META Dividend History & Yield
Meta Platforms, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.525 | $52.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.525 | $52.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.525 | $52.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.525 | $52.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from META's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.10 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much META do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 572 | $367,211 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,858 | $1,836,057 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,715 | $3,672,114 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.33%. $10,000 in META would currently pay about $33 a year ($3 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
META dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.525 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $0.525 | +5.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $0.50 | — |
META dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to META's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
META 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 Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL).
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Internet Content & Information. First dividend on our records: Feb 21, 2024. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
META dividend FAQ
When is META's next ex-dividend date?
META's next ex-dividend date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.525 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does META pay dividends?
META pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.525 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is META's dividend yield?
META's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.33%, based on $2.10 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $642.62. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.10 per share, is 0.33%.
How much does META pay per share?
META pays about $0.525 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.10 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $210.00 a year.
Has META grown or cut its dividend?
META has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +1.2%.
How many shares of META do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.33%, you would need about 572 shares of META (roughly $367,211 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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