Does Meta Platforms (META) pay a dividend?
Yes. Meta Platforms pays a quarterly dividend: $2.10 per share over the last twelve months, a 0.29% yield at the $728.09 close of Oct 2, 2026. Next ex-dividend date: Dec 21, 2026 (expected), $0.53 per share. Dividend growth: +1.2% over one year. 1 consecutive year of increases. Dividends take 11% of free cash flow. Our read of the dividend: confirmed (announced, or paid on schedule). Estimates, not advice.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.53 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.53 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.53 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.53 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.50 |