Who Owns Facebook?
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A free social networking platform where people connect with friends and communities to share posts, photos, videos, message, join groups, and organize events.
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Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. is an American public technology company that operates major social media and messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, and develops virtual and augmented reality products.
A free social networking platform where people connect with friends and communities to share posts, photos, videos, message, join groups, and organize events.
Starts at $0
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. is an American public technology company that operates major social media and messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, and develops virtual and augmented reality products.
Major Shareholders
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Zuckerberg Founder, chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc. (parent of Facebook). Beneficial owner of roughly 342.5 million Meta shares, or about 13.6% of outstanding shares, and controls approximately 58% of total voting power through super‑voting Class B stock, based on recent public data and analyses as of September 23, 2025. | Founder | 13.6% | 58.0% | Sep 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Largest institutional shareholder in Meta Platforms, Inc., holding about 192.6 million shares (Class A), representing roughly 8.9% of Meta’s outstanding shares, based on Form 13F data for June 30, 2025 as compiled by Nasdaq and also reflected in later summaries (e.g., Yahoo Finance/Capital.com). | Institutional | 8.9% | — | Jun 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Major asset manager holding approximately 166.3 million Meta shares (Class A), or about 7.7% of the company’s outstanding shares, according to institutional holdings reported as of June 30, 2025 and summarized by Nasdaq and other ownership databases. | Institutional | 7.7% | — | Jun 2025 |
FMR LLC (Fidelity Investments) Through its Fidelity-branded funds, FMR LLC is a leading Meta shareholder with about 135.9 million shares, representing roughly 6.2% of Meta’s outstanding stock as of June 30, 2025, per Form 13F data and subsequent ownership summaries. | Institutional | 6.2% | — | Jun 2025 |
State Street Corporation State Street, another large index and custodial institution, holds roughly 86.9 million Meta shares, or about 4.0% of outstanding shares as of June 30, 2025, based on institutional holdings filings aggregated by Nasdaq and MarketScreener. | Institutional | 4.0% | — | Jun 2025 |
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Zuckerberg Founder, chair and CEO. Economic stake of ~13.6% of Meta’s outstanding shares, but controls roughly 58% of total voting power through super‑voting Class B shares held personally and via entities such as the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Estimates based on Meta’s recent SEC filings and 2025 analyses of its dual‑class structure. | Founder | 13.6% | 58.0% | Sep 2025 |
Vanguard Group Inc. Largest institutional shareholder. Holds approximately 192.6 million META shares, or about 8.9% of the company’s equity, largely via index and mutual funds. Voting power is lower than economic ownership because most super‑voting Class B shares are held by insiders. Stake based on 13F data summarized by Capital.com and Nasdaq institutional‑holdings tables as of mid‑ to late‑2025. | Institutional | 8.9% | 3.0% | Sep 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Second‑largest institutional holder. Owns roughly 166.3 million META shares, or ~7.7% of equity, through ETFs and other funds. Voting percentage reflects primarily Class A holdings; Class B super‑voting shares remain concentrated with insiders. Figures from September 23, 2025 ownership summaries and 13F filings. | Institutional | 7.7% | 2.6% | Sep 2025 |
FMR LLC (Fidelity Investments) Major active manager and index‑fund provider. Holds about 135.9 million META shares, or ~6.2% of outstanding equity, across various Fidelity funds. Voting power is diluted relative to economic stake due to Meta’s dual‑class capital structure. Ownership based on Yahoo Finance/Capital.com summary of institutional stakes and 2025 13F data. | Institutional | 6.2% | 2.1% | Sep 2025 |
State Street Corporation Large index‑fund manager (including SPDR ETFs). Owns roughly 86.9 million META shares, or about 4.0% of equity. Like other institutions, primarily holds single‑vote Class A shares, so its voting influence is below its economic stake. Percentages based on institutional‑holder rankings from Capital.com and Nasdaq as of mid‑ to late‑2025. | Institutional | 4.0% | 1.5% | Sep 2025 |
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