Dividend payment history · 2026
MET MetLife, Inc.
68 dividend payments since 2000 — 27 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 9.2%.
MET dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.7540 | -22.0% | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.2490 | +4.4% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.1550 | +4.6% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.0600 | +4.0% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.9800 | +4.2% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.9000 | +4.4% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.8200 | +4.6% | 4 |
| 2019 | $1.7400 | +4.8% | 4 |
| 2018 | $1.6600 | +13.0% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.4695 | +4.7% | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.4037 | +6.8% | 4 |
| 2015 | $1.3146 | +11.3% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.1809 | +31.2% | 4 |
| 2013 | $0.9002 | +36.5% | 4 |
| 2012 | $0.6595 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2011 | $0.6595 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2010 | $0.6595 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2009 | $0.6595 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2008 | $0.6595 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2007 | $0.6595 | +25.4% | 1 |
| 2006 | $0.5258 | +13.5% | 1 |
| 2005 | $0.4635 | +13.0% | 1 |
| 2004 | $0.4100 | +100.0% | 1 |
| 2003 | $0.2050 | +9.5% | 1 |
| 2002 | $0.1872 | +5.0% | 1 |
| 2001 | $0.1783 | +0.0% | 1 |
| 2000 | $0.1783 | — | 1 |
Complete MET dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $0.5930 | Sep 8, 2026 | +4.4% |
| May 12, 2026 | $0.5930 | — | +4.4% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.5680 | — | +4.2% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.5680 | — | +4.2% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.5680 | — | +4.2% |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.5680 | — | +4.2% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.5450 | — | +4.8% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.5450 | — | +4.8% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $0.5450 | — | +4.8% |
| May 6, 2024 | $0.5450 | — | +4.8% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | +4.0% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.5200 | — | +4.0% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $0.5200 | — | +4.0% |
| May 8, 2023 | $0.5200 | — | +4.0% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.5000 | — | +4.2% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.5000 | — | +4.2% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.5000 | — | +4.2% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.5000 | — | +4.2% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | $0.4800 | — | +4.3% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.4800 | — | +4.3% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $0.4800 | — | +4.3% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.4800 | — | +4.3% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.4600 | — | +4.5% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | $0.4600 | — | +4.5% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | $0.4600 | — | +4.5% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.4600 | — | +4.5% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | $0.4400 | — | +4.8% |
| Nov 4, 2019 | $0.4400 | — | +4.8% |
| Aug 5, 2019 | $0.4400 | — | +4.8% |
| May 6, 2019 | $0.4400 | — | +4.8% |
| Feb 4, 2019 | $0.4200 | — | +5.0% |
| Nov 5, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +5.0% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +17.8% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +17.8% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | $0.4000 | — | +12.2% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.4000 | — | +12.2% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.3565 | — | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.3565 | — | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.3565 | — | +6.7% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.3565 | — | +6.7% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.3565 | — | +6.7% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.3565 | — | +6.7% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.3342 | — | +7.1% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.3342 | — | +7.1% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.3342 | — | +7.1% |
| May 7, 2015 | $0.3342 | — | +7.1% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.3119 | — | +27.3% |
| Nov 5, 2014 | $0.3119 | — | +27.3% |
| Aug 6, 2014 | $0.3119 | — | +27.3% |
| May 7, 2014 | $0.3119 | — | +27.3% |
| Feb 4, 2014 | $0.2451 | — | +48.6% |
| Nov 6, 2013 | $0.2451 | — | -62.8% |
| Aug 7, 2013 | $0.2451 | — | — |
| May 7, 2013 | $0.2451 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2013 | $0.1649 | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | $0.6595 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2011 | $0.6595 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2010 | $0.6595 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2009 | $0.6595 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2008 | $0.6595 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2007 | $0.6595 | — | +25.4% |
| Nov 2, 2006 | $0.5258 | — | +13.5% |
| Nov 3, 2005 | $0.4635 | — | +13.0% |
| Nov 3, 2004 | $0.4100 | — | +100.0% |
| Nov 5, 2003 | $0.2050 | — | +9.5% |
| Nov 6, 2002 | $0.1872 | — | +5.0% |
| Nov 2, 2001 | $0.1783 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2000 | $0.1783 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has MET ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, MET has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is MET's 5-year dividend CAGR?
MET's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 9.2%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does MET pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, MET pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is MET's latest dividend per share?
MET's most recent dividend was $0.5930 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 4, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 8, 2026.
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