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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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYY NASDAQ JOYY |
3,507 M | 7.65% | 11.03% |
| GOOGL NASDAQ Alphabet |
4,379,382 M | 0.29% | 0.68% |
| GOOG NASDAQ Alphabet C |
4,347,044 M | 0.29% | 0.66% |
| META NASDAQ Meta Platforms |
1,602,964 M | 0.32% | 0.60% |
| PRX AS Prosus |
95,475 M | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYY NASDAQ JOYY |
3,507 M | 38.25% | 54.3% |
| PRX AS Prosus |
95,475 M | 30.58% | 99.2% |
| GOOG NASDAQ Alphabet C |
4,347,044 M | 4.99% | 100.0% |
| GOOGL NASDAQ Alphabet |
4,379,382 M | 4.99% | 100.0% |
| META NASDAQ Meta Platforms |
1,602,964 M | 3.55% | 100.0% |
META Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 2.4 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.525 | 0% | 0.09% |
| 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
As of July 2026, META's dividend yield is 0.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 669.21.
As of July 2026, META paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.525 USD.
META pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, META has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for META for the next payments are between 0.499 (-5.0%) and 0.55 (+4.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.31%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta Platforms (META) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta Platforms (META) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
META's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.55% per year. Strong growth: META's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
META's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.60%. If you bought META's shares at 350.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.60% of your original purchase price.
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.
META's 0.32% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of META is 6.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
META's Overall Dividend Rating is 41.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
META Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-07-13 02:05 UTC