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Yield 12m 2.85%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.20
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.63%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.58%
Payout Ratio 27.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 34.6%
Total Return 12m: 7.67%
#25 in Group
Total Return 5y: 159.02%
#14 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MET 48,640m 2.85% 7.58%
NN 15,686m 11.4% 32.1%
WUW 1,477m 9.95% 10.7%
AEG 9,770m 5.51% 19.2%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MET 48,640m 3.58% 27.1%
PRI 8,338m 15.6% 18.6%
AFL 59,226m 12.3% 28.9%
UNM 13,936m 6.61% 19.3%

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MET Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-11 Quarterly 0.55 0.65%
2024-11-05 2024-11-05 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.55 0.7%
2024-08-06 2024-08-06 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.55 0.81%
2024-05-06 2024-05-07 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.55 5.8% 0.78%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.52 0.8%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.52 0.87%
2023-08-07 2023-08-08 2023-09-14 Quarterly 0.52 0.82%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.96%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0.72%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.5 0.67%
2022-08-08 2022-08-09 2022-09-14 Quarterly 0.5 0.79%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-14 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.75%
2022-02-07 2022-02-08 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.48 0.7%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-12-14 Quarterly 0.48 0.75%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-14 Quarterly 0.48 0.8%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-06-14 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% 0.72%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0.94%
2020-11-02 2020-11-03 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.46 1.21%
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.46 1.23%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% 1.38%
2020-02-03 2020-02-04 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.44
2019-11-04 2019-11-05 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.44
2019-08-05 2019-08-06 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.44
2019-05-06 2019-05-07 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.44 4.8%
2019-02-04 2019-02-05 2019-03-13 Quarterly 0.42
2018-11-05 2018-11-06 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.42
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.42
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-06-13 Quarterly 0.42 5%
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.4
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.4 999900%
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-09-13 Quarterly 0
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-03-13 Quarterly 0
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-13 Quarterly 0
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-13 Quarterly 0
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-06-13 Quarterly 0
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-14 Quarterly 0
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0

MET Dividend FAQ

Does MET pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MET paid a dividend of 2.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-04.

What is the Dividend Yield of MET?

As of April 2025, MET`s dividend yield is 2.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 75.19.

How often does MET pay dividends?

MET pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MET has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MET?

The next ex-dividend date for MetLife (MET) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MET?

MET's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.58% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MET?

MET's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.58%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought MetLife five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.20) divided by the purchase price five years ago (29.03):

What is the Payout Consistency of MET?

MET Payout Consistency is 34.6%.
Highly unstable: MetLife has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MET have a good Dividend Yield?

MET`s 2.85% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MET?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MET is 27.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MET?

MET`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.63%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MET Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MET`s Outstanding Shares?

MetLife`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.73% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has MetLife ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2017-08-07 with a factor of 1122:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.12.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 745,000,000
1999 745,000,000
2000 755,263,200 +1.38%
2001 715,217,400 -5.3%
2002 738,775,500 +3.29%
2003 757,971,000 +2.6%
2004 736,567,200 -2.82%
2005 759,574,500 +3.12%
2006 750,381,700 -1.21%
2007 723,529,400 -3.58%
2008 809,101,900 +11.83%
2009 819,393,000 +1.27%
2010 1,056,082,500 +28.89%
2011 1,064,300,000 +0.78%
2012 1,097,500,000 +3.12%
2013 1,138,100,000 +3.7%
2014 1,147,300,000 +0.81%
2015 1,121,400,000 -2.26%
2016 1,108,800,000 -1.12%
2017 1,062,100,000 -4.21%
2018 987,600,000 -7.01%
2019 925,700,000 -6.27%
2020 906,000,000 -2.13%
2021 845,200,000 -6.71%
2022 790,200,000 -6.51%
2023 743,400,000 -5.92%
2024 711,100,000 -4.34%