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META Meta Platforms, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates

NASDAQ Global Select· Quarterly dividend· Common Stock · Communication Services / Internet Content & Information

$648.03 ▲ $3.65(0.57%) as of Sep 13, 2026 06:20 UTC
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Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.

Dividend Snapshot

StatusFlat
Latest Dividend$0.5250
Forward Annual$2.10
FrequencyQuarterly
Last Ex-DateSep 21, 2026
Next Ex-DateSep 21, 2026
Next Pay DateSep 28, 2026
1-Yr Growth5.0%

Key Metrics

Current Yield

0.32%

The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.

Annualized Dividend

$2.1000

The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.

Frequency

Q Quarterly

How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.

Rank Score

38.7

Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.

RSI (14)

67

Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.

52-Week Range

$525.72 – $780.25

The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.

Payout Ratio

8.81%

The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.

Years Paying

2

How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.

Price / Book

7.66

Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.

S.A.F.E. Dividend Read

S.A.F.E. is our quick durability read on a dividend — the same four-check test used across the screener and our ranked lists. Solid: the payout is well covered and the overall model profile is strong. Accelerating: the dividend has grown over time, not stalled. Flawless: an unbroken record with no cuts or suspensions. Enduring: a long enough paying history to weather a cycle. All four met earns the S.A.F.E. flag.
S Solid
Below the Solid check (model rank 70+ and yield 2%+): rank 39/100, yield 0.32%.
A Accelerating
Dividend growth has stalled — 1 consecutive annual increase(s), under the 3 this check looks for.
F Flawless
No dividend cut in the available payment record.
E Enduring
2 year(s) of payments on record, under the 20 this check looks for.

Quote & Key Data

ExchangeNASDAQ Global SelectThe stock exchange where the shares trade, such as NYSE or Nasdaq.
Volume16,924,953How many shares changed hands in the latest session — a rough read on trading activity.
Open$653.51The price at the start of the latest trading session.
Day Range$646.20 – $664.24The lowest and highest price during the latest trading session.
Prev Close$644.38The closing price from the previous trading session.
Market Cap$1.66TThe company's total market value: share price times shares outstanding.
Shares Out2.57BThe total number of shares the company has issued.
EPS$23.98Earnings per share — profit divided by shares outstanding. Dividends are paid out of these earnings.
P/E27.0Price-to-earnings ratio: share price divided by earnings per share. A rough gauge of how richly the stock is valued.
Ex-DividendSep 21, 2026Buy before this date to receive the upcoming payment. Buy on or after it and the seller keeps that one.
Pay DateSep 28, 2026The date the dividend is actually paid into shareholders' accounts.

Dividend Growth

3-Yr Growth (CAGR)-The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
5-Yr Growth (CAGR)-The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
Consecutive Increases1 yrThe number of years in a row the dividend has increased — a track record of reliability.

Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)

META's dividend yield fell from 0.35% to 0.32% over the past ~90 days (-0.03 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and -0.03 pp from the share price ($600.21 → $648.03). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.

Yield vs Its Own History

Current0.32%
1-Yr Average0.33%
Low / High0.27% – 0.40%
Percentile52%

Across 333 daily observations over the past 16 months, META's current yield is higher than approximately 52% of them. Our stored price history for META covers the past 16 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.

Adjusted Price History

Dividend History

Dividend Payment History

Ex-dividend calendar →
Amount Type Declared Ex-Date Record Pay
$0.5250 Q Regular Sep 10, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Sep 28, 2026
$0.5250 Q Regular May 28, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Jun 25, 2026
$0.5250 Q Regular Feb 12, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 Mar 26, 2026
$0.5250 Q Regular Dec 03, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 Dec 23, 2025
$0.5250 Q Regular Sep 11, 2025 Sep 22, 2025 Sep 22, 2025 Sep 29, 2025
$0.5250 Q Regular May 29, 2025 Jun 16, 2025 Jun 16, 2025 Jun 26, 2025
$0.5250 Q Regular Feb 13, 2025 Mar 14, 2025 Mar 14, 2025 Mar 26, 2025
$0.5000 Q Regular Dec 05, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 Dec 27, 2024
$0.5000 Q Regular Sep 05, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
$0.5000 Q Regular May 30, 2024 Jun 14, 2024 Jun 14, 2024 Jun 26, 2024
$0.5000 Q Regular Feb 01, 2024 Feb 21, 2024 Feb 22, 2024 Mar 26, 2024

Peer Comparison

Selected Internet Content & Information dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.

TickerNameYield5-Yr GrowthStreakRank
NXCLF LIFULL Co., Limited 2.17% 7.0% 1 yr 67
ATDRF Auto Trader Group plc 3.27% 34.5% 5 yrs 58
ATDRY Autotrader Group plc 3.28% 34.6% 5 yrs 58
JOYY JOYY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A 8.02% - 1 yr 56

META dividend — frequently asked questions

Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $2.10 per share, a yield of approximately 0.32%.

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s dividend yield?

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 0.32%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.

How often does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay dividends?

Meta Platforms, Inc. pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

When is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date on record for Meta Platforms, Inc. is September 21, 2026. The associated payment is $0.5250 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.

How long has Meta Platforms, Inc. paid dividends?

Meta Platforms, Inc. has 2 years of dividend payments on record.

Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.

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