Meta’s headcount stood at 75,472 as of June 30, 2026, according to its Q2 10-Q filing, but the figure still included roughly 8,000 employees from the May 2026 reduction. The majority of those positions are slated to drop from the rolls by the end of September, pointing to a material decline in Q3 headcount. Meta continues to prioritize artificial intelligence infrastructure and efficiency initiatives, with ongoing hiring freezes and selective attrition in non-core areas. Q3 results, scheduled for late October, will provide the official end-of-quarter number that resolves the market. Traders are closely watching whether further restructuring announcements or slower-than-expected attrition could alter the final tally.