1, 2023$— 
Severance and other personnel costs462 
Cash payments (9)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$453 

We expect the liabilities as of March 31, 2023 to be substantially paid out in cash by the end of third quarter of 2023.

2022 Restructuring

In 2022, we initiated several measures to pursue greater efficiency and to realign our business and strategic priorities. This includes a facilities consolidation strategy to sublease, early terminate, or abandon several office buildings under operating leases, a layoff of approximately 11,000 employees across the FoA and RL segments, and a pivot towards a next generation data center design, including cancellation of multiple data center projects (the “2022 Restructuring”). As of March 31, 2023, we have substantially completed the 2022 employee layoff while continuing to assess facilities consolidation and data center restructuring initiatives. The 2022 Restructuring charges recorded to date were $5.23 billion, with $4.56 billion in FoA and the remainder in RL.
A summary of our 2022 Restructuring pre-tax charges, including subsequent adjustments, is as follows (in millions):
2022Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Plan to Date
Facilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel CostsData Center Assets TotalFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
TotalTotal
Cost of revenue$154 $— $1,341 $1,495 $58 $— $(168)$(110)$1,385 
Research and development1,311 408 — 1,719 484 (4)— 480 2,199 
Marketing and sales404 234 — 638 136 (2)— 134 772 
General and administrative426 333 — 759 129 (12)— 117 876 
Total $2,295 $975 $1,341 $4,611 $807 $(18)$(168)$621 $5,232 
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(1)Relates to a change in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2022.

The following is a summary of changes in the severance and other personnel liabilities related to the 2022 layoff activities, included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Severance Liabilities
Balance as of January 1, 2022$— 
Severance and other personnel costs975 
Cash payments(203)
Balance as of December 31, 2022772 
Adjustments and foreign exchange(27)
Cash payments(675)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$70 
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Earnings per Share
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
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. As the liquidation and dividend rights for both Class A and Class B common stock are identical, the undistributed earnings are allocated on a proportionate basis to the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock outstanding. For the calculation of diluted EPS, net income for basic EPS is adjusted by the effect of dilutive securities, including awards under our equity compensation plan.

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 is computed by dividing the resulting net income by the weighted-average number of fully diluted common shares outstanding.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, approximately 86 million and 48 million shares of Class A common stock equivalents of restricted stock units (RSUs), respectively, were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation as including them would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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,
 20232022
 Class AClass BClass AClass B
Basic EPS:
Numerator
Net income$4,905 $804 $6,334 $1,131 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share2,223 364 2,312 413 
Basic EPS$2.21 $2.21 $2.74 $2.74 
Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income $4,905 $804 $6,334 $1,131 
Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock804 — 1,131 — 
Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock— (3)— (7)
Net income for diluted EPS$5,709 $801 $7,465 $1,124 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share2,223 364 2,312 413 
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock364 — 413 — 
Weighted-average effect of dilutive RSUs9 — 17 — 
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share2,596 364 2,742 413 
Diluted EPS$2.20 $2.20 $2.72 $2.72 
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Financial Instruments
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
We have cash deposits with financial institutions globally. As part of our cash management strategy, we concentrate cash deposits with large financial institutions subject to the strictest regulations and our marketable securities are held in diversified highly rated securities.

Instruments Measured at Fair Value

We classify our cash equivalents and marketable debt securities within Level 1 or Level 2 because we use quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value. Our marketable equity securities are publicly traded stocks measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets to estimate their fair value. Certain other assets are classified within Level 3 because factors used to develop the estimated fair value are unobservable inputs that are not supported by market activity.

The following tables summarize our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionMarch 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$5,680 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds5,384 $5,384 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities50 50 — — 
Time deposits424 — 424 — 
Corporate debt securities13 — 13 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents11,551 5,434 437 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,706 8,706 — — 
U.S. government agency securities4,997 4,997 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,185 — 12,185 — 
Total marketable securities25,888 13,703 12,185 — 
Restricted cash equivalents579 579 — — 
Other assets93 — — 93 
Total$38,111 $19,716 $12,622 $93 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionDecember 31, 2022Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,176 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds8,305 $8,305 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities16 16 — — 
Time deposits156 — 156 — 
Corporate debt securities28 — 28 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents14,681 8,321 184 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,708 8,708 — — 
U.S. government agency securities4,989 4,989 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,335 — 12,335 — 
Marketable equity securities25 25 — — 
Total marketable securities26,057 13,722 12,335 — 
Restricted cash equivalents583 583 — — 
Other assets157 — — 157 
Total$41,478 $22,626 $12,519 $157 
Unrealized Losses on Marketable Debt Securities

The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
March 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$2,338 $(59)$6,061 $(311)$8,399 $(370)
U.S. government agency securities130 (2)4,769 (260)4,899 (262)
Corporate debt securities1,685 (25)10,194 (735)11,879 (760)
Total$4,153 $(86)$21,024 $(1,306)$25,177 $(1,392)
December 31, 2022
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$5,008 $(234)$3,499 $(247)$8,507 $(481)
U.S. government agency securities524 (17)4,415 (308)4,939 (325)
Corporate debt securities4,555 (249)7,256 (634)11,811 (883)
Total$10,087 $(500)$15,170 $(1,189)$25,257 $(1,689)

The decrease in the gross unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is due to changes in interest rates. The allowance for credit losses and the gross unrealized gains on our marketable debt securities were not material as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Contractual Maturities

The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
March 31, 2023
Due within one year$5,163 
Due after one year to five years20,725 
Total$25,888 

Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Non-recurring Basis

Our non-marketable equity securities accounted for using the measurement alternative are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because we use significant unobservable inputs to estimate their fair value. Assets remeasured at fair value on a non-recurring basis within Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $119 million and immaterial, respectively. For additional information, see Note 6 — Non-marketable Equity Securities.
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Non-marketable Equity Securities
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Non-marketable Equity Securities Non-marketable Equity Securities
Our non-marketable equity securities are investments in privately-held companies without readily determinable fair values. The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity securities that were measured using measurement alternative and equity method (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-marketable equity securities under measurement alternative:
Initial cost$6,388 $6,388 
Cumulative upward adjustments293 293 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(532)(497)
Carrying value6,149 6,184 
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method18 17 
Total$6,167 $6,201 
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Property and Equipment
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions): 
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Land$1,874 $1,874 
Servers and network assets37,282 34,330 
Buildings30,882 27,720 
Leasehold improvements6,654 6,522 
Equipment and other5,831 5,642 
Finance lease right-of-use assets3,573 3,353 
Construction in progress25,039 25,052 
Property and equipment, gross111,135 104,493 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(26,979)(24,975)
Property and equipment, net$84,156 $79,518 
Construction in progress includes costs mostly related to construction of data centers, network infrastructure, servers, and office facilities. As of March 31, 2023, construction in progress also includes $1.64 billion of servers and network assets components stored by our suppliers until required by our design manufacturers to fulfill certain purchase orders.

Depreciation expense on property and equipment was $2.48 billion and $2.12 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The majority of the property and equipment depreciation expense was from servers and network assets depreciation of $1.51 billion and $1.36 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we capitalized $53 million of interest expense related to certain eligible construction in progress assets.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded a $97 million impairment loss for leasehold improvements assets, as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts, see Note 3 — Restructuring.
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Leases
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements mostly for certain of our offices, data centers, colocations, and land. We have also entered into various non-cancelable finance lease agreements for certain network infrastructure. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between the remainder of 2023 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. Our lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$104 $98 
Interest5 4 
Operating lease cost557 411 
Variable lease cost and other, net124 90 
Total lease cost$790 $603 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we also recorded a $673 million impairment loss for operating lease right-of-use assets as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases14.3 years14.4 years
Operating leases 12.2 years12.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases3.2 %3.1 %
Operating leases3.3 %3.2 %
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
The remainder of 2023$1,362 $115 
20242,208 60 
20252,049 60 
20261,859 56 
20271,834 54 
Thereafter12,729 491 
Total undiscounted cash flows22,041 836 
Less: Imputed interest(4,391)(149)
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
Lease liabilities, current$1,479 $114 
Lease liabilities, non-current16,171 573 
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
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(1)    Lease liabilities include those operating leases that we plan to sublease or abandon as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

The table above does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or lease modification. As of March 31, 2023, we have additional operating and finance leases, that have not yet commenced, with lease obligations of approximately $10.26 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively, for data centers, colocations, offices, and network infrastructure. These operating and finance leases will commence between the remainder of 2023 and 2028 with lease terms of greater than one year to 30 years.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$478 $389 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$5 $4 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$264 $233 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$1,282 $539 
Finance leases$70 $52 
Leases Leases
We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements mostly for certain of our offices, data centers, colocations, and land. We have also entered into various non-cancelable finance lease agreements for certain network infrastructure. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between the remainder of 2023 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. Our lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$104 $98 
Interest5 4 
Operating lease cost557 411 
Variable lease cost and other, net124 90 
Total lease cost$790 $603 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we also recorded a $673 million impairment loss for operating lease right-of-use assets as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases14.3 years14.4 years
Operating leases 12.2 years12.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases3.2 %3.1 %
Operating leases3.3 %3.2 %
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
The remainder of 2023$1,362 $115 
20242,208 60 
20252,049 60 
20261,859 56 
20271,834 54 
Thereafter12,729 491 
Total undiscounted cash flows22,041 836 
Less: Imputed interest(4,391)(149)
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
Lease liabilities, current$1,479 $114 
Lease liabilities, non-current16,171 573 
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
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(1)    Lease liabilities include those operating leases that we plan to sublease or abandon as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.

The table above does not include lease payments that were not fixed at commencement or lease modification. As of March 31, 2023, we have additional operating and finance leases, that have not yet commenced, with lease obligations of approximately $10.26 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively, for data centers, colocations, offices, and network infrastructure. These operating and finance leases will commence between the remainder of 2023 and 2028 with lease terms of greater than one year to 30 years.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$478 $389 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$5 $4 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$264 $233 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$1,282 $539 
Finance leases$70 $52 
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Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible AssetsDuring the three months ended March 31, 2023, we completed a business acquisition with total purchase consideration of $430 million in cash. Substantially all of the total consideration was allocated to $88 million of intangible assets and $343 million of goodwill. Goodwill generated from the business acquisition completed was primarily attributable to expected synergies and potential monetization opportunities. The amount of goodwill generated that was deductible for tax purposes was not material. Acquisition-related costs were immaterial and were expensed as incurred. Pro forma historical results of operations related to this business acquisition have not been presented because they are not significant to our condensed consolidated financial statements. We have included the financial results of this acquired business in our condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are as follows (in millions): 
Family of AppsReality LabsTotal
Goodwill at December 31, 2022$19,250 $1,056 $20,306 
Acquisitions— 343 343 
Goodwill at March 31, 2023$19,250 $1,399 $20,649 

The following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assets and their weighted‑average remaining useful lives (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
(in years)		Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired technology5.0$513 $(154)$359 $507 $(144)$363 
Acquired patents2.8365 (284)81 380 (289)91 
Other1.960 (25)35 86 (25)61 
Total finite-lived assets938 (463)475 973 (458)515 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A474 — 474 382 — 382 
Total intangible assets$1,412 $(463)$949 $1,355 $(458)$897 

Amortization expense of intangible assets was $47 million and $40 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

As of March 31, 2023, expected amortization expense for the unamortized finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
The remainder of 2023$132 
2024132 
202586 
202641 
202724 
Thereafter60 
Total$475 
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Long-term Debt
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt Long-term Debt
In August 2022, we issued $10.0 billion of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes (the "Notes"). The following table summarizes the Notes and the carrying amount of our debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
2027 Notes20273.50%3.63%$2,750 $2,750 
2032 Notes20323.85%3.92%3,000 3,000 
2052 Notes20524.45%4.51%2,750 2,750 
2062 Notes20624.65%4.71%1,500 1,500 
Total face amount of long-term debt10,000 10,000 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(75)(77)
Long-term debt$9,925 $9,923 

Each series of the Notes in the table above rank equally with each other. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the Notes at any time, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices. We are not subject to any financial covenants under the Notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, interest expense, net of capitalized interest, recognized on the debt was $49 million.

The total estimated fair value of our outstanding debt was $9.19 billion as of March 31, 2023. The fair value was determined based on the closing trading price per $100 of the Notes as of March 31, 2023 and is categorized accordingly as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

As of March 31, 2023, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2023 through 2026$— 
20272,750 
Thereafter7,250 
Total outstanding debt$10,000 
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Liabilities
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]  
Liabilities Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows (in millions):

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Legal-related accruals (1)
$5,474 $4,795 
Accrued compensation and benefits3,392 4,591 
Accrued property and equipment2,561 2,921 
Accrued taxes3,589 2,339 
Other current liabilities4,329 4,906 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$19,345 $19,552 
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(1)Includes accruals for estimated fines, settlements, or other losses in connection with legal and related matters, as well as other legal fees. For further information, see Legal and Related Matters in Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies.

The components of other liabilities are as follows (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Income tax payable$6,946 $6,645 
Other non-current liabilities1,273 1,119 
Other liabilities$8,219 $7,764 
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Commitments and Contingencies
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Contractual Commitments

We have $17.48 billion of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of March 31, 2023, which are primarily related to our investments in network infrastructure, servers, and consumer hardware products in Reality Labs. The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
The remainder of 2023$10,745 
20242,222 
20251,500 
2026264 
2027210 
Thereafter2,536 
Total$17,477 

Additionally, as part of the normal course of business, we have entered into multi-year agreements to purchase renewable energy that do not specify a fixed or minimum volume commitment or to purchase certain server components that do not specify a fixed or minimum price commitment. We enter into these agreements in order to secure either volume or price. Using the projected market prices or expected volume consumption, the total estimated spend as of March 31, 2023 is approximately $12.22 billion, a majority of which is due beyond five years. The ultimate spend under these agreements may vary and will be based on prevailing market prices or actual volume purchased.

Legal and Related Matters

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

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

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

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

Privacy and Related Matters

Beginning on March 20, 2018, multiple putative class actions were filed in state and federal courts in the United States and elsewhere against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging various causes of action in connection with our platform and user data practices as well as the misuse of certain data by a developer that shared such data with third parties in violation of our terms and policies, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. With respect to the putative class actions alleging fraud and violations of consumer protection, privacy, and other laws in connection with the same matters, several of the cases brought on behalf of consumers in the United States were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. On September 9, 2019, the court granted, in part, and denied, in part, our motion to dismiss the consolidated putative consumer class action. On December 22, 2022, the parties entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the lawsuit, which provides for a payment of $725 million by us and is subject to court approval. In addition, our platform and user data practices, as well as the events surrounding the misuse of certain data by a developer, became the subject of U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and other government inquiries in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions. We entered into a settlement and modified consent order to resolve the FTC inquiry, which took effect in April 2020. Among other matters, our settlement with the FTC required us to pay a penalty of $5.0 billion which was paid in April 2020 upon the effectiveness of the modified consent order. The state attorneys general inquiry and certain government inquiries in other jurisdictions remain ongoing. On July 16, 2021, a stockholder derivative action was filed in Delaware Chancery Court against certain of our directors and officers asserting breach of fiduciary duty and related claims relating to our historical platform and user data practices, as well as our settlement with the FTC. On July 20, 2021, other stockholders filed an amended derivative complaint in a related Delaware Chancery Court action, asserting breach of fiduciary duty and related claims against certain of our current and former directors and officers in connection with our historical platform and user data practices. On November 4, 2021, the lead plaintiffs filed a second amended and consolidated complaint in the stockholder derivative action. We believe the lawsuits described above are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them.

We also notify the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC), our lead European Union privacy regulator under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), of certain other personal data breaches and privacy issues, and are subject to inquiries and investigations by the IDPC and other European regulators regarding various aspects of our regulatory compliance. For example, we are currently subject to an IDPC inquiry regarding Meta Platforms Ireland's ability to transfer European Economic Area Facebook user data to the United States, which is described further in "Legal Proceedings" contained in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The interpretation of the GDPR is still evolving and draft decisions in investigations by the IDPC are subject to review by other European privacy regulators as part of the GDPR's
cooperation and consistency mechanisms, which may lead to significant changes in the final outcome of such investigations. As a result, the interpretation and enforcement of the GDPR, as well as the imposition and amount of penalties for non-compliance, are subject to significant uncertainty. Although we are vigorously defending our regulatory compliance, we have accrued significant amounts for loss contingencies related to these inquiries and investigations in Europe, and we believe there is a reasonable possibility that additional accruals for losses related to these matters could be material individually or in the aggregate.

On February 14, 2022, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit against us in Texas state court alleging that "tag suggestions" and other uses of facial recognition technology violated the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifiers Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, and seeking statutory damages and injunctive relief. The case is currently scheduled for trial in January 2024. We believe this lawsuit is without merit, and we are vigorously defending it.

Beginning on June 7, 2021, multiple putative class actions were filed against us alleging that we improperly received individuals' information from third-party websites or apps via our business tools in violation of our terms and various state and federal laws and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them.

Competition

We are subject to various litigation and government inquiries and investigations, formal or informal, by competition authorities in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions. Such investigations, inquiries, and lawsuits concern, among other things, our business practices in the areas of social networking or social media services, digital advertising, and/or mobile or online applications, as well as our acquisitions. For example, in June 2019 we were informed by the FTC that it had opened an antitrust investigation of our company. On December 9, 2020, the FTC filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that we engaged in anticompetitive conduct and unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and Section 2 of the Sherman Act, including by acquiring Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 and by maintaining conditions on access to our platform. In addition, beginning in the third quarter of 2019, we became the subject of antitrust investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general. On December 9, 2020, the attorneys general from 46 states, the territory of Guam, and the District of Columbia filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that we engaged in anticompetitive conduct in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act, including by acquiring Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 and by maintaining conditions on access to our platform. The complaint also alleged that we violated Section 7 of the Clayton Act by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. The complaints of the FTC and attorneys general both sought a permanent injunction against our company's alleged violations of the antitrust laws, and other equitable relief, including divestiture or reconstruction of Instagram and WhatsApp. On June 28, 2021, the court granted our motions to dismiss the complaints filed by the FTC and attorneys general, dismissing the FTC's complaint with leave to amend and dismissing the attorneys general's case without prejudice. On July 28, 2021, the attorneys general filed a notice of appeal of the order dismissing their case and that appeal is now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. On August 19, 2021, the FTC filed an amended complaint, and on October 4, 2021, we filed a motion to dismiss this amended complaint. On January 11, 2022, the court denied our motion to dismiss the FTC's amended complaint. Multiple putative class actions have also been filed in state and federal courts in the United States and in the United Kingdom against us alleging violations of antitrust laws and other causes of action in connection with these acquisitions and/or other alleged anticompetitive conduct, and seeking damages and injunctive relief. Several of the cases brought on behalf of certain advertisers and users in the United States were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. On January 14, 2022, the court granted, in part, and denied, in part, our motion to dismiss the consolidated actions. On March 1, 2022, a first amended consolidated complaint was filed in the putative class action brought on behalf of certain advertisers. On December 6, 2022, the court denied our motion to dismiss the first amended consolidated complaint filed in the putative class action brought on behalf of certain advertisers. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them. In December 2022, the European Commission issued a Statement of Objections alleging that we tie Facebook Marketplace to Facebook and use data in a manner that infringes European Union competition rules.

Securities and Other Actions

Beginning on March 20, 2018, multiple putative class actions and derivative actions were filed in state and federal courts in the United States and elsewhere against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities
laws, breach of fiduciary duties, and other causes of action in connection with our platform and user data practices as well as the misuse of certain data by a developer that shared such data with third parties in violation of our terms and policies, and seeking unspecified damages and injunctive relief. Beginning on July 27, 2018, two putative class actions were filed in federal court in the United States against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws in connection with the disclosure of our earnings results for the second quarter of 2018 and seeking unspecified damages. These two actions subsequently were transferred and consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California with the putative securities class action described above relating to our platform and user data practices. In a series of orders in 2019 and 2020, the district court granted our motions to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims. On January 17, 2022, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the order dismissing their case, and the appeal is now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. We believe the lawsuits described above are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them.

Beginning on August 15, 2018, multiple putative class actions were filed against us alleging that we inflated our estimates of the potential audience size for advertisements, resulting in artificially increased demand and higher prices. The cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and seek unspecified damages and injunctive relief. In a series of rulings in 2019, 2021, and 2022, the court dismissed certain of the plaintiffs' claims, but permitted their fraud and unfair competition claims to proceed. On March 29, 2022, the court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted our petition for permission to appeal the district court's class certification order, and the district court subsequently stayed the case. We believe this lawsuit is without merit, and we are vigorously defending it.

We are also subject to other government inquiries and investigations relating to our business activities and disclosure practices. For example, beginning in September 2021, we became subject to government investigations and requests relating to a former employee's allegations and release of internal company documents concerning, among other things, our algorithms, advertising and user metrics, and content enforcement practices, as well as misinformation and other undesirable activity on our platform, and user well-being. We have since received additional requests relating to these and other topics. Beginning on October 27, 2021, multiple putative class actions and derivative actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws, breach of fiduciary duties, and other causes of action in connection with the same matters, and seeking unspecified damages. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them.

Beginning in January 2022, we became subject to litigation and other proceedings that were filed in various federal and state courts alleging that Facebook and Instagram cause "social media addiction" in teenage users, resulting in various mental health and other harms. A putative class action was also filed in U.S. state court on behalf of users under the age of 13, several class actions have been filed in Canada on behalf of Canadian users, and multiple school districts and one state in the U.S. have filed public nuisance claims based on similar allegations. On October 6, 2022, the federal cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The California state court proceedings are now pending before a trial judge from Los Angeles County Superior Court. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we are vigorously defending them. We are also subject to government investigations and requests from multiple regulators concerning the use of our products, and the related mental and physical health and safety impacts on teenage users.

On March 8, 2022, a putative class action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and certain of our directors and officers alleging violations of securities laws in connection with the disclosure of our earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2021 and seeking unspecified damages. We believe this lawsuit is without merit, and we are vigorously defending it.
In addition, we are subject to litigation and other proceedings involving law enforcement and other regulatory agencies, including in particular in Brazil, Russia, and other countries in Europe, in order to ascertain the precise scope of our legal obligations to comply with the requests of those agencies, including our obligation to disclose user information in particular circumstances. A number of such instances have resulted in the assessment of fines and penalties against us. We believe we have multiple legal grounds to satisfy these requests or prevail against associated fines and penalties, and we intend to vigorously defend such fines and penalties.
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Stockholders' Equity
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Share Repurchase Program

Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of our Class A common stock, which commenced in January 2017 and does not have an expiration date. As of December 31, 2022, $10.87 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases under this program. In January 2023, an additional $40 billion of repurchases was authorized under this program. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we repurchased and subsequently retired 56 million shares of our Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of $9.22 billion, including $77 million related to the 1% excise tax on net share repurchases as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As of March 31, 2023, $41.73 billion remained available and authorized for repurchases.

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

Share-based Compensation Plan

We have one active share-based employee compensation plan, the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (Amended 2012 Plan), which was amended in each of June 2016, February 2018, and December 2022. Our Amended 2012 Plan provides for the issuance of incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, performance shares, and stock bonuses to qualified employees, directors, and consultants. Shares that are withheld in connection with the net settlement of RSUs or forfeited are added to the reserves of the Amended 2012 Plan.

Pursuant to the automatic increase provision under our Amended 2012 Plan, the number of shares reserved for issuance 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, by a number of shares of Class A common stock equal to the lesser of (i) 2.5% of the total issued and outstanding shares of our Class A common stock as of the immediately preceding December 31st or (ii) a number of shares determined by our board of directors. Pursuant to this automatic increase provision, our board of directors approved an increase of 56 million shares of Class A common stock reserved for issuance, effective January 1, 2023.

In December 2022, our board of directors approved an amendment to our Amended 2012 Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Amended 2012 Plan by 425 million shares, effective March 1, 2023 (Plan Amendment). The Plan Amendment was also approved by holders of a majority of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock in December 2022. As of March 31, 2023, there were 458 million shares of our Class A common stock reserved for future issuance under our Amended 2012 Plan.

The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of the company's RSU expense, by line item in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cost of revenue$160 $160 
Research and development2,449 1,941 
Marketing and sales219 216 
General and administrative223 181 
Total share-based compensation expense$3,051 $2,498 
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2022127,110 $216.93 
Granted105,156 $196.27 
Vested(13,612)$211.80 
Forfeited(3,262)$229.43 
Unvested at March 31, 2023215,392 $206.98 

The fair value as of the respective vesting dates of RSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $2.44 billion and $2.43 billion, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized related to awards vested during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $519 million and $514 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2023, there was $42.84 billion of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards. This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years based on vesting under the award service conditions. As a result of the 2023 Restructuring related to employees notified in April 2023, approximately 8 million of unvested RSUs as of March 31, 2023, are expected to be forfeited, and $1.57 billion of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to these RSUs awards is not expected to be recognized.
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Income Taxes
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
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 U.S. tax benefits from foreign derived intangible income, the effects of tax law changes, the effects of acquisitions, and the integration of those acquisitions.

Our gross unrecognized tax benefits were $10.93 billion and $10.76 billion on March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These unrecognized tax benefits were primarily accrued for the uncertainties related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries, which include licensing of intellectual property, providing services and other transactions, as well as for uncertainties with our research tax credits. If the gross unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2023 were realized in a future period, this would result in a tax benefit of $6.62 billion within our provision for income taxes at such time. The amount of interest and penalties accrued was $1.18 billion and $1.07 billion as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. We expect to continue to accrue unrecognized tax benefits for certain recurring tax positions.

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 2019 tax years. Our 2020 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the IRS and the Irish Revenue Commissioners.

In July 2016, we received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (Notice) from the IRS related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries in conjunction with the examination of the 2010 tax year. While the Notice applies only to the 2010 tax year, the IRS stated that it will also apply its position for tax years subsequent to 2010 and has done so in years covered by the second Notice described below. We do not agree with the position of the IRS and have filed a petition in the Tax Court challenging the Notice. On January 15, 2020, the IRS's amendment to answer was filed stating that it planned to assert at trial an adjustment that is higher than the adjustment stated in the Notice. The first session of the trial was completed in March 2020 and the final trial session was completed in August 2022. We expect the Tax Court to issue an opinion in 2024. Based
on the information provided, we believe that, if the IRS prevails in its updated position, this could result in an additional federal tax liability of an estimated, aggregate amount of up to approximately $9.0 billion in excess of the amounts in our originally filed U.S. return, plus interest and any penalties asserted.

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

We have previously accrued an estimated unrecognized tax benefit consistent with the guidance in ASC 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740), that is lower than the potential additional federal tax liability from the positions taken by the IRS in the two Notices and its Pretrial Memorandum. In addition, if the IRS prevails in its positions related to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries, the additional tax that we would owe would be partially offset by a reduction in the tax that we owe under the mandatory transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. As of March 31, 2023, 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 tax authorities prevail in the assessment of additional tax due, the assessed tax, interest, and penalties, if any, could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographical Information
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographical Information Segment and Geographical Information
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes augmented and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. Our operating segments are the same as our reportable segments.

Revenue and costs and expenses are generally directly attributed to our segments. These costs and expenses include certain product development related operating expenses, costs associated with partnership arrangements, consumer hardware product costs, content costs, and legal-related costs. Indirect costs are allocated to segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, when such costs are significant to the performance measures of the operating segments. Indirect cost of revenue is allocated to our segments based on usage, such as costs related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure. Indirect operating expenses, such as facilities, information technology, certain shared research and development activities, recruiting, and physical security expenses, are mostly allocated based on headcount.
The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Revenue:
Family of Apps$28,306 $27,213 
Reality Labs339 695 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 
Income (loss) from operations:
Family of Apps$11,219 $11,484 
Reality Labs(3,992)(2,960)
Total income from operations$7,227 $8,524 

For information regarding revenue disaggregated by geography, see Note 2 — Revenue.

The following table sets forth our long-lived assets by geographic area, which consist of property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
United States$80,214 $76,334 
Rest of the world (1)
16,841 15,857 
Total long-lived assets$97,055 $92,191 
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(1)    No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.
v3.23.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
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, 2022.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures including notes required by GAAP.

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

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending December 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

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

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Earnings Per Share
We compute earnings per share (EPS) of Class A and Class B common stock using the two-class method. As the liquidation and dividend rights for both Class A and Class B common stock are identical, the undistributed earnings are allocated on a proportionate basis to the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock outstanding. For the calculation of diluted EPS, net income for basic EPS is adjusted by the effect of dilutive securities, including awards under our equity compensation plan.

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 is computed by dividing the resulting net income by the weighted-average number of fully diluted common shares outstanding.
Segment Reporting
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes augmented and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. Our operating segments are the same as our reportable segments.

Revenue and costs and expenses are generally directly attributed to our segments. These costs and expenses include certain product development related operating expenses, costs associated with partnership arrangements, consumer hardware product costs, content costs, and legal-related costs. Indirect costs are allocated to segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, when such costs are significant to the performance measures of the operating segments. Indirect cost of revenue is allocated to our segments based on usage, such as costs related to the operation of our data centers and technical infrastructure. Indirect operating expenses, such as facilities, information technology, certain shared research and development activities, recruiting, and physical security expenses, are mostly allocated based on headcount.
v3.23.1
Revenue (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Advertising$28,101 $26,998 
Other revenue205 215 
Family of Apps28,306 27,213 
Reality Labs339 695 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 

Revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers, consists of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
United States and Canada (1)
$11,449 $11,780 
Europe (2)
6,759 6,638 
Asia-Pacific7,292 6,722 
Rest of World (2)
3,145 2,768 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 
____________________________________
(1)    United States revenue was $10.79 billion and $11.10 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)    Europe includes Russia and Turkey, and Rest of World includes Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
v3.23.1
Restructuring (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
2023 Restructuring  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
A summary of our 2023 Restructuring pre-tax charges recorded for severance and related personnel costs in the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Research and development$324 
Marketing and sales5 
General and administrative194 
Total (1)
$523 
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(1)    Total severance and related personnel costs include $61 million of share-based compensation expense recognized for the 2023 layoffs.
2023 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
The following is a summary of changes in the accrued severance and other personnel liabilities related to 2023 layoff activities, included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Severance Liabilities
Balance as of January 1, 2023$— 
Severance and other personnel costs462 
Cash payments (9)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$453 
2022 Restructuring  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
A summary of our 2022 Restructuring pre-tax charges, including subsequent adjustments, is as follows (in millions):
2022Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Plan to Date
Facilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel CostsData Center Assets TotalFacilities ConsolidationSeverance and Other Personnel Costs
Data Center Assets (1)
TotalTotal
Cost of revenue$154 $— $1,341 $1,495 $58 $— $(168)$(110)$1,385 
Research and development1,311 408 — 1,719 484 (4)— 480 2,199 
Marketing and sales404 234 — 638 136 (2)— 134 772 
General and administrative426 333 — 759 129 (12)— 117 876 
Total $2,295 $975 $1,341 $4,611 $807 $(18)$(168)$621 $5,232 
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(1)Relates to a change in estimates in our data center restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
2022 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
The following is a summary of changes in the severance and other personnel liabilities related to the 2022 layoff activities, included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Severance Liabilities
Balance as of January 1, 2022$— 
Severance and other personnel costs975 
Cash payments(203)
Balance as of December 31, 2022772 
Adjustments and foreign exchange(27)
Cash payments(675)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$70 
v3.23.1
Earnings per Share (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
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,
 20232022
 Class AClass BClass AClass B
Basic EPS:
Numerator
Net income$4,905 $804 $6,334 $1,131 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share2,223 364 2,312 413 
Basic EPS$2.21 $2.21 $2.74 $2.74 
Diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income $4,905 $804 $6,334 $1,131 
Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock804 — 1,131 — 
Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock— (3)— (7)
Net income for diluted EPS$5,709 $801 $7,465 $1,124 
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share2,223 364 2,312 413 
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock364 — 413 — 
Weighted-average effect of dilutive RSUs9 — 17 — 
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share2,596 364 2,742 413 
Diluted EPS$2.20 $2.20 $2.72 $2.72 
v3.23.1
Financial Instruments (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
The following tables summarize our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionMarch 31, 2023Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$5,680 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds5,384 $5,384 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities50 50 — — 
Time deposits424 — 424 — 
Corporate debt securities13 — 13 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents11,551 5,434 437 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,706 8,706 — — 
U.S. government agency securities4,997 4,997 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,185 — 12,185 — 
Total marketable securities25,888 13,703 12,185 — 
Restricted cash equivalents579 579 — — 
Other assets93 — — 93 
Total$38,111 $19,716 $12,622 $93 
  Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
DescriptionDecember 31, 2022Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash$6,176 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds8,305 $8,305 $— $— 
U.S. government and agency securities16 16 — — 
Time deposits156 — 156 — 
Corporate debt securities28 — 28 — 
Total cash and cash equivalents14,681 8,321 184 — 
Marketable securities:
U.S. government securities8,708 8,708 — — 
U.S. government agency securities4,989 4,989 — — 
Corporate debt securities12,335 — 12,335 — 
Marketable equity securities25 25 — — 
Total marketable securities26,057 13,722 12,335 — 
Restricted cash equivalents583 583 — — 
Other assets157 — — 157 
Total$41,478 $22,626 $12,519 $157 
Available-for-sale Marketable Securities
The following tables summarize our available-for-sale marketable debt securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by major security type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
March 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$2,338 $(59)$6,061 $(311)$8,399 $(370)
U.S. government agency securities130 (2)4,769 (260)4,899 (262)
Corporate debt securities1,685 (25)10,194 (735)11,879 (760)
Total$4,153 $(86)$21,024 $(1,306)$25,177 $(1,392)
December 31, 2022
Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. government securities$5,008 $(234)$3,499 $(247)$8,507 $(481)
U.S. government agency securities524 (17)4,415 (308)4,939 (325)
Corporate debt securities4,555 (249)7,256 (634)11,811 (883)
Total$10,087 $(500)$15,170 $(1,189)$25,257 $(1,689)
Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturities
The following table classifies our marketable debt securities by contractual maturities (in millions):
March 31, 2023
Due within one year$5,163 
Due after one year to five years20,725 
Total$25,888 
v3.23.1
Non-marketable Equity Securities (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Carrying Value of Nonmarketable Equity Securities The following table summarizes our non-marketable equity securities that were measured using measurement alternative and equity method (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-marketable equity securities under measurement alternative:
Initial cost$6,388 $6,388 
Cumulative upward adjustments293 293 
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments(532)(497)
Carrying value6,149 6,184 
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method18 17 
Total$6,167 $6,201 
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in millions): 
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Land$1,874 $1,874 
Servers and network assets37,282 34,330 
Buildings30,882 27,720 
Leasehold improvements6,654 6,522 
Equipment and other5,831 5,642 
Finance lease right-of-use assets3,573 3,353 
Construction in progress25,039 25,052 
Property and equipment, gross111,135 104,493 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(26,979)(24,975)
Property and equipment, net$84,156 $79,518 
v3.23.1
Leases (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Costs
The components of lease costs are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$104 $98 
Interest5 4 
Operating lease cost557 411 
Variable lease cost and other, net124 90 
Total lease cost$790 $603 
Lease, Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental balance sheet information related to lease liabilities is as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Finance leases14.3 years14.4 years
Operating leases 12.2 years12.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases3.2 %3.1 %
Operating leases3.3 %3.2 %
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
The remainder of 2023$1,362 $115 
20242,208 60 
20252,049 60 
20261,859 56 
20271,834 54 
Thereafter12,729 491 
Total undiscounted cash flows22,041 836 
Less: Imputed interest(4,391)(149)
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
Lease liabilities, current$1,479 $114 
Lease liabilities, non-current16,171 573 
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
____________________________________
(1)    Lease liabilities include those operating leases that we plan to sublease or abandon as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.
Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
The remainder of 2023$1,362 $115 
20242,208 60 
20252,049 60 
20261,859 56 
20271,834 54 
Thereafter12,729 491 
Total undiscounted cash flows22,041 836 
Less: Imputed interest(4,391)(149)
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
Lease liabilities, current$1,479 $114 
Lease liabilities, non-current16,171 573 
Present value of lease liabilities (1)
$17,650 $687 
____________________________________
(1)    Lease liabilities include those operating leases that we plan to sublease or abandon as a part of our facilities consolidation restructuring efforts. For additional information, see Note 3 — Restructuring.
Lease, Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$478 $389 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$5 $4 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$264 $233 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$1,282 $539 
Finance leases$70 $52 
v3.23.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are as follows (in millions): 
Family of AppsReality LabsTotal
Goodwill at December 31, 2022$19,250 $1,056 $20,306 
Acquisitions— 343 343 
Goodwill at March 31, 2023$19,250 $1,399 $20,649 
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
The following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assets and their weighted‑average remaining useful lives (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives
(in years)		Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Acquired technology5.0$513 $(154)$359 $507 $(144)$363 
Acquired patents2.8365 (284)81 380 (289)91 
Other1.960 (25)35 86 (25)61 
Total finite-lived assets938 (463)475 973 (458)515 
Total indefinite-lived assetsN/A474 — 474 382 — 382 
Total intangible assets$1,412 $(463)$949 $1,355 $(458)$897 
Expected Amortization Expense for Unamortized Acquired Intangible Assets
As of March 31, 2023, expected amortization expense for the unamortized finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):
The remainder of 2023$132 
2024132 
202586 
202641 
202724 
Thereafter60 
Total$475 
v3.23.1
Long-term Debt (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments The following table summarizes the Notes and the carrying amount of our debt (in millions, except percentages):
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
2027 Notes20273.50%3.63%$2,750 $2,750 
2032 Notes20323.85%3.92%3,000 3,000 
2052 Notes20524.45%4.51%2,750 2,750 
2062 Notes20624.65%4.71%1,500 1,500 
Total face amount of long-term debt10,000 10,000 
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(75)(77)
Long-term debt$9,925 $9,923 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
As of March 31, 2023, future principal payments for the Notes, by year, are as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2023 through 2026$— 
20272,750 
Thereafter7,250 
Total outstanding debt$10,000 
v3.23.1
Liabilities (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows (in millions):

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Legal-related accruals (1)
$5,474 $4,795 
Accrued compensation and benefits3,392 4,591 
Accrued property and equipment2,561 2,921 
Accrued taxes3,589 2,339 
Other current liabilities4,329 4,906 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$19,345 $19,552 
____________________________________
(1)Includes accruals for estimated fines, settlements, or other losses in connection with legal and related matters, as well as other legal fees. For further information, see Legal and Related Matters in Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies.
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
The components of other liabilities are as follows (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Income tax payable$6,946 $6,645 
Other non-current liabilities1,273 1,119 
Other liabilities$8,219 $7,764 
v3.23.1
Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contractual Commitments The following is a schedule, by years, of non-cancelable contractual commitments as of March 31, 2023 (in millions):
The remainder of 2023$10,745 
20242,222 
20251,500 
2026264 
2027210 
Thereafter2,536 
Total$17,477 
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount
The following table summarizes our share-based compensation expense, which consists of the company's RSU expense, by line item in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cost of revenue$160 $160 
Research and development2,449 1,941 
Marketing and sales219 216 
General and administrative223 181 
Total share-based compensation expense$3,051 $2,498 
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
The following table summarizes the activities for our unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
(in thousands)
Unvested at December 31, 2022127,110 $216.93 
Granted105,156 $196.27 
Vested(13,612)$211.80 
Forfeited(3,262)$229.43 
Unvested at March 31, 2023215,392 $206.98 
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographical Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following table sets forth our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Revenue:
Family of Apps$28,306 $27,213 
Reality Labs339 695 
Total revenue$28,645 $27,908 
Income (loss) from operations:
Family of Apps$11,219 $11,484 
Reality Labs(3,992)(2,960)
Total income from operations$7,227 $8,524 
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 (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
United States$80,214 $76,334 
Rest of the world (1)
16,841 15,857 
Total long-lived assets$97,055 $92,191 
____________________________________
(1)    No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets for any period presented.
v3.23.1
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: $ 28,645 $ 27,908
United States and Canada    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 11,449 11,780
Europe    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 6,759 6,638
Asia-Pacific    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 7,292 6,722
Rest of World    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 3,145 2,768
United States    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 10,790 11,100
Family of Apps    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 28,306 27,213
Reality Labs    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 339 695
Advertising | Family of Apps    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: 28,101 26,998
Other revenue | Family of Apps    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenue: $ 205 $ 215
v3.23.1
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Total deferred revenue balance $ 492 $ 526
Deferred revenue, current $ 460  
v3.23.1
Restructuring - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
notice
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
employee
2022 Restructuring    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Expected number of positions eliminated | employee   11,000
Severance and other personnel costs $ 621 $ 4,611
Plan to Date 5,232  
2022 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs $ (18) $ 975
2023 Restructuring    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Expected number of positions eliminated | notice 10,000  
2023 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs $ 523  
Expected restructuring costs 1,000  
Family of Apps | 2022 Restructuring    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Plan to Date 4,560  
Family of Apps | 2023 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs 468  
Reality Labs | 2023 Restructuring | Severance and Other Personnel Costs    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs $ 55  
v3.23.1
Restructuring - Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 3,051 $ 2,498  
2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 621   $ 4,611
Plan to Date 5,232    
Facilities Consolidation | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 807   2,295
Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2023 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 523    
Total share-based compensation expense 61    
Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (18)   975
Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (168)   1,341
Cost of revenue      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 160 160  
Cost of revenue | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (110)   1,495
Plan to Date 1,385    
Cost of revenue | Facilities Consolidation | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 58   154
Cost of revenue | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 0   0
Cost of revenue | Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (168)   1,341
Research and development      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 2,449 1,941  
Research and development | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 480   1,719
Plan to Date 2,199    
Research and development | Facilities Consolidation | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 484   1,311
Research and development | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2023 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 324    
Research and development | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (4)   408
Research and development | Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 0   0
Marketing and sales      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 219 216  
Marketing and sales | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 134   638
Plan to Date 772    
Marketing and sales | Facilities Consolidation | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 136   404
Marketing and sales | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2023 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 5    
Marketing and sales | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (2)   234
Marketing and sales | Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 0   0
General and administrative      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 223 $ 181  
General and administrative | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 117   759
Plan to Date 876    
General and administrative | Facilities Consolidation | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 129   426
General and administrative | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2023 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs 194    
General and administrative | Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs (12)   333
General and administrative | Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance and other personnel costs $ 0   $ 0
v3.23.1
Restructuring - Changes in the Liabilities Related to Workforce Reduction (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
2022 Restructuring    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Severance and other personnel costs $ 621 $ 4,611
Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2023 Restructuring    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 0  
Severance and other personnel costs, net 462  
Severance and other personnel costs 523  
Cash payments (9)  
Ending balance 453 0
Severance and Other Personnel Costs | 2022 Restructuring    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 772 0
Severance and other personnel costs (18) 975
Cash payments (675) (203)
Adjustments and foreign exchange (27)  
Ending balance $ 70 $ 772
v3.23.1
Earnings per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Class A Common Stock | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method    
Shares excluded from EPS calc (in shares) 86 48
v3.23.1
Earnings per Share - Basic and Diluted EPS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Numerator    
Net income $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 2,587 2,725
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.21 $ 2.74
Numerator    
Net income $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 2,587 2,725
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 2,596 2,742
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.20 $ 2.72
Class A Common Stock    
Numerator    
Net income $ 4,905 $ 6,334
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 2,223 2,312
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.21 $ 2.74
Numerator    
Net income $ 4,905 $ 6,334
Reallocation of net income as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock 804 1,131
Reallocation of net income to Class B common stock 0 0
Net income for diluted EPS $ 5,709 $ 7,465
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 2,223 2,312
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock (in shares) 364 413
Weighted average effect of dilutive RSUs (in shares) 9 17
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 2,596 2,742
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.20 $ 2.72
Class B Common Stock    
Numerator    
Net income $ 804 $ 1,131
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 364 413
Basic EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.21 $ 2.74
Numerator    
Net income $ 804 $ 1,131
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 (3) (7)
Net income for diluted EPS $ 801 $ 1,124
Denominator    
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 364 413
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock (in shares) 0 0
Weighted average effect of dilutive RSUs (in shares) 0 0
Number of shares used for diluted EPS computation (in shares) 364 413
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) $ 2.20 $ 2.72
v3.23.1
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,551 $ 14,681
Marketable securities: 25,888  
Marketable equity securities   25
Total marketable securities 25,888 26,057
Restricted cash equivalents 579 583
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 93 157
Total 38,111 41,478
U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 8,706 8,708
U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 4,997 4,989
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 12,185 12,335
Cash    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 5,680 6,176
Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 5,384 8,305
U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 50 16
Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 424 156
Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 13 28
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 5,434 8,321
Marketable equity securities   25
Total marketable securities 13,703 13,722
Restricted cash equivalents 579 583
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total 19,716 22,626
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 8,706 8,708
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 4,997 4,989
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 5,384 8,305
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 50 16
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 437 184
Marketable equity securities   0
Total marketable securities 12,185 12,335
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total 12,622 12,519
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 12,185 12,335
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 424 156
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 13 28
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Marketable equity securities   0
Total marketable securities 0 0
Restricted cash equivalents 0 0
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 93 157
Total 93 157
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Marketable securities: 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. government and agency securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Time deposits    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.1
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Non-marketable equity securities $ 6,167 $ 6,201
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Non-marketable equity securities $ 119  
v3.23.1
Financial Instruments - Available-for-sale Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value $ 4,153 $ 10,087
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (86) (500)
12 months or greater, fair value 21,024 15,170
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (1,306) (1,189)
Fair value 25,177 25,257
Unrealized losses (1,392) (1,689)
U.S. government securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 2,338 5,008
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (59) (234)
12 months or greater, fair value 6,061 3,499
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (311) (247)
Fair value 8,399 8,507
Unrealized losses (370) (481)
U.S. government and agency securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 130 524
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (2) (17)
12 months or greater, fair value 4,769 4,415
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (260) (308)
Fair value 4,899 4,939
Unrealized losses (262) (325)
Corporate debt securities    
Marketable Securities [Line Items]    
Less than 12 months, fair value 1,685 4,555
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses (25) (249)
12 months or greater, fair value 10,194 7,256
12 months or greater, unrealized losses (735) (634)
Fair value 11,879 11,811
Unrealized losses $ (760) $ (883)
v3.23.1
Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturities of Marketable Debt Securities (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Contractual Maturities of Marketable Securities  
Due within one year $ 5,163
Due after one year to five years 20,725
Total $ 25,888
v3.23.1
Non-marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Initial cost $ 6,388 $ 6,388
Cumulative upward adjustments 293 293
Cumulative impairment/downward adjustments (532) (497)
Carrying value 6,149 6,184
Non-marketable equity securities under equity method 18 17
Total $ 6,167 $ 6,201
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment - Summary (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Finance lease right-of-use assets $ 3,573 $ 3,353
Property and equipment, gross 111,135 104,493
Less: Accumulated depreciation (26,979) (24,975)
Property and equipment, net 84,156 79,518
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 1,874 1,874
Servers and network assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 37,282 34,330
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 30,882 27,720
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 6,654 6,522
Equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 5,831 5,642
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 25,039 $ 25,052
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Depreciation $ 2,480 $ 2,120  
2022 Restructuring      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Severance and other personnel costs 621   $ 4,611
Data Center Assets | 2022 Restructuring      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Severance and other personnel costs (168)   $ 1,341
Leasehold improvements | 2022 Restructuring      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Severance and other personnel costs 97    
Servers and network assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Construction in progress 1,640    
Depreciation 1,510 $ 1,360  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Interest costs capitalized $ 53    
v3.23.1
Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:    
Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 104 $ 98
Interest 5 4
Operating lease cost 557 411
Variable lease cost and other, net 124 90
Total lease cost $ 790 $ 603
v3.23.1
Leases - Lease, Balance Sheet Information (Details)
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term:    
Finance leases (in years) 14 years 3 months 18 days 14 years 4 months 24 days
Operating leases (in years) 12 years 2 months 12 days 12 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate:    
Finance leases 3.20% 3.10%
Operating leases 3.30% 3.20%
v3.23.1
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]    
The remainder of 2023 $ 1,362  
2024 2,208  
2025 2,049  
2026 1,859  
2027 1,834  
Thereafter 12,729  
Total undiscounted cash flows 22,041  
Less: Imputed interest (4,391)  
Present value of lease liabilities 17,650  
Operating lease liabilities, current 1,479 $ 1,367
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 16,171 $ 15,301
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]    
The remainder of 2023 115  
2024 60  
2025 60  
2026 56  
2027 54  
Thereafter 491  
Total undiscounted cash flows 836  
Less: Imputed interest (149)  
Present value of lease liabilities 687  
Lease liabilities, current 114  
Lease liabilities, non-current $ 573  
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other liabilities  
v3.23.1
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease not yet commenced $ 10,260  
Finance lease not yet commenced 1,330  
2022 Restructuring    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs 621 $ 4,611
Operating Lease, ROU Asset | 2022 Restructuring    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Severance and other personnel costs $ 673  
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease not yet commenced, term 1 year  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease not yet commenced, term 30 years  
v3.23.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 478 $ 389
Operating cash flows for finance leases 5 4
Financing cash flows for finance leases 264 233
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:    
Operating leases 1,282 539
Finance leases $ 70 $ 52
v3.23.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 20,649   $ 20,306
Amortization expense 47 $ 40  
2023 Business Acquisition      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Consideration transferred 430    
Intangible assets acquired 88    
Goodwill $ 343    
v3.23.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Change in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 20,306
Acquisitions 343
Goodwill, ending balance 20,649
Family of Apps  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 19,250
Acquisitions 0
Goodwill, ending balance 19,250
Reality Labs  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 1,056
Acquisitions 343
Goodwill, ending balance $ 1,399
v3.23.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 938 $ 973
Accumulated Amortization (463) (458)
Net Carrying Amount 475 515
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Total indefinite-lived assets 474 382
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,412 1,355
Accumulated Amortization (463) (458)
Net Carrying Amount $ 949 897
Acquired technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 5 years  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 513 507
Accumulated Amortization (154) (144)
Net Carrying Amount 359 363
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (154) (144)
Acquired patents    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 2 years 9 months 18 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 365 380
Accumulated Amortization (284) (289)
Net Carrying Amount 81 91
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (284) (289)
Other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Lives (in years) 1 year 10 months 24 days  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 60 86
Accumulated Amortization (25) (25)
Net Carrying Amount 35 61
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (25) $ (25)
v3.23.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]    
The remainder of 2023 $ 132  
2024 132  
2025 86  
2026 41  
2027 24  
Thereafter 60  
Net Carrying Amount $ 475 $ 515
v3.23.1
Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument    
Interest expense, debt $ 49  
Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Debt instrument, face amount   $ 10,000
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Long-term debt, fair value $ 9,190  
v3.23.1
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument    
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 10,000 $ 10,000
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net (75) (77)
Long-term debt $ 9,925 9,923
2027 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 3.50%  
Effective Interest Rate 3.63%  
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 2,750 2,750
2032 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 3.85%  
Effective Interest Rate 3.92%  
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 3,000 3,000
2052 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.45%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.51%  
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 2,750 2,750
2062 Notes    
Debt Instrument    
Stated Interest Rate 4.65%  
Effective Interest Rate 4.71%  
Total face amount of long-term debt $ 1,500 $ 1,500
v3.23.1
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2023 through 2026 $ 0  
2027 2,750  
Thereafter 7,250  
Total outstanding debt $ 10,000 $ 10,000
v3.23.1
Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Legal-related accruals $ 5,474 $ 4,795
Accrued compensation and benefits 3,392 4,591
Accrued property and equipment 2,561 2,921
Accrued taxes 3,589 2,339
Other current liabilities 4,329 4,906
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 19,345 $ 19,552
v3.23.1
Liabilities - Schedule of Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Liabilities [Abstract]    
Income tax payable $ 6,946 $ 6,645
Other non-current liabilities 1,273 1,119
Other liabilities $ 8,219 $ 7,764
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 27, 2018
classAction
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2022
notice
Dec. 09, 2020
State
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Non-cancelable contractual obligations       $ 17,477    
Total estimated spend, purchase commitment       $ 12,220    
Commitment period       5 years    
Number of class actions filed | classAction   2        
Amount awarded to other party $ 725          
Number of states U.S attorney generals filed complaints from | State           46
Number of states that have filed public nuisance claims | notice         1  
FTC Inquiry            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Payment of penalty for settlement     $ 5,000      
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
The remainder of 2023 $ 10,745
2024 2,222
2025 1,500
2026 264
2027 210
Thereafter 2,536
Total $ 17,477
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Jan. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 41,730      
Shares repurchased and retired 9,218 $ 9,386    
Excise tax related to share repurchase $ 77      
January 2017 Share Repurchase Program        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Remaining authorized repurchase amount       $ 10,870
January 2023 Share Repurchase Program        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Share repurchase program, authorized amount     $ 40,000  
Class A Common Stock        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award        
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares) 56      
Shares repurchased and retired $ 9,220      
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share-based Compensation Plans (Detail)
shares in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2023
shares
Jan. 01, 2023
shares
Mar. 31, 2023
plan
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Share-based employee compensation plans, number | plan     1
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares) 425 56  
Equity Incentive Plan 2012      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Shares reserved for issuance increase, percentage     2.50%
Equity incentive plan shares authorized (in shares)     458
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Total share-based compensation expense $ 3,051 $ 2,498
Cost of revenue    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Total share-based compensation expense 160 160
Research and development    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Total share-based compensation expense 2,449 1,941
Marketing and sales    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Total share-based compensation expense 219 216
General and administrative    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award    
Total share-based compensation expense $ 223 $ 181
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
shares in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 127,110
Granted (in shares) | shares 105,156
Vested (in shares) | shares (13,612)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (3,262)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) | shares 215,392
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share  
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 216.93
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 196.27
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 211.80
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 229.43
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 206.98
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Award Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Apr. 19, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense $ 42,840    
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense recognition period (in years) 3 years    
2023 Restructuring | Subsequent event      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense, not expected to be recognized     $ 1,570
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Fair value of vested RSUs $ 2,440 $ 2,430  
Tax benefit $ 519 $ 514  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 2023 Restructuring | Subsequent event      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Awards expected to be forfeited (in shares)     8
v3.23.1
Income Taxes (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
notice
Jul. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits     $ 10,930 $ 10,760
Unrecognized tax benefits that would result in tax benefit if realized     6,620  
Accrued interest and penalties     $ 1,180 $ 1,070
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Year 2010        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss   $ 9,000    
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Years 2011 Through 2013        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss $ 680      
Number of notices | notice 2      
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographical Information - Narrative (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
reportable_segment
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments (in segments) 2
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographical Information - Segment Information of Revenue and Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenue: $ 28,645 $ 27,908
Income (loss) from operations: 7,227 8,524
Family of Apps    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenue: 28,306 27,213
Income (loss) from operations: 11,219 11,484
Reality Labs    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenue: 339 695
Income (loss) from operations: $ (3,992) $ (2,960)
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographical Information - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets $ 97,055 $ 92,191
United States    
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets 80,214 76,334
Rest of the world    
Long-Lived Assets By Geographical Area    
Total long-lived assets $ 16,841 $ 15,857