Meta Layoffs 2026: USA IT Job Cuts Amid AI Pivot + Financial Performance
Meta Platforms executed a major round of USA IT job layoffs on May 20, 2026, cutting around 8,000 employees (approximately 10% of its workforce) as part of a strategic shift toward AI infrastructure, even as the company reported robust financials with 2025 revenue reaching $200.97 billion, EBITDA of ~$105.7 billion, and Net Income (PAT) of $60.46 billion. Over the past five years, Meta has grown revenue from $117.93 billion in 2021 to nearly $201 billion in 2025, though costs have risen sharply due to heavy AI and data center investments. In his communication to affected employees, Mark Zuckerberg’s team sent emails stating: “Unfortunately, your role has been eliminated as part of today’s reorganization. We want to thank you for all you’ve contributed… Severance includes 16 weeks base pay plus additional weeks based on service.” The move reflects Meta’s aggressive efficiency drive amid strong profitability, with laid-off staff seen carrying personal items out of the Meta headquarters as the company flattens its structure to accelerate AI development.
