MetLife (MET) Dividend Yield, Date & History $78.33 -1.83 (-2.28%) As of 02:29 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock MetLife Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.90%Annual Dividend$2.27Next Dividend Payment Jun. 9 Dividend Increase Track Record 12 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 4.33%Dividend Payout Ratio 48.30% MetLife (MET) pays an annual dividend of $2.27 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.90%. The next quarterly payment of $0.5925 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, May 12. MET has grown its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.33% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 48.30% of its earnings and 29.88% of its cash flow as dividends. 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 MetLife vs. The CompetitionCompare MetLife's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeMetLifeFinance CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.27$0.02$1.71Dividend Yield2.89%5.78%4.03%Track Record12 years8 years11 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 Earnings48.30%Based on This Year's Estimate23.00%Based on Next Year's Estimate20.60%Based on Cashflow29.84% 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 Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/28/2026quarterly$0.5925+$0.02504.41%3.03%5/12/20265/12/20266/9/20261/6/2026quarterly$0.5675 - 2.95%2/3/20262/3/20263/10/202610/7/2025quarterly$0.5675 - 2.86%11/4/202511/4/202512/9/20257/8/2025quarterly$0.5675 - 2.85%8/5/20258/5/20259/9/20254/22/2025quarterly$0.5675+$0.02254.13%3.11%5/6/20255/6/20256/10/20251/7/2025quarterly$0.5450 - 2.65%2/4/20252/4/20253/11/202510/8/2024quarterly$0.5450 - 2.62%11/5/202411/5/202412/16/20247/9/2024quarterly$0.5450 - 3.04%8/6/20248/6/20249/10/2024This table shows MetLife's quarterly dividend 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 2.89%. Learn more on MET's dividend yield history. How much is MetLife's annual dividend? The annual dividend for MET shares is $2.27. Learn more on MET's annual dividend history. How often does MetLife pay dividends? MetLife pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is MetLife's next dividend payment? MetLife's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.5925 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. When was MetLife's most recent dividend payment? MetLife's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.5675 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. When is MetLife's ex-dividend date? MetLife's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 12, 2026. When was MetLife's most recent ex-dividend date? MetLife's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Is MetLife's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.33% per year. What track record does MetLife have of raising its dividend? MetLife has increased its dividend for the past 12 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 28, 2026. What is MetLife's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MET is: 48.30% based on the trailing year of earnings 23.00% based on this year's estimates 20.60% based on next year's estimates 29.84% based on cash flow Is MetLife a good dividend stock? MetLife's dividend yield of 2.84% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company's 12 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 48.30% 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 Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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