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Meta headcount above __ in Q1?

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Economy·Meta

Meta headcount above __ in Q1?

NEW

$39,297 Vol.

Polymarket

$39,297 Vol.

Polymarket

75000

$19,974 Vol.

48%

76000

$3,560 Vol.

48%

77000

$6,577 Vol.

52%

78000

$1,313 Vol.

48%

79000

$7,986 Vol.

48%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered. If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market. The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings. Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used. 1) Earnings Press Release 2) Earnings Investor Presentation 3) Regulatory Filings 4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.Meta Platforms (META) ended 2025 with 78,865 employees, up 6% year-over-year amid hiring in AI infrastructure and monetization, as disclosed in its January 28 Q4 earnings release. Trader sentiment for Q1 2026 headcount markets hinges on targeted layoffs offsetting this growth: approximately 1,500 cuts in the Reality Labs division in January (10% of its ~15,000 staff) and around 700 roles eliminated on March 25 across recruiting, sales, and Reality Labs, driven by AI productivity gains and cost discipline. CFO guidance flags potential 1-2% net expansion post-layoffs, reflecting efficiency focus amid $115-135 billion full-year 2026 capex. Q1 earnings on April 29 will confirm the period-end figure, a key input for operating expense trends and margin dynamics.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered.

If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market.

The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings.

Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used.

1) Earnings Press Release
2) Earnings Investor Presentation
3) Regulatory Filings
4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.
Volume
$39,297
Market Opened
Apr 10, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered. If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market. The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings. Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used. 1) Earnings Press Release 2) Earnings Investor Presentation 3) Regulatory Filings 4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered. If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market. The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings. Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used. 1) Earnings Press Release 2) Earnings Investor Presentation 3) Regulatory Filings 4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.Meta Platforms (META) ended 2025 with 78,865 employees, up 6% year-over-year amid hiring in AI infrastructure and monetization, as disclosed in its January 28 Q4 earnings release. Trader sentiment for Q1 2026 headcount markets hinges on targeted layoffs offsetting this growth: approximately 1,500 cuts in the Reality Labs division in January (10% of its ~15,000 staff) and around 700 roles eliminated on March 25 across recruiting, sales, and Reality Labs, driven by AI productivity gains and cost discipline. CFO guidance flags potential 1-2% net expansion post-layoffs, reflecting efficiency focus amid $115-135 billion full-year 2026 capex. Q1 earnings on April 29 will confirm the period-end figure, a key input for operating expense trends and margin dynamics.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered.

If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market.

The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings.

Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used.

1) Earnings Press Release
2) Earnings Investor Presentation
3) Regulatory Filings
4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.
Volume
$39,297
Market Opened
Apr 10, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Meta’s headcount for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, as reported in its official company earnings materials, is above the listed amount. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The specified metric will be considered as reported in the company’s official earnings materials. Subsequent revisions will not be considered. If the specified company’s official earnings materials for the specified quarter are released, and the specified metric is not included, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified company does not release quarterly earnings materials for the specified quarter by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. If the specified metric is reported as a range rather than a specific number, the midpoint of the range will be used for resolution of this market. The resolution source for this market is Meta’s official company earnings materials. including press releases, investor presentations, regulatory filings, and webcast transcripts/recordings. Note: if the specified company reports multiple variations of the specified metric for the relevant quarter, the first version of the metric found in the following hierarchy of earnings materials will be used. 1) Earnings Press Release 2) Earnings Investor Presentation 3) Regulatory Filings 4) Transcripts or recordings of Earnings webcast.

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