MET Dividend History & Yield
MetLife, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 146 days) | Feb 16, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 (in 237 days) | May 18, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2027 (in 328 days) | Aug 17, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MET's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.372 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MET do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 506 | $48,314 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,530 | $241,568 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,060 | $483,137 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.48%. $10,000 in MET would currently pay about $248 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MET dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | $0.593 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.593 | +4.4% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | — | $0.568 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | — | $0.568 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | — | $0.568 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2025 | — | $0.568 | +4.2% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | — | $0.545 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | — | $0.545 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | — | $0.545 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2024 | — | $0.545 | +4.8% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +4.0% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +4.2% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +4.3% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MET scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About MetLife, Inc.
MetLife, Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. It operates in six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings. The company offers life, dental, group short-and long-term disability, paid family and medical leave, individual disability, accidental death and dismemberment, accident and health, vision, and pet insurance, as well as prepaid legal plans; administrative services-only arrangements to employers; and general and separate account, and synthetic guaranteed interest contracts, as well as private floating…
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Life. First dividend on our records: Nov 3, 2000. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MET dividend FAQ
When is MET's next ex-dividend date?
MET's next ex-dividend date is Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.593 per share, expected on Nov 17, 2026.
How often does MET pay dividends?
MET pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.593 per share with an ex-date of Aug 4, 2026.
What is MET's dividend yield?
MET's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.43%, based on $2.322 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $95.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.372 per share, is 2.48%.
How much does MET pay per share?
MET pays about $0.593 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.372 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $237.20 a year.
Has MET grown or cut its dividend?
MET has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.3% a year (+4.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MET do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.48%, you would need about 506 shares of MET (roughly $48,314 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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