META Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield
META has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 0.11 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| META NASDAQ Meta Platforms |
1,596,793 M | 0.33% | 0.63% |
| META TO Meta CDR (CAD Hedged) |
1,523,457 M | 0.33% | 0.58% |
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3,452,755 M | 4.97% | 100.0% |
| GOOGL NASDAQ Alphabet |
3,471,100 M | 4.97% | 100.0% |
| GOOG TO Alphabet CDR (CAD Hedged) |
3,191,697 M | 3.03% | 100.0% |
| META NASDAQ Meta Platforms |
1,596,793 M | 2.92% | 100.0% |
META Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-06 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.09% |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2026-01-02 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.028 | -3.4% | 0.07% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-07-04 | Quarterly | 0.029 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.029 | +3.6% | 0.09% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2025-01-06 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.028 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-04 | None | 0.028 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-04-03 | None | 0.028 | 0% | 0.11% |
META Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, META's dividend yield is 0.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.11 CAD by the current share price of 32.12.
As of November 2026, META paid a dividend of 0.11 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-21 and the payout was 0.028 CAD.
META pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, META has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for META for the next payments are between 0.028 (+0.0%) and 0.03 (+7.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.36%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.028 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta CDR (CAD Hedged) (META) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Meta CDR (CAD Hedged) (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 -0.33% per year. Negative growth: META's dividend growth is negative and declining.
META's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.58%. If you bought META's shares at 19.47 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.11 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.58% 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 CDR (CAD Hedged) has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
META's 0.33% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of META is 7.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
META's Overall Dividend Rating is 18.48%. 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: 2026-10-29 02:38 UTC