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Metlife Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

MET dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.5200
Forward Dividend yield
3.16%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

MET dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.88%
Industry
2.45%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

MET dividend payout ratio

Metlife Inc paid out 114.3% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
N/A
Payout ratio
114.3%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

MET vs Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
MET2.88%Yes0+114.30%
AFL2.10%Yes0+22.50%
MFC5.11%No1+55.30%
PRU4.51%Yes0+74.70%
PUK2.19%No9+10.10%

MET dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 14, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 5, 2024

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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 last dividend payment date was on 2024-03-14, when Metlife shareholders who owned MET shares before 2024-02-05 received a dividend payment of $0.5200 per share. Metlife's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. 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?

No, MET's past year earnings per share was $1.82, and their annual dividend per share is $2.08. MET's dividend payout ratio is 114.3%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Metlife's dividend?

MET pays a dividend of $2.08 per share. MET's annual dividend yield is 2.88%. Metlife's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.45%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.14%.

What is Metlife's Ex-Dividend Date?

Metlife's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-02-05. Metlife shareholders who own MET stock before this date received Metlife's last dividend payment of $0.5200 per share on 2024-03-14. Metlife's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. 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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