Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.49% Stake in Meta Platforms Inc

Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on April 30, 2026, reporting a significant new ownership stake in Meta Platforms Inc (META). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard disclosed beneficial ownership of 163,839,861 shares of Common Stock, representing a 7.49% ownership stake in the company. This filing indicates a substantial increase from a previous reported position of zero. According to the filing, Vanguard Capital Management exercises sole dispositive power over the entire 163,839,861 shares, while holding sole voting power over 21,701,704 shares. The reporting entity includes various affiliates such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of Meta Platforms Inc. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5% of the total class.