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
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.8%
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 Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return-3.4%
5Y Total Return116.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,62710Y ago$57,06220Y ago$194,158
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
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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 12.8%, 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, 1.4% buyback yield, 1.7% 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 116.3%, with dividends contributing 1.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,062 today.
META Recent Dividend Payments
Last 11 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.67
Avg/Payment$0.5159
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026Latest | $0.5250 | — | 31.54% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5250 | — | 35.38% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $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 |
META Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
8.8% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#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 | $1.58 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 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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META — 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 Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +12.8%. 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 Quarterly. 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 $21,627 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.