MET — MetLife, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | MET | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 4.31% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 48.3% | 34.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 27 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +7.4% | 14.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.29%
3-Year Growth
4.31%
5-Year Growth
4.31%
10-Year Growth
5.51%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 12, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 9, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 3, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | $0.5900 | +3.96% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.5675 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.5675 | 0.00% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.5675 | 0.00% |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.5675 | +4.13% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.5450 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.5450 | 0.00% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $0.5450 | 0.00% |
| May 6, 2024 | $0.5450 | +4.81% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| May 8, 2023 | $0.5200 | +4.00% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.5000 | +4.17% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
48.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
8.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.29 | $4.26B |
| Q2 2025 | $1.04 | $2.19B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.23 | $3.57B |
| Q4 2025 | $1.17 | $8.09B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.