Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.07
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
8.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
META Dividend Income Check
Safety
8.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is unknown.
META Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$2.07
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return1.3%
5Y Total Return93.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,35110Y ago$51,74320Y ago$159,451
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
META Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
META Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Meta Platforms, Inc. distributes 8.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
META has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, META returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 93.5%, with dividends contributing 1.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $51,743 today.
META Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.63
Avg/Payment$0.5139
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.5250 | — | 33.47% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 32.43% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 27.12% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 29.20% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5250 | ↑ +5.0% | 33.33% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 32.04% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 28.13% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 19.84% | Jun 26, 2024 |
META Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
8.8% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#2 of 3
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MTCHMETA Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.53 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $2.10 | 5.0% | 4 | $23.49 | 8.9% | 11.19x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | — | 4 | $23.86 | 8.4% | 11.93x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $14.87 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.59 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.77 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $10.09 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.43 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.57 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.39 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonMETA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying META stock.
How much dividend does META pay per share?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is META's next ex-dividend date?
META's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. META typically pays dividends Annual.
Is META's dividend safe?
META's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.8% and FCF payout ratio of +10.9%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has META increased its dividend?
META has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does META pay dividends?
Meta Platforms, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in META grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in META five years ago would be worth approximately $19,351 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is META's yield on cost for long-term holders?
META's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.