MET Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

MetLife, Inc. · Financial Services

Current Price
$80.70
Dividend Yield
2.83%
Annual Dividend
$2.27
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
48.30%
Next Ex-Date
May 12, 2026in 6 days
B-
Overall
B-
Yield
C+
Growth
C
Safety
B+
Consistency
C+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
48.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
8.30%
5Y Growth Rate
4.31%
1Y Growth Rate
4.29%
Consecutive Increases
13 years
Consecutive Payments
27 years
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Payment History

21 payments (of 67 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 12, 2026Upcoming$0.5900
Feb 3, 2026$0.5675
Nov 4, 2025$0.5675
Aug 5, 2025$0.5675
May 6, 2025$0.5675
Feb 4, 2025$0.5450
Nov 5, 2024$0.5450
Aug 6, 2024$0.5450
May 6, 2024$0.5450
Feb 5, 2024$0.5200
Nov 8, 2023$0.5200
Aug 7, 2023$0.5200
May 8, 2023$0.5200
Feb 6, 2023$0.5000
Nov 7, 2022$0.5000
Aug 8, 2022$0.5000
May 9, 2022$0.5000
Feb 7, 2022$0.4800
Nov 8, 2021$0.4800
Aug 9, 2021$0.4800
May 10, 2021$0.4800

5-Year Yield Range

Where MET's yield sits today
Avg 2.87%High 3.12%Low 2.63%Current 2.83%
2.63%3.12%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MetLife, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, MetLife, Inc. (MET) pays a quarterly dividend of $2.27 per share annually, yielding 2.83%.

When is MET's next ex-dividend date?

MET's next ex-dividend date is May 12, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does MET pay in dividends per year?

MET pays $2.27 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is MET's dividend safe?

MET has a payout ratio of 48.3% and has paid dividends for 27 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C.

What is MET's dividend growth rate?

MET has grown its dividend at 4.31% annually over the past 5 years.

Has MET ever cut its dividend?

MET has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years without a cut.

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