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Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

METANASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$593.00
$-34.57(-5.51%)
Market Cap$1.51T
P/E Ratio
52W High$796.25
52W Low$520.26

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

META · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$81.59B +4.9% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$35.87B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$45.72B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+4.9%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$81.18B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$81.59BCash on Hand
Total Debt$83.90BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$2.31BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 49%Debt 51%

Meta Platforms, Inc. carries a net debt position of $2.31B. Total debt ($83.90B) exceeds cash on hand ($81.59B). Meta Platforms, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 49% cash / 51% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$81.59B$83.90B = −$2.31B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
META annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$81.59B+4.9%
Dec 31, 2024$77.81B+19.0%
Dec 31, 2023$65.40B+60.5%
Dec 31, 2022$40.74B-15.1%
Dec 31, 2021$48.00B-22.5%
META cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Communication Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc.
GOOGL
$126.84B2.9%
#2
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc.YOU
META
$81.59B5.4%
#3
Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc.
VZ
$19.05B10.1%
#4
Netflix, Inc.
Netflix, Inc.
NFLX
$9.06B2.6%
#5
T-Mobile US, Inc.
T-Mobile US, Inc.
TMUS
$5.60B2.9%
Communication Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $81.59B, comprising $35.87B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $45.72B in short-term investments — reported as Meta Platforms, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Meta Platforms, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Meta Platforms, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +4.9% in 2025: increased +4.9% in 2025. Meta Platforms, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Meta Platforms, Inc. carries total debt of $83.90B against cash of $81.59B, resulting in a net debt position of -$2.31B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

META cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has $81.59B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $35.87B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $45.72B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $81.18B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Meta Platforms, Inc. · Meta Platforms, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025