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Meta Slashes Stock Options Amid AI Investment
20 Feb
Summary
- Meta reduced annual stock options by about 5% for most staff.
- Company is investing billions into artificial intelligence initiatives.
- Capital expenditure for 2026 is projected between $115B and $135B.
Meta is cutting its annual stock option grants by approximately 5% for a majority of its workforce, according to a recent report. This decision aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to allocate significant capital towards the company's artificial intelligence objectives.
This reduction in equity-based awards follows a similar cut of roughly 10% implemented last year, which had previously surprised some employees. The company's aggressive pursuit of AI leadership necessitates substantial financial commitments.
Meta's projected capital expenditure for 2026 is substantial, estimated to be between $115 billion and $135 billion. These investments underscore the intense competition among major technology firms to develop advanced AI capabilities and infrastructure.
