META vs VSNT
Meta Platforms, Inc. compared with Versant Media Group, Inc. on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
VSNT
Versant Media Group, Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VSNT yields more today: 4.77% vs 0.33% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | META | VSNT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $642.62 | $31.43 |
| TTM yield | 0.33% | 3.58% |
| Forward yield | 0.33% | 4.77% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.10 | $1.50 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 7% | 14% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 98/100 | 100/100 |
| 1-year total return | -12.2% | — |
| 1-year price return | -12.5% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.6T | 4.4B |
| Years paying | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | Communication Services | Communication Services |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| META | VSNT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 15.6 | 318.2 |
| Income per year | $33 | $477 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $40 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model META · Model VSNT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| META Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.525 | Est. |
| META Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.525 | Est. |
| META Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.525 | Est. |
| VSNT Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.375 | Est. |
| VSNT Apr 1, 2027 | Apr 22, 2027 | $0.375 | Est. |
| VSNT Jul 1, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 | $0.375 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
METAVSNT
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, META or VSNT?
VSNT currently has the higher trailing yield: META yields 0.33% and VSNT yields 3.58%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do META and VSNT pay?
META pays every quarter and VSNT pays every quarter. META's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and VSNT's is Dec 31, 2026.
Is META or VSNT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. META and VSNT differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.