Staggering amount wiped from Mark Zuckerberg's fortune as Meta stock falls after back-to-back court losses
By Taylor Herzlich
Published on March 27, 2026.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth has been significantly reduced following two court losses, with shares of Meta falling nearly 5% and over $20 billion worth of his own. The tech giant, which owns a 13% stake in Facebook and Instagram, shed roughly $119 billion in market cap after two verdicts found it liable for failing to protect children from sexual predators and ordered to pay $375 million in civil penalties. The losses could potentially lead to lawsuits similar to those of tobacco companies. Zuckerberg, who owns a roughly 13% of Meta, saw his net worth drop to $182.5 billion, making him the biggest loser on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list. The company is also facing lawsuits alleging that its addictive apps have led to inappropriate behavior and disruptive education.
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