# Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can sha...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $641.30 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.63T |
| P/E (TTM) | 19.49 |
| EPS (TTM) | $32.90 |
| 52-Week Range | $520.26 – $779.82 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.33% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.33% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.10 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.10 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 1 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / — / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 7.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 18.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 7.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 18.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | $0.5250 | 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.5250 | 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-03-16 | $0.5250 | 2026-03-26 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.5250 | 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-09-22 | $0.5250 | 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.5250 | 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5250 | 2025-03-26 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.5000 | 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-09-16 | $0.5000 | 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.5000 | 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-02-21 | $0.5000 | 2024-03-26 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Meta Platforms, Inc. do?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) operates in the Internet Content & Information industry within the Communication Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is META's market cap?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.63 trillion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does META pay a dividend?

Yes, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.33%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does META pay dividends?

Meta Platforms, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.10 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is META's payout ratio?

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/meta/peers

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