Meta Platforms (META)

Published 2026-03-16 • by tmtbreakout

Original Post ↗SEC:
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Thesis Summary

Meta is reportedly planning layoffs of 20% of its workforce to offset high AI infrastructure costs, an action that could increase EPS by approximately $2 per share.

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**META +3%: Planning 20% layoffs - Reuters

> Meta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as ‌Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.

_If you assume $300k-$400k per employee for ~15k employees, translates into ~$2+ in EPS, about 6% of FY26 $33._