META · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Headcount / Restructuring
Meta Platforms, Inc. · 2026-07-30 · Importance 34 · Surprise 50 · In source text
Meta had 75,472 employees as of June 30, 2026, down 1% year over year. Approximately 8,000 employees were impacted by the May 2026 headcount reduction, and most of those employees were expected to leave the reported headcount by the end of the third quarter. Severance expense contributed to higher employee compensation in R&D and to higher Family of Apps costs. The workforce reduction occurred while Meta was reallocating resources toward AI, infrastructure, and other strategic priorities.
Key facts
- Approximately 8,000 employees were impacted by the May 2026 headcount reduction, the majority of whom will no longer be reflected in headcount by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
- Headcount was 75,472 as of June 30, 2026, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
- We continue to evaluate our workforce and other needs across our business to optimize for our business and strategic priorities.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | positive | probable | — | Approximately 8,000 employees were impacted by the May 2026 headcount reduction, the majority of whom will no longer be reflected in… |