Meta Platforms Inc Class A
S&P 500META/Communication Services · Internet Content & Information/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.37%
$2.10 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
META's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 7.6% earnings payout ratio & 11.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2+ yrs dividend streak & 0.0% 5-year dividend cagr.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 7.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 11.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 4.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Dividend Streak: 2+ yrsShort dividend history limits track-record signal.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 0.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
Very SafeDividend Track Record
SafeAbout 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
0.37%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
7.64%
FCF Payout Ratio
11.07%
52-Week Range
$520.26 - $796.25
Dividend History (2016–2025)
META annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
META earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 25, 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%
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