Meta is reportedly planning to cut up to 20 percent of its staff in upcoming layoffs

"Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a report. The tech giant is planning to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet's sources. According to the report, neither a date nor the exact number of layoffs has been finalized yet."

"Reuters reported that Meta's top executives have told "other senior leaders" to start "planning how to pare back." In its latest financial report, the company's employee headcount was 78,865 as of December 31, 2025, while revenue reached nearly $60 billion for the fourth quarter and more than $200 billion for the entire year."

"Meta is no stranger to major layoffs. Earlier this year, Meta targeted about 1,000 employees in its layoffs with the Reality Labs division that's responsible for the company's virtual reality and metaverse efforts. Early last year, Meta laid off about five percent of its workforce, following a smaller round of firings that same month."

Meta may be preparing for one of its largest layoffs, potentially affecting around 20 percent of its nearly 79,000-person workforce. Top executives have instructed senior leaders to begin planning workforce reductions, though no official timeline or precise figures have been confirmed. The company ended 2025 with 78,865 employees and generated over $200 billion in annual revenue. Meta has a history of significant layoffs, including a 1,000-person cut targeting Reality Labs earlier in the year and a five percent workforce reduction the previous year. Despite potential layoffs, Meta continues investing heavily in AI startups, including acquisitions like Moltbook and Manus.

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