MET
Metlife
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: MET
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.68%
Payout ratio: 44.1%
Metlife's last cash dividend of $0.593 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 12, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $2.3 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.68%. The latest MET dividend of $0.593 is an increase from the previous $0.568 payout, representing a growth of 4.4%.
MET dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Metlife Dividend yield
Metlife's dividend yield of 2.68% is above the Financial Services sector and its peers average but below the industry average. But in comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.6%, Metlife's dividend yield is only 3.1% higher. The historical 5-year average of MET's dividend yield is 3.0%, which is higher than the current yield.
MET Dividend history
Metlife has been paying dividends for the last 26 years. According to our records MET has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 4.2% for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 4.4%.
Metlife Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | $0.593 | 2.92% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.568 | 2.95% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.568 | 2.83% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.568 | 2.97% |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.568 | 2.88% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.545 | 2.58% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.545 | 2.76% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $0.545 | 3.1% |
| May 6, 2024 | $0.545 | 2.96% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.52 | 3.16% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.47% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.18% |
| May 8, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.76% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.5 | 2.85% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.68% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.5 | 3.11% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.96% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | $0.48 | 2.79% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.48 | 2.98% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $0.48 | 3.11% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.48 | 2.8% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.46 | 3.55% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | $0.46 | 4.7% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | $0.46 | 4.83% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.46 | 5.17% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | $0.44 | 3.54% |
| Nov 4, 2019 | $0.44 | 3.66% |
| Aug 5, 2019 | $0.44 | 3.77% |
| May 6, 2019 | $0.44 | 3.57% |
| Feb 4, 2019 | $0.42 | 3.72% |
| Nov 5, 2018 | $0.42 | 3.72% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.42 | 3.62% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.42 | 3.5% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | $0.4 | 3.36% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.93% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.99% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.4 | 3.04% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.4 | 3.11% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.4 | 3.35% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.4 | 3.92% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.4 | 3.56% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.375 | 3.58% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.375 | 2.92% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.375 | 2.61% |
| May 7, 2015 | $0.375 | 2.74% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.35 | 2.87% |
Metlife dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Metlife's payout ratio of 44.1% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 34%, Metlife's payout ratio is 30% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MET dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 5.22% | $6.94 | 66% |
| HMN Horace Mann Educators Corp | 2.92% | $1.42 | 35.3% |
| MET Metlife Inc | 2.68% | $2.3 | 44.1% |
| VOYA Voya Financial Inc | 2.06% | $1.86 | 27.6% |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 1.36% | $0.69 | 27.2% |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 1.32% | $3.44 | 17.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Metlife pay a dividend?
Yes, Metlife has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. MET has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was MET's last dividend?
Metlife's last dividend ex-date was on May 12, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.593 per share.
How much dividend does Metlife pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MET pays $2.3 per share.
What is Metlife's dividend yield?
Metlife's current dividend yield is 2.68%.
How often does Metlife pay dividends?
Metlife has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Metlife's dividend payout ratio?
Metlife's dividend payout ratio is 44.1%.
Does Metlife pay a good dividend?
Metlife's dividend yield is similar to the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.