Mark Zuckerberg smiles while walking outside at 2021 Sun Valley conference
Gains in Meta's share prices are boosting Mark Zuckerberg's net worth this year so far.
  • Mark Zuckerberg's net worth increased by roughly $12 billion in a single day thanks to Thursday gains in Meta shares.
  • Meta shares are up over 50% this year after surging 21% on Thursday morning.
  • Meta shares were boosted by the company's announcement that it will continue to cut costs this year.

Mark Zuckerberg's cost-cutting measures for Meta have borne fruits for investors — and himself — as the company's share price surged 21% on Thursday morning.