MetLife (MET) Dividend Yield, Date & History $82.25 -0.50 (-0.60%) (As of 12/27/2024 05:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends MetLife Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.65%Annual Dividend$2.18Recent Dividend Payment Dec. 16 Dividend Increase Track Record 11 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 4.22%Dividend Payout Ratio 43.95% MetLife (MET) pays an annual dividend of $2.18 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.65%. The next quarterly payment of $0.5450 per share was paid on Monday, December 16, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 5. MET has grown its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.39%. The company currently pays out 43.95% of its earnings and 32.73% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryMET Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of MetLife's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open MetLife in Dividend Calculator MET Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks MetLife's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open MetLife in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad Behind the MarketsWARNING: “Buffett Indicator” flashing for first time in 50 yearsWarren Buffett has sold a staggering $97 billion worth of stocks this year... But why? Our research indicates the Oracle of Omaha is quietly preparing for a historic market crash. His most reliable crash indicator - the "Buffett indicator" - just flashed red for the first time in 25 years.Take these 4 steps today to protect your retirement NOW MetLife vs. The CompetitionCompare MetLife's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeMetLifeFinance CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.18$0.02$1.39Dividend Yield2.65%5.69%3.63%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth4.22%12.89%15.74%Track Record11 years18 years25 yearsMetLife Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings43.95%Based on This Year's Estimate26.27%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.50%Based on Cashflow32.73% MetLife Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/8/2024quarterly$0.5450 - 2.62%11/5/202411/5/202412/16/20247/9/2024Quarterly$0.5450 - 3.04%8/6/20248/6/20249/10/20244/23/2024quarterly$0.5450+$0.02504.81%3.02%5/6/20245/7/20246/11/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for MET and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for MetLife and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/9/2024quarterly$0.52 - 3%2/5/20242/6/20243/14/202410/10/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.35%11/8/202311/9/202312/14/20237/11/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.51%8/7/20238/8/20239/14/20234/25/2023quarterly$0.52+$0.024.00%3.51%5/8/20235/9/20236/14/20231/10/2023quarterly$0.50 - 2.79%2/6/20232/7/20233/14/2023This table shows MetLife's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. MetLife Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is MetLife's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for MetLife is 2.65%. Learn more on MET's dividend yield history. How much is MetLife's annual dividend? The annual dividend for MET shares is $2.18. Learn more on MET's annual dividend history. How often does MetLife pay dividends? MetLife pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was MetLife's most recent dividend payment? MetLife's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.5450 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 16, 2024. When was MetLife's most recent ex-dividend date? MetLife's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Is MetLife's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.22% per year. What track record does MetLife have of raising its dividend? MetLife has increased its dividend for the past 11 consecutive years. When did MetLife last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0250 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. What is MetLife's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MET is: 43.95% based on the trailing year of earnings 26.27% based on this year's estimates 22.50% based on next year's estimates 32.73% based on cash flow Is MetLife a good dividend stock? MetLife's dividend yield of 2.63% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company's 11 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. MetLife's dividend payout ratio of 43.95% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate MetLife stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations. 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