MetLife, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for MetLife, Inc. (MET). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

26 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
Dividends per share (FY)$2.26$2.17$2.06$1.98$1.90$1.82$1.74$1.66$1.60$1.58$1.49$1.33$1.02$0.74$0.74$0.74$0.74$0.74$0.74$0.59$0.52$0.46$0.23$0.21$0.20$0.20
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.06%3.50%3.16%3.57%4.43%3.90%4.62%3.45%3.50%3.75%2.97%2.30%2.91%3.09%2.32%2.84%3.22%1.66%1.46%1.40%1.26%0.79%0.87%0.69%0.78%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A39.02%111.79%33.74%26.87%34.38%30.87%35.51%45.39%216.35%32.92%25.69%36.85%70.47%14.15%33.97%-32.59%22.34%15.71%9.28%9.69%12.44%7.89%9.16%30.66%15.95%

Dividend Payout History

65 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-09November 04, 252025-11-04$0.57
2025-09-09August 05, 252025-08-05$0.57
2025-06-10May 06, 252025-05-06$0.57
2025-03-11February 04, 252025-02-04$0.55
2024-12-16November 05, 242024-11-05$0.55
2024-09-10August 06, 242024-08-06$0.55
2024-06-11May 06, 242024-05-07$0.55
2024-03-14February 05, 242024-02-06$0.52
2023-12-14November 08, 232023-11-09$0.52
2023-09-14August 07, 232023-08-08$0.52
2023-06-14May 08, 232023-05-09$0.52
2023-03-14February 06, 232023-02-07$0.50
2022-12-14November 07, 222022-11-08$0.50
2022-09-14August 08, 222022-08-09$0.50
2022-06-14May 09, 222022-05-10$0.50
2022-03-14February 07, 222022-02-08$0.48
2021-12-14November 08, 212021-11-09$0.48
2021-09-14August 09, 212021-08-10$0.48
2021-06-14May 10, 212021-05-11$0.48
2021-03-15February 04, 212021-02-05$0.46
2020-12-14November 02, 202020-11-03$0.46
2020-09-14August 03, 202020-08-04$0.46
2020-06-12May 07, 202020-05-08$0.46
2020-03-13February 03, 202020-02-04$0.44
2019-12-13November 04, 192019-11-05$0.44
2019-09-13August 05, 192019-08-06$0.44
2019-06-13May 06, 192019-05-07$0.44
2019-03-13February 04, 192019-02-05$0.42
2018-12-13November 05, 182018-11-06$0.42
2018-09-13August 03, 182018-08-06$0.42
2018-06-13May 04, 182018-05-07$0.42
2018-03-13February 02, 182018-02-05$0.40
2017-12-13November 03, 172017-11-06$0.40
2017-09-13August 03, 172017-08-07$0.40
2017-06-13May 04, 172017-05-08$0.40
2017-03-13February 02, 172017-02-06$0.40
2016-12-13November 03, 162016-11-07$0.40
2016-09-13August 04, 162016-08-08$0.40
2016-06-13May 05, 162016-05-09$0.40
2016-03-14February 03, 162016-02-05$0.38
2015-12-11November 04, 152015-11-06$0.38
2015-09-11August 05, 152015-08-07$0.38
2015-06-12May 07, 152015-05-11$0.38
2015-03-13February 04, 152015-02-06$0.35
2014-12-12November 05, 142014-11-07$0.35
2014-09-12August 06, 142014-08-08$0.35
2014-06-13May 07, 142014-05-09$0.35
2014-03-13February 04, 142014-02-06$0.28
2013-12-13November 06, 132013-11-08$0.28
2013-09-13August 07, 132013-08-09$0.28
2013-06-13May 07, 132013-05-09$0.28
2013-03-13February 04, 132013-02-06$0.18
2012-12-14November 07, 122012-11-09$0.74
2011-12-14November 07, 112011-11-09$0.74
2010-12-14November 05, 102010-11-09$0.74
2009-12-14November 05, 092009-11-09$0.74
2008-12-15November 06, 082008-11-10$0.74
2007-12-14November 02, 072007-11-06$0.74
2006-12-15November 02, 062006-11-06$0.59
2005-12-15November 03, 052005-11-07$0.52
2004-12-13November 03, 042004-11-05$0.46
2003-12-15November 05, 032003-11-07$0.23
2002-12-13November 06, 022002-11-08$0.21
2001-12-14November 02, 012001-11-06$0.20
2000-12-15November 03, 002000-11-07$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MetLife, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much MetLife, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has MetLife, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for MetLife, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is MetLife, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing MetLife, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can MetLife, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing MetLife, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider MetLife, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include MetLife, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.