MET ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
MetLife, Inc.
MET dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | ≈ Aug 18, 2026 | $0.593 |
| May 12, 2026 | ≈ May 26, 2026 | $0.593 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ≈ Feb 17, 2026 | $0.568 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | ≈ Nov 18, 2025 | $0.568 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ≈ Aug 19, 2025 | $0.568 |
| May 6, 2025 | ≈ May 20, 2025 | $0.568 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ≈ Feb 18, 2025 | $0.545 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ≈ Nov 19, 2024 | $0.545 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | ≈ Aug 20, 2024 | $0.545 |
| May 6, 2024 | ≈ May 20, 2024 | $0.545 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ≈ Feb 19, 2024 | $0.52 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from MET's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is MET's next ex-dividend date?
MET's next ex-dividend date is Nov 3, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 2, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is MET's dividend?
MET most recently paid about $0.593 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.323 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is MET's dividend yield?
MET's dividend yield is about 2.32%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $100.17 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does MET pay its dividend?
MET pays quarterly. The payment date for the Nov 3, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on MET's usual timing we estimate about Nov 17, 2026.
Has MET grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, MET paid $2.322 per share, which was 4.3% higher than the 4 payments before that ($2.226). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of MET pay?
At the current yield of 2.32%, $10,000 invested in MET would pay roughly $232 a year in dividends, or about $19 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has MET made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year MET's share price changed by +14.6%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +17.5%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?