META Meta Platforms, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
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
Key Metrics
Current Yield
0.32%
At the Sep 14, 2026 price
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
48.1
As of Sep 14, 2026
Our 0-100 house score blending yield quality, payout sustainability (the trailing-twelve-month payout ratio), profitability (TTM return on equity), valuation (TTM price-to-book) and payment reliability, recomputed daily. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
67
As of Sep 14, 2026
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
Closes through Sep 11, 2026
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio (TTM)
3.91%
12 months to Jun 30, 2026 (Q2 FY2026)
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.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 (TTM)
6.31
Price as of Sep 14, 2026; latest reported book value
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported 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
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
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 on Jun 16, 2026 → $648.03 on Sep 14, 2026). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 333 daily observations over the past 16 months (through Sep 11, 2026), 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 upcoming, declared | 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.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXCLF | LIFULL Co., Limited | 2.17% | 7.0% | 1 yr | 73 |
| ATDRF | Auto Trader Group plc | 3.27% | 34.5% | 5 yrs | 67 |
| ATDRY | Autotrader Group plc | 3.28% | 34.6% | 5 yrs | 67 |
| OPRA | Opera Limited | 4.37% | - | 1 yr | 59 |
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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 declared ex-dividend date 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 14, 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.