MetLife (MET) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderMetLife (MET) has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and currently yields 2.78%. The most recent dividend was $0.5675/share on Mar 10, 2026, paid Quarterly.
MET
Current Yield
2.78%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.29
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
44.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
14 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
4.29%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
4.31%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
5.51%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
7.1%
FCF payout ratio
2.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.4x
Interest coverage
4.51x
ROIC (TTM)
9.2%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 44.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($27.23) covers dividend/share ($2.29).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
14 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 2.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.4x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (4.3%) exceeds EPS growth (-14.9%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 12, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5925
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5925
Ex-date Feb 3, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5675
Ex-date Nov 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5675
Ex-date Aug 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5675
Ex-date May 6, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5675
Ex-date Feb 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 11, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5450
Ex-date Nov 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5450
Ex-date Aug 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5450
Ex-date May 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5450
Ex-date Feb 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Nov 8, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Aug 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | $0.5925 | $0.5925 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.5675 | $0.5675 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | $0.5675 | $0.5675 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | $0.5675 | $0.5675 |
| May 6, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.5675 | $0.5675 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $0.5450 | $0.5450 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5450 | $0.5450 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | $0.5450 | $0.5450 |
| May 6, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | $0.5450 | $0.5450 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
MetLife has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 14 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.2475 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.1550 | $2.2475 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $2.0600 | $2.1550 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.9800 | $2.0600 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $1.9000 | $1.9800 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $1.8200 | $1.9000 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.7400 | $1.8200 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1.6600 | $1.7400 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1.4695 | $1.6600 | +13.0% |
| 2017 | $1.4038 | $1.4695 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1.3146 | $1.4038 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | $1.1809 | $1.3146 | +11.3% |
| 2014 | $0.9002 | $1.1809 | +31.2% |
| 2013 | — | $0.9002 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for MetLife (MET) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.51B
YoY change
-1.2%
5Y CAGR
-1.9%
Peak year (2016)
$1.74B
Latest annual
$1.51B
Cash dividends paid over time for MetLife (MET)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for MetLife (MET)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.51B | -1.2% | -$18.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.53B | -2.5% | -$39.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.57B | -2.0% | -$32.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.60B | -3.0% | -$49.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.65B | -0.6% | -$10.00M | ||
| 2020 | $1.66B | +0.9% | +$14.00M | ||
| 2019 | $1.64B | -2.1% | -$35.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.68B | -2.3% | -$39.00M | ||
| 2017 | $1.72B | -1.1% | -$19.00M | ||
| 2016 | $1.74B | +5.0% | +$83.00M | ||
| 2015 | $1.65B | +10.3% | +$154.00M | ||
| 2014 | $1.50B | +34.0% | +$380.00M | ||
| 2013 | $1.12B | +38.0% | +$308.00M | ||
| 2012 | $811.00M | +3.0% | +$24.00M | ||
| 2011 | $787.00M | +0.4% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2010 | $784.00M | +28.5% | +$174.00M | ||
| 2009 | $610.00M | +3.0% | +$18.00M | ||
| 2008 | $592.00M | +9.4% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2007 | $541.00M | +20.2% | +$91.00M | ||
| 2006 | $450.00M | +14.2% | +$56.00M | ||
| 2005 | $394.00M | +14.9% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2004 | $343.00M | +96.0% | +$168.00M | ||
| 2003 | $175.00M | +19.0% | +$28.00M | ||
| 2002 | $147.00M | +1.4% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2001 | $145.00M | -4.6% | -$7.00M | ||
| 2000 | $152.00M | — | +$152.00M | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, MetLife (MET) reported dividends paid of $1.51B – edged down 1.2% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), MetLife dividends paid produced a CAGR of -1.9% – with a net decline across the window.
MetLife dividends paid declined from $1.74B in 2016 to $1.51B in 2025, a 13.1% drawdown.
The highest annual dividends paid of $1.74B was reported in 2016. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1997.
Within Financial Services, MetLife (MET) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
MetLife Dividends Paid 2025: $1.51B
MetLife dividends paid in 2025 was $1.51B, edged down 1.2% below 2024.
MetLife Dividends Paid 2024: $1.53B
MetLife dividends paid in 2024 was $1.53B, edged down 2.5% below 2023.
MetLife Dividends Paid 2023: $1.57B
MetLife dividends paid in 2023 was $1.57B, edged down 2.0% below 2022.
MetLife Dividends Paid 2022: $1.60B
MetLife dividends paid in 2022 was $1.60B, edged down 3.0% below 2021.
MetLife Dividends Paid 2021: $1.65B
MetLife dividends paid in 2021 was $1.65B.
See more financial history for MetLife (MET).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as MetLife, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does MetLife pay dividends?
Yes, MetLife (MET) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.29 per share annually, yielding 2.78%.
What is MetLife's dividend yield?
MetLife (MET) has a current dividend yield of 2.78%.
Is MetLife's dividend safe?
MetLife (MET) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has MetLife increased its dividend?
MetLife (MET) has 14 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is MetLife's dividend payout ratio?
MetLife (MET) has a dividend payout ratio of 44.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is MetLife's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for MetLife (MET) is $1.51B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has MetLife dividends paid changed year-over-year?
MetLife (MET) dividends paid changed -1.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MetLife dividends paid?
MetLife (MET) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -1.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MetLife dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
MetLife dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.74B in 2016.
What was MetLife dividends paid in 2024?
MetLife (MET) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.53B.
What was MetLife dividends paid in 2025?
MetLife (MET) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.51B.
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