Meta could be preparing for one of the biggest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant plans to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet’s sources. According to the report, neither the date nor the exact number of layoffs has yet been set.
However, Reuters reported that Meta’s top executives have told “other senior leaders” to start “planning how to reduce spending.” in his last financial reportThe company’s employee headcount was 78,865 as of December 31, 2025, while revenue reached nearly $60 billion in the fourth quarter and more than $200 billion for the full year. A Meta spokesperson said Reuters that these were “speculative reports on theoretical approaches.”
Meta is no stranger to major layoffs. Earlier this year, Meta targeted about 1,000 employees in its layoffs from the Reality Labs division, 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 layoffs that same month. Meanwhile, the company has been spending big to acquire AI startups, such as Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents, and Manus, a startup focused on AI agents for task automation.
