MET Dividend History - MetLife

Track the latest MET dividend history: 2.78% Dividend Yield, 3.44% Annual Growth - Explore MET's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.78%
Cash Amount 12m 2.18
Dividend Growth 5y avg 3.44%
Dividend Rating 44.25%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.24%
Payout Ratio 27.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 34.6%
Total Return 12m: 21.02%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 94.58%
#1 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

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MET 56,749m 2.78% 5.24%
FG 5,551m 2.09% 5.35%
GL 10,371m 0.86% 0.94%
AEG 9,831m 5.79% 12.4%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MET 56,749m 3.44% 44.3%
FG 5,551m 2.44% 52.0%
GL 10,371m 5.10% 53.8%
AEG 9,831m 7.42% 71.0%

MET Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-11 Quarterly 0.545 0.64%
2024-11-05 2024-11-05 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.545 0.7%
2024-08-06 2024-08-06 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.545 0.8%
2024-05-06 2024-05-07 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.545 4.8% 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 History - FAQ

Does MET pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, MET paid a dividend of 2.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-04.

What is the Dividend Yield of MET?

As of February 2025, MET`s dividend yield is 2.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.18 USD by the current share price of 81.01.

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 Rate of MET?

MET's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.44% 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 5.24%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought MetLife five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.18) divided by the purchase price five years ago (41.63):

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 2.78% 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 44.25%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MET Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MET`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of MetLife are shrinking at a rate of -4.93% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1998 745000000
1999 745000000
2000 755263200 +1.38%
2001 715217400 -5.3%
2002 738775500 +3.29%
2003 757971000 +2.6%
2004 736567200 -2.82%
2005 759574500 +3.12%
2006 750381700 -1.21%
2007 723529400 -3.58%
2008 809101900 +11.83%
2009 819393000 +1.27%
2010 1056082500 +28.89%
2011 1064300000 +0.78%
2012 1097500000 +3.12%
2013 1138100000 +3.7%
2014 1147300000 +0.81%
2015 1121400000 -2.26%
2016 1108800000 -1.12%
2017 1062100000 -4.21%
2018 987600000 -7.01%
2019 925700000 -6.27%
2020 906000000 -2.13%
2021 845200000 -6.71%
2022 790200000 -6.51%
2023 743400000 -5.92%
2024 703700000 -5.34%