STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.13
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.18
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.73%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.98%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 09, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 04, 2025
3.36 %
50.52
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 | 0.568 | Nov 04, 2025 | Nov 04, 2025 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Jul 08, 2025 | 0.568 | Aug 05, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 0.568 | May 06, 2025 | May 06, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Jan 07, 2025 | 0.545 | Feb 04, 2025 | Feb 04, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Oct 08, 2024 | 0.545 | Nov 05, 2024 | Nov 05, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 0.545 | Aug 06, 2024 | Aug 06, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 0.545 | May 06, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Jan 09, 2024 | 0.52 | Feb 05, 2024 | Feb 06, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 0.52 | Nov 08, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 0.52 | Aug 07, 2023 | Aug 08, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 0.52 | May 08, 2023 | May 09, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 0.5 | Feb 06, 2023 | Feb 07, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 0.5 | Nov 07, 2022 | Nov 08, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 0.5 | Aug 08, 2022 | Aug 09, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 0.5 | May 09, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2017 | 1122:1000 | +0.27% | +0.62% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MetLife, Inc. (MET) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. MetLife, Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MET's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. MET's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.73.
When did MET last pay a dividend?
MET last paid dividends on 2025-12-09, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-04.
When was the last time MET stock split?
MET stock split took place on 07-08-2017.
How did MET's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Aug 7, 2017, when MetLife, Inc. went through a 1122:1000 split leaving the shareholder with 1122 share(s) who previously owned 1000 MET share(s).