Meta reduces employee stock awards as AI investment grows
Meta is cutting staff stock awards by five percent to fund its AI goals. This second year of equity reductions follows massive data center investments.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. announced on February 20, 2026, that it has reduced its annual distribution of stock options by approximately 5% for most employees. This reduction marks the second consecutive year the company has lowered equity-based compensation, following a similar cut last year. The decision arrives as the company reallocates its resources toward massive infrastructure and technology projects, directly affecting the compensation profile for its workforce.
