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META

Meta Platforms Inc Class A

S&P 500
META|Communication Services|Internet Content & Information|$592.92|P/E 26.1|MCap 1.6T|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Meta Platforms Inc Class A

Meta Platforms Inc Class A is a technology company that develops and operates a family of social media applications and communication services designed to help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. The company's core offerings include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, which collectively serve billions of monthly active users worldwide. Meta generates the majority of its revenue through a sophisticated digital advertising business that leverages user data and advanced targeting algorithms to deliver ads across its platform ecosystem. Beyond its primary social media operations, Meta invests in augmented and virtual reality technologies through its Reality Labs segment, developing consumer hardware, software, and immersive content experiences. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta operates as a global technology services company serving individual consumers, businesses, and advertisers across diverse markets and geographies.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.33%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

8.94%

FCF Payout Ratio

11.55%

Stock Price

$592.92

52-Week Range

$479.80 $796.25

Dividend Health Score

82/ 100Very Safe

META's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 8.9% earnings payout ratio & 11.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2+ yrs dividend streak & 0.0% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
8.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
11.6%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
4.6%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
74.8xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
13.1%Safe
Current Ratio
2.6xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
39.2Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
30.2%Very Safe
Operating Margin
41.3%Very Safe
Gross Margin
81.8%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
Dividend Streak
2+ yrsWarning
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

META annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

META earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 16, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

0.00%

10-Year Total Growth

0.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$59,292.00

Annual Income

$210.00

Quarterly Income

$52.50

Monthly Income

$17.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is META's current dividend yield?
Meta Platforms Inc Class A (META) currently has a dividend yield of 0.33%, based on a stock price of $592.92 and an annual dividend of $2.10.
When is META's next dividend payment date?
META's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-16 and the next payment date is 2026-03-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does META pay in dividends per year?
Meta Platforms Inc Class A paid $2.10 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has META been increasing its dividend?
Meta Platforms Inc Class A has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 0.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.00%.
Is META's dividend safe?
Meta Platforms Inc Class A has a payout ratio of 8.94%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 11.55%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is META's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Meta Platforms Inc Class A's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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