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Meta RSUs vest quarterly over 4 years with no cliff, meaning you start receiving shares in your first quarter. This employee-friendly structure provides immediate equity participation and reduces the risk of losing unvested compensation.
Stock Price
$648.18
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
4-year vesting split evenly (25% per year), quarterly vesting
Vesting Frequency
Quarterly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
None
Immediate vesting
Meta RSUs vest quarterly over 4 years with no cliff, meaning you start receiving shares in your first quarter. This employee-friendly structure provides immediate equity participation and reduces the risk of losing unvested compensation.
Meta RSUs vest on a 4-year vesting split evenly (25% per year), quarterly vesting schedule.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $16,204.50 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $16,204.50 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $16,204.50 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $16,204.50 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $64,818.00 |
* Based on Meta stock price of $648.18 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$16,204.50
25%
25 shares
$16,204.50
25%
25 shares
$16,204.50
25%
25 shares
$16,204.50
Meta vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs taxed as ordinary income at each quarterly vest. Meta provides automatic tax withholding. Plan for quarterly tax events.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Meta RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $648.18
= $64,818.00
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$64,818.00 × 45%
= $29,168.10
Calculate net value after taxes
$64,818.00 - $29,168.10
= $35,649.90
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Meta also offers these equity compensation programs to employees:
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