Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Stock Based Compensation: CHF17,797 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:META Meta Platforms Inc XSWX:META
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Price CHF452.31
GF Value CHF665.58
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What is Meta Platforms Stock Based Compensation?

Meta Platforms XSWX:META -0.75% 96 Stock Based Compensation is CHF17,797 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF665.58. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Meta Platforms's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,749 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF17,797 Mil.

Meta Platforms Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Meta Platforms Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Meta Platforms Stock Based Compensation Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8,440.04 11,171.75 12,130.55 14,880.80 16,278.28

Meta Platforms Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,664.29 3,931.01 4,423.13 4,693.74 4,748.99
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Meta Platforms Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF17,797 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF17,797 Mil mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF17,797 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Meta Platforms and its competitors.
Is Meta Platforms' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Meta Platforms' current Stock Based Compensation is CHF17,797 Mil. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Stock Based Compensation compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' Stock Based Compensation of CHF17,797 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for an Interactive Media company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Meta Platforms and its competitors. Meta Platforms's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF17,797 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a current Stock Based Compensation of CHF17,797 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF665.58, compared to a current price of CHF452.31 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF17,797 Mil. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF17,797 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF452.31 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF665.58.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF17,797 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF665.58 vs. price of CHF452.31 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meta Platforms Business Description

Address 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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