# Meta plans a non-voting stock class to help fund its AI buildout

> Original title: Meta wants to pay for its broad AI buildout with a newly created class of stock

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:45:34.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/q2pr6ga5qey7ym7k778yfq5kg
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/meta-wants-to-pay-for-its-broad-ai-buildout-with-a-newly-created-class-of-stock/

## Summary

Meta plans to create a new class of non-voting capital stock, distributed to existing shareholders as a stock dividend, to fund AI investment while preserving voting control for Class A and B holders. CFO Susan Li said the shares can be used for capital raising, employee compensation, and acquisitions. The announcement came with third-quarter earnings showing $64 billion in revenue, up 26% year over year.