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MET Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

MET has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 2.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.77%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.24
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.50%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.71%
Payout Ratio 28.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -3.2% (S&P 500: 14.9%)
Total Return 5y: 142.2% (S&P 500: 104.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AEG 12,587 M 5.68% 20.7%
NN 18,468 M 5.82% 15.2%
PRU 34,888 M 5.28% 10.3%
MFC 53,360 M 3.82% 11.1%
PFG 18,766 M 3.79% 8.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 9,015 M 19.8% 100%
AFL 59,340 M 15.6% 98.4%
AEG 12,587 M 9.36% 78.6%
SLF 33,876 M 9.55% 98.3%
UNM 12,918 M 8.33% 96.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MET Dividends with its Peer-Group

AEG
Aegon
 5.68% Yield
AFL
Aflac
 2.03% Yield
NN
NN
 5.82% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 3.96% Yield
PRU
Prudential
 5.28% Yield
UNM
Unum
 2.28% Yield

MET Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-05 2025-08-05 2025-09-09 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2025-05-06 2025-05-06 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.57 3.6% 0.76%
2025-02-04 2025-02-04 2025-03-11 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.72%
2024-11-05 2024-11-05 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.65%
2024-08-06 2024-08-06 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.7%
2024-05-06 2024-05-07 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.55 5.8% 0.81%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.74%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.8%
2023-08-07 2023-08-08 2023-09-14 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.87%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-06-14 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.82%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.92%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.72%
2022-08-08 2022-08-09 2022-09-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.67%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-14 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.79%
2022-02-07 2022-02-08 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.72%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-12-14 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.7%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-14 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.75%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-06-14 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% 0.8%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.69%
2020-11-02 2020-11-03 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.94%
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.21%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% N/A
2020-02-03 2020-02-04 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-11-04 2019-11-05 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-08-05 2019-08-06 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-05-06 2019-05-07 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.44 4.8% N/A
2019-02-04 2019-02-05 2019-03-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-11-05 2018-11-06 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-06-13 Quarterly 0.42 5% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.4 999900% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-09-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-03-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-06-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-14 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-02-04 2014-02-06 2014-03-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-05-07 2013-05-09 2013-06-13 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

MET Dividend FAQ

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) is a global financial-services firm that markets life insurance, annuities, employee-benefit solutions, and asset-management products across six operating segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings.

What is the Dividend Yield of MET?

As of October 2025, MET`s dividend yield is 2.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.24 USD by the current share price of 80.82.

Does MET pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, MET paid a dividend of 2.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-05 and the payout was 0.57 USD.

How often does MET pay dividends?

MET pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MET has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-05.

Will MET pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.57 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for MetLife (MET) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MET?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MetLife (MET) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MET?

MET's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.50% per year.
Strong growth: MET's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MET?

MET's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.71%. If you bought MET's shares at 33.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MET?

MET Payout Consistency is 34.0%. 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 unstable: MetLife has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MET have a good Dividend Yield?

MET`s 2.77% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MET?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MET is 28.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MET?

MET`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MET Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MET`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

MetLife`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.84% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has MetLife ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 745,455,000 -5.66%
2024 697,900,000 -6.38%
2025 675,000,000 -3.28%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-19 20:34