MetLife (MET) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from MetLife (MET) based on its 4.3% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~4.3%).

Initial dividend yield
3.210%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,230.04123.0%

Annual Dividend Income

$67.0193.8%

Monthly Dividend Income

$5.5893.8%

Yield on Cost

6.70%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,230 (+123.0%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

44.8%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$483

21.7%

Stock Price Growth

$747

33.5%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    14.14
    Annual DPS
    $2.2700
    Annual dividend
    $32.10
    Yield on cost
    3.21%
    Stock price
    $70.72
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,084.52
    Shares
    14.61
    Annual DPS
    $2.3678
    Annual dividend
    $34.58
    Yield on cost
    3.46%
    Annual investment
    $33.90
    Stock price
    $74.26
    Total profit
    $84.52
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,175.94
    Shares
    15.08
    Annual DPS
    $2.4699
    Annual dividend
    $37.25
    Yield on cost
    3.73%
    Annual investment
    $36.52
    Stock price
    $77.97
    Total profit
    $175.94
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,274.79
    Shares
    15.57
    Annual DPS
    $2.5763
    Annual dividend
    $40.12
    Yield on cost
    4.01%
    Annual investment
    $39.33
    Stock price
    $81.87
    Total profit
    $274.79
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,381.66
    Shares
    16.07
    Annual DPS
    $2.6874
    Annual dividend
    $43.19
    Yield on cost
    4.32%
    Annual investment
    $42.35
    Stock price
    $85.96
    Total profit
    $381.66
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,497.19
    Shares
    16.59
    Annual DPS
    $2.8032
    Annual dividend
    $46.50
    Yield on cost
    4.65%
    Annual investment
    $45.60
    Stock price
    $90.26
    Total profit
    $497.19
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,622.03
    Shares
    17.12
    Annual DPS
    $2.9240
    Annual dividend
    $50.05
    Yield on cost
    5.00%
    Annual investment
    $49.08
    Stock price
    $94.77
    Total profit
    $622.03
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,756.93
    Shares
    17.66
    Annual DPS
    $3.0501
    Annual dividend
    $53.85
    Yield on cost
    5.39%
    Annual investment
    $52.82
    Stock price
    $99.51
    Total profit
    $756.93
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,902.66
    Shares
    18.21
    Annual DPS
    $3.1815
    Annual dividend
    $57.93
    Yield on cost
    5.79%
    Annual investment
    $56.84
    Stock price
    $104.49
    Total profit
    $902.66
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,060.06
    Shares
    18.78
    Annual DPS
    $3.3186
    Annual dividend
    $62.32
    Yield on cost
    6.23%
    Annual investment
    $61.14
    Stock price
    $109.71
    Total profit
    $1,060.06
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,230.04
    Shares
    19.36
    Annual DPS
    $3.4617
    Annual dividend
    $67.01
    Yield on cost
    6.70%
    Annual investment
    $65.76
    Stock price
    $115.20
    Total profit
    $1,230.04

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$18.06 (36.9% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
133.4834.58
234.9237.25
336.4340.12
438.0043.19
539.6446.50
641.3550.05
743.1353.85
844.9957.93
946.9362.32
1048.9567.01

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will MetLife pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 4.3% annual dividend growth, MetLife (MET) could generate $67.01/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is MetLife's projected dividend growth rate?

MetLife (MET) has grown its dividend at a 4.3% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with MetLife dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional MetLife shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in MetLife to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At MetLife's current yield of 3.21%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $373,850 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.