META Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield
META has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 2.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.07% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.525 | +5% | 0.09% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.11% |
META Dividend FAQ
Meta Platforms, Inc. operates as a global technology conglomerate focused on social networking, artificial intelligence, and immersive hardware. The company is structured into two primary segments: Family of Apps (FoA), which encompasses Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads; and Reality Labs (RL), which develops virtual reality (VR) headsets, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and neural interface technology. Meta generates the vast majority of its revenue through digital advertising, leveraging its massive user base to provide targeted marketing solutions for businesses.
What is the Dividend Yield of META?
As of May 2026, META's dividend yield is 0.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 614.23.
Does META pay a dividend?
As of May 2026, META paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-16 and the payout was 0.525 USD.
How often does META pay dividends?
META pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, META has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-16.
META dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for META for the next payments are between 0.502 (-4.4%) and 0.525 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.34%.
Will META pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta Platforms (META) is currently unknown.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for META?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta Platforms (META) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
What is the Dividend Growth of META?
META's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.00% per year. Strong growth: META's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of META?
META's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.67%. If you bought META's shares at 313.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.67% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of META?
META Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Meta Platforms has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does META have a good Dividend Yield?
META's 0.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of META?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of META is 6.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
What is the Dividend Rating of META?
META's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-09 02:36 UTC