Meta made headlines last month for announcing plans to cut 5% of its employees, controversially deeming them “low performers.” But the job cuts aren't holding Meta back from expanding in certain geographic areas.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it approved a change to its bonus policy for executives other than the CEO that will raise payouts from 75% to 200%.
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The company's executives could now earn a bonus representing 200% of their base salary, up from 75%, according to the filing.
Meta has strong fundamentals but remains less attractive compared to Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet due to overreliance on ads and social networks. Meta's potential lies in optimizing ad performance, monetizing WhatsApp, and exploring new ventures like AI, VR, and robotics. Given higher-than-historical multiples and cautious growth assumptions, Meta is upgraded to a 'cautious buy,' with significant shareholder value expected to be unlocked in the coming years.
So far this year, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has risen by $41 billion to $248 billion. This makes him the second richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Elon Musk is ahead of Zuckerberg with a net worth of $402 billion. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: So far this year, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has risen by $41 billion. He is the second richest person in the world. Take this quiz to see if you’re on track to retire. (sponsored) Most of Zuckerberg’s wealth comes from his ownership in Meta Platforms, a company he co-founded. Meta’s primary business is Facebook, the largest social network in the world. Facebook currently has over 3 billion monthly users. Meta’s share price is up 20% this year to $703. Its market cap of $1.78 trillion makes it the eighth most valuable company in the world. Zuckerberg owns about 13% of Meta’s shares. However, the company has created a special class of shares that gives him voted control. Zuckerberg founded Facebook, which is Meta’s largest and oldest product, in 2004 while an undergraduate at Harvard. Beyond Facebook, Meta owns Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Facebook has about 18% of the world’s total digital ad revenue. The only platform ahead of it is Google at 39%. In the most recently reported quarter, Meta’s revenue rose 21% to $48.4 billion. Earnings increased 50% to $8.02 per share. In the past two months, Meta’s shares have been partially driven by the possible shutdown of TikTok, which competes directly with Meta’s Instagram. If TikTok’s 170 million users cannot use the TikTok platform in the United States, one of the likely places for them to go is Instagram. Due to an order from President Trump, TikTok’s U.S. presence in America is still pending. Mark Zuckerberg Slams Apple for Lack of Innovation, Squeezing People for Profit—Is He Wrong? The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Up $41 Billion appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
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The independent oversight board, which is responsible for evaluating Meta's content policies, was not consulted before the changes were implemented.
Just a week after slashing its workforce by roughly 5%, or 3,600 employees, Meta has greenlit a compensation plan that could see its top executives pocketing bonuses of up to 200% of their base salaries.
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Meta Platforms shares have surged 49.18% this year, with a 675% increase since November 2022, driven by advancements in AI and strong financials. Meta's robust balance sheet, with $77.82 billion in cash and $62.36 billion in net income, supports its aggressive CapEx and AI investments. Risks include negative publicity, cyberattacks, and competition from Amazon and Netflix, but Meta's focus on AI and wearables offers significant growth potential.
Meta Platforms (META) has approved a new bonus plan where its executives could earn a bonus of 200% of their base salary, the social media and tech giant said in a filing.