Pitcairn Co. Trims Holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META

Investment firm reduces stake in social media giant by 17.1% in Q3 2025

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

Pitcairn Co., an investment management firm, lowered its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 17.1% during the third quarter of 2025, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the SEC. Pitcairn Co. now owns 25,196 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at $18.5 million as of the filing.

Why it matters

Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world. Institutional investors closely monitor changes in ownership of META stock, as it can provide insights into market sentiment and the company's performance.

The details

Pitcairn Co. sold 5,193 shares of Meta Platforms during the third quarter, reducing its total holdings to 25,196 shares. The investment firm cited portfolio rebalancing and risk management as the reasons for the trimming of its META position. Meta Platforms accounts for 1.5% of Pitcairn Co.'s total investment portfolio, making it the 13th largest holding.

  • Pitcairn Co. filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 11, 2026.

The players

Pitcairn Co.

An investment management firm that owns shares in Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

A global technology company that operates social networking services and immersive computing platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Pitcairn Co.'s META holdings is a relatively small change in the grand scheme of Meta Platforms' $1.65 trillion market capitalization. However, it reflects the ongoing scrutiny and portfolio adjustments that institutional investors are making as they navigate the evolving social media and technology landscape.