EssilorLuxottica: Meta’s Stake in Ray-Ban Maker ‘At Least 3%’

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, holds at least a 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica, the European eyewear giant behind Ray-Ban, a board director said.

Meta is not seeking a seat on EssilorLuxottica’s board. (Photo: cavebear42  Wikimedia Commons) 

The investment has been reported by sources but has not been formally confirmed by either company, Mathieu Rosemain reported for Reuters on Dec. 9, 2025.

The two companies are working closely on Ray-Ban Meta AI-powered glasses. Jose Gonzalo, executive director at French state-owned investment bank Bpifrance and an independent director on EssilorLuxottica’s board, said Meta’s stake could rise further.

“It’s at least 3%,” Gonzalo said, adding it could be as high as 5%, though likely toward the lower end of that range.

“Nothing is stopping them from continuing to grow their stake,” he said.

Gonzalo added that Meta is not seeking a seat on EssilorLuxottica’s board. “They are not represented on the board, and they have not asked for board representation,” he said. Elisa Anzolin and Tassilo Hummel also reported for Reuters.