Oppenheimer said Meta's plan to issue non-voting Class C shares to all shareholders on Jan. 19, 2027 is likely designed to protect CEO Mark Zuckerberg's voting control amid a potential California wealth tax (Prop 40), a one-time 5% levy on residents with net worth above $1 billion that could cost him $10 billion to $15 billion in 2027. The firm maintained its Perform rating and $710 price target, and it expects Meta to raise capital for its AI buildout, though below the hundreds of billions of dollars the company cited. As of Oct. 1, Zuckerberg held 60.6% of voting power and 13.4% of shares outstanding. Analyst Jason Helfstein estimated his voting power would fall to 56.3% if he raised $15 billion personally and Meta raised $150 billion without non-voting stock, a level that is still above 50%.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 648.91 |
| Change that session | -6.97% |
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