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Metlife Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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MET dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.5680
Forward Dividend yield
2.86%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

MET dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.86%
Industry
2.11%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

MET dividend payout ratio

Metlife Inc paid out 31.6% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
68.4%
Payout ratio
31.6%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

MET vs Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
MET2.86%Yes0+31.60%
AFL1.57%Yes0+29.20%
PUK1.45%No10+25.00%
MFCN/A1+45.60%
PRU4.86%Yes0+72.80%
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MET dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Mar 10, 2026
Next ex-dividend date
Feb 3, 2026

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Metlife Dividends FAQ

Does Metlife pay a dividend?

Yes, MET has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Metlife's Dividend Payment Date?

Metlife's next dividend payment date is on 2026-03-10, when Metlife shareholders who owned MET shares before 2026-02-03 will receive a dividend payment of $0.5675 per share. Add MET to your watchlist to be reminded of MET's next dividend payment.

Is Metlife's dividend stable?

Yes, MET's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Metlife have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, MET's past year earnings per share was $5.34, and their annual dividend per share is $2.25. MET's dividend payout ratio is 31.6%, which is sustainable.

How much is Metlife's dividend?

MET pays a dividend of $2.25 per share. MET's annual dividend yield is 2.86%. Metlife's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.11%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.71%.

What is Metlife's Ex-Dividend Date?

Metlife's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2026-02-03. Metlife shareholders who own MET stock before this date will receive Metlife's next dividend payment of $0.5675 per share on 2026-03-10. Add MET to your watchlist to be reminded before MET's ex-dividend date.

Is Metlife's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, MET's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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