Meta Platforms Ownership

META Stock  USD 668.99  22.71  3.28%   
Meta Platforms maintains a total of 2.19 Billion outstanding shares. The majority of Meta Platforms outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These third-party entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to shop for positions in Meta Platforms to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional holders are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Meta Platforms. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Meta Platforms as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. On January 16, 2026, Senator Markwayne Mullin of US Senate acquired $50k to $100k worth of Meta Platforms's common stock.
 
Shares in Circulation  
First Issued
2011-03-31
Previous Quarter
2.6 B
Current Value
2.6 B
Avarage Shares Outstanding
2.7 B
Quarterly Volatility
206.7 M
 
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Some institutional investors establish a significant position in stocks such as Meta Platforms in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Meta Platforms, and when they decide to sell, the stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits.
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Meta Stock Ownership Analysis

About 79.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.26. Meta Platforms recorded earning per share (EPS) of 23.52. The entity last dividend was issued on the 15th of December 2025. Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices worldwide. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Meta Platforms operates under Internet Content Information classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 83553 people. To find out more about Meta Platforms contact the company at 650 543 4800 or learn more at https://www.meta.com.
Besides selling stocks to institutional investors, Meta Platforms also allocates a substantial amount of its earnings to a pull of share-based compensation to be paid out to its employees, managers, executives, and members of the board of directors. Share-Based compensation (also sometimes called Stock-Based Compensation) is a way of paying different Meta Platforms' stakeholders with equity in the business. It is typically used as a motivation factor for employees to contribute beyond their regular compensation (salary and bonus). It is also used as a tool to align Meta Platforms' strategic interests with those of the company's shareholders. Shares issued to employees are usually subject to a vesting period before they are earned and sold.

Meta Platforms Quarterly Liabilities And Stockholders Equity

366.02 Billion

Meta Platforms Insider Trades History

Less than 1% of Meta Platforms are currently held by insiders. Unlike Meta Platforms' institutional investors, corporate insiders most likely have a limit on the maximum percentage of share ownership. This is done to align insiders' influence against Meta Platforms' private investors even though both sides will benefit from rising prices or experience loss when the share price declines. The good rule to have in mind is that the maximum share ownership percentage of the corporate insiders should not surpass 25%. View all of Meta Platforms' insider trades
 
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Meta Stock Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Meta Platforms is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Meta Platforms backward and forwards among themselves. Meta Platforms' institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Meta Platforms' securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 32025-06-30
24.6 M
Northern Trust Corp2025-06-30
22.7 M
Bank Of America Corp2025-06-30
17.7 M
Amvescap Plc.2025-06-30
17 M
Goldman Sachs Group Inc2025-06-30
16.5 M
Ubs Asset Mgmt Americas Inc2025-06-30
14.8 M
Nuveen, Llc2025-06-30
14.8 M
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-06-30
14.5 M
Alliancebernstein L.p.2025-06-30
14.2 M
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
192.6 M
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
166.3 M
Note, although Meta Platforms' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Meta Platforms Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Meta Platforms insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Meta Platforms' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Meta Platforms insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

Meta Platforms' latest congressional trading

Congressional trading in companies like Meta Platforms, is subject to rigorous scrutiny to prevent conflicts of interest and insider trading. This is governed by multiple SEC regulations which were established to foster transparency and deter members of Congress from leveraging non-public information for personal gain. This oversight helps maintain public trust and ensures that investments in Meta Platforms by those in governmental positions are based on the same information available to the general public.
2026-01-16Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired $50K to $100KVerify
2026-01-15Representative Rick LarsenAcquired Under $15KVerify
2026-01-13Representative Gilbert CisnerosAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-12-08Representative Jonathan JacksonAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-12-04Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-12-03Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-11-15Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-11-14Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-11-11Representative Michael McCaulAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-10-13Representative Michael McCaulAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-10-10Representative Val HoyleAcquired $15K to $50KVerify
2025-10-01Representative Cleo FieldsAcquired $50K to $100KVerify
2025-09-26Representative Michael McCaulAcquired $250K to $500KVerify
2025-09-12Representative Valerie HoyleAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-08-26Representative Jonathan JacksonAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-08-18Senator Angus KingAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-08-17Senator Angus KingAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-08-13Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired $15K to $50KVerify
2025-08-11Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired $15K to $50KVerify
2025-08-04Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-08-03Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-07-09Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-07-08Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-06-14Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-06-13Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-05-14Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-05-13Senator John BoozmanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-05-12Representative Rob BresnahanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-04-10Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-04-09Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-03-06Senator Shelley Moore CapitoAcquired Under $15KVerify
2025-01-17Representative Jonathan JacksonAcquired Under $15KVerify
2024-02-13Senator Tommy TubervilleAcquired Under $15KVerify
2024-01-25Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired $15K to $50KVerify
2024-01-16Senator Jerry MoranAcquired Under $15KVerify
2023-11-15Senator Tommy TubervilleAcquired Under $15KVerify
2023-10-31Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired Under $15KVerify
2023-10-11Senator Markwayne MullinAcquired $50K to $100KVerify
2023-07-26Senator Dan SullivanAcquired Under $15KVerify
2023-05-14Senator Ron WydenAcquired $50K to $100KVerify
2023-05-11Senator Tommy TubervilleAcquired Under $15KVerify
2023-05-10Senator Tommy TubervilleAcquired Under $15KVerify

Meta Platforms Outstanding Bonds

Meta Platforms issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Meta Platforms uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Meta bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Meta Platforms has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Meta Platforms Corporate Filings

F4
4th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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10K
29th of January 2026
Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance
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8K
28th of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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Is Interactive Media & Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Meta Platforms. Expected growth trajectory for Meta significantly influences the price investors are willing to assign. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. Comprehensive Meta Platforms assessment requires weighing all these inputs, though not all factors influence outcomes equally.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.107
Dividend Share
2.1
Earnings Share
23.52
Revenue Per Share
79.717
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.238
The market value of Meta Platforms is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Meta that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Meta Platforms' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Meta Platforms' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Meta Platforms' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Meta Platforms' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Understanding that Meta Platforms' value differs from its trading price is crucial, as each reflects different aspects of the company. Evaluating whether Meta Platforms represents a sound investment requires analyzing earnings trends, revenue growth, technical signals, industry dynamics, and expert forecasts. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms' quoted price indicates the marketplace figure where supply meets demand through bilateral consent.