Does MetLife (MET) pay a dividend?
Yes. MetLife (MET) pays a dividend: $2.30 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 2.31% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 13 years in a row, growing at 4.3% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 41.7% of earnings.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (40) × 0.40 + Growth (68) × 0.35 + Income (70) × 0.25 = 57
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
41.7%
FCF Payout
–
FCF Coverage
–
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$2.30
Growth Streak
13 years
5Y CAGR
4.3%
Dividend history
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.25 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $2.16 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $2.06 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $1.98 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $1.90 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.82 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $1.74 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1.66 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $1.58 | +6.8% |
Newest 10 of 19 fiscal years; the chart above has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$2.30
Annual Income / $10K
$231
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
MetLife (MET) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does MetLife (MET) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, MetLife pays a regular dividend of about $2.30 per share per year (a yield of roughly 2.3%). That is a payout ratio of about 41.7% of earnings, so it is well covered by earnings. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is MetLife's dividend safe?+
MetLife's dividend looks well covered by earnings. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 40 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has MetLife grown its dividend?+
MetLife has raised its dividend for about 13 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 4.3% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is MetLife's dividend payout ratio?+
MetLife pays out about 41.7% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is well covered by earnings. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 31 Jul 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 2 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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