Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Return on equity 2016–2025
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
27.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 17.3% → 27.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 27.8% | -6.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 34.1% | +8.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 25.5% | +7.1 pp |
| FY2022 | 18.5% | -13.1 pp |
| FY2021 | 31.5% | +8.8 pp |
| FY2020 | 22.7% | +4.4 pp |
| FY2019 | 18.3% | -8.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 26.3% | +4.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 21.4% | +4.2 pp |
| FY2016 | 17.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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