Meta to create a new class of shares to fund AI push

Social media giant plans fresh equity tier to bankroll infrastructure buildout and compute investments

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·21 Oct 2026, 21:30·United States

Meta plans to introduce a fresh tier of non-voting equity to finance its expanding artificial intelligence roadmap and infrastructure needs. Disclosed alongside third-quarter financial results, the equity structure is also intended for staff remuneration and future corporate takeovers, with trading slated to commence in 2027. The tech giant highlighted the substantial capital expenditure necessary to build out compute capacity and maintain its competitive position.

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