META
Meta Platforms
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: META
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 16, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.36%
Payout ratio: 7.5%
Meta Platforms's latest cash dividend of $0.525 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Mar 16, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $2.1 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 0.36%.
META dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Meta Platforms Dividend yield
META has a dividend yield of 0.36% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 1.38%, Meta Platforms's dividend yield is 74% lower.
META Dividend history
Meta Platforms has been paying dividends for the last two years. Our records show that META has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 3.7% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 23%.
Meta Platforms Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.525 | 0.33% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.32% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.27% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.29% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.33% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.32% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.28% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.2% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.11% |
Meta Platforms dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
META has a payout ratio of 7.5% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 34%, Meta Platforms's payout ratio is 78% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Meta Platforms pay a dividend?
Yes, Meta Platforms has been paying dividends for the last two years.
When was META's last dividend?
Meta Platforms's last regular dividend was on Mar 16, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.525 per share.
How much dividend does Meta Platforms pay (per share)?
META's annualized dividend per share is $2.1.
What is Meta Platforms's dividend yield?
Currently Meta Platforms's dividend yield is 0.36%.
How often does Meta Platforms pay dividends?
Meta Platforms has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Meta Platforms's dividend payout ratio?
Meta Platforms's dividend payout ratio is 7.5%.
Does Meta Platforms pay a good dividend?
Meta Platforms's dividend yield is less than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.