Over the five-year period Meta’s total assets more than doubled, rising from $165,987M in 2021 to $366,021M in 2025 (+120.5%). Asset growth accelerated after 2022, with particularly large increases in 2023–2025 (annual gains of roughly 24%, 20% and 33%, respectively). Stockholders’ equity also grew in absolute terms—from $124,879M to $217,243M (+74.0%)—but the pace was steadier (single‑digit to ~22% annual increases) compared with assets. The most notable fluctuation is in liabilities, which climbed from $41,108M to $148,778M (+261.8%), with big jumps in 2022 (+46%) and especially 2025 (+59%). The balance‑sheet mix shifted toward greater leverage: liabilities as a share of assets rose from ~25% in 2021 to ~41% in 2025, while equity’s share fell from ~75% to ~59%. That pattern suggests Meta has been financing a large portion of its expansion with increased liabilities (debt or other payables) even though its equity base remains large in absolute terms. This is consistent with tech‑industry dynamics where companies ramp up capital spending, acquisitions, and investments (e.g., augmented/virtual‑reality initiatives) that inflate both assets and associated funding needs. Overall the balance sheet remains substantial and growing, but the rapid rise in liabilities increases financial leverage and merits monitoring relative to cash flows and return on those investments.
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