Meta (META) Dividend History & Yield
Meta (META) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 0.35%. The most recent dividend was $0.5250/share on Mar 26, 2026, paid Quarterly.
META
Current Yield
0.35%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.10
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
7.6%
Consecutive Growth Years
2
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
5.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
2.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.6x
Interest coverage
50.97x
ROIC (TTM)
25.7%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 6 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 7.6%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($18.29) covers dividend/share ($2.10).
No dividend cuts in 2 years
No dividend cuts in the available 2 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
2+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 2 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 2.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.6x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5250
Ex-date Dec 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5250
Ex-date Sep 22, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5250
Ex-date Jun 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5250
Ex-date Mar 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5250
Ex-date Dec 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Sep 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Feb 21, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.5250 | $0.5250 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.5250 | $0.5250 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.5250 | $0.5250 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.5250 | $0.5250 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $0.5250 | $0.5250 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Meta has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 2 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.1000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.0000 | $2.1000 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | — | $2.0000 | — |
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 Meta (META) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$5.34B
YoY change
+5.0%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$5.32B
Latest annual
$5.32B
Cash dividends paid over time for Meta (META)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Meta (META)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.32B | +5.0% | +$252.00M | ||
| 2024 | $5.07B | — | +$5.07B | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Meta (META) reported dividends paid of $5.32B – edged up 5.0% year-over-year.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $5.32B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 2009.
Meta (META) sits 4th of 8 Communication Services peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.51B.
Meta Dividends Paid 2025: $5.32B
Meta dividends paid in 2025 was $5.32B, edged up 5.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Meta Dividends Paid 2024: $5.07B
Meta dividends paid in 2024 was $5.07B.
Meta Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Meta dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
Meta Dividends Paid 2022: $0
Meta dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
Meta Dividends Paid 2021: $0
Meta dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Meta (META).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Meta, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon (VZ) | $11.48B | Communication Services |
| Alphabet (GOOGL) | $10.05B | Communication Services |
| AT&T (T) | $8.18B | Communication Services |
| Comcast (CMCSA) | $4.89B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US (TMUS) | $4.12B | Communication Services |
| Walt Disney (DIS) | $1.80B | Communication Services |
| Netflix (NFLX) | $0 | Communication Services |
| Spotify (SPOT) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Meta pay dividends?
Yes, Meta (META) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.10 per share annually, yielding 0.35%.
What is Meta's dividend yield?
Meta (META) has a current dividend yield of 0.35%.
Is Meta's dividend safe?
Meta (META) passes 6 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Meta increased its dividend?
Meta (META) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Meta's dividend payout ratio?
Meta (META) has a dividend payout ratio of 7.6%. 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 Meta's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Meta (META) is $5.34B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Meta dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Meta (META) dividends paid changed +5.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Meta dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Meta dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $5.32B in 2025.
What was Meta dividends paid in 2024?
Meta (META) dividends paid in 2024 was $5.07B.
What was Meta dividends paid in 2025?
Meta (META) dividends paid in 2025 was $5.32B.
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