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. (META) develops products for global connection and sharing across mobile, PC, VR, and AI glasses. The company operates in the Interactive Media & Services sector, which is characterized by digital content creation and user engagement platforms.
What is the Dividend Yield of META?
As of April 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 574.46.
Does META pay a dividend?
As of April 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 0.36%.
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 0.69%. If you bought META's shares at 306.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.69% 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 7.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
What is the Dividend Rating of META?
META's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.04%. 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: 2026-03-28 02:37 UTC