Meta Platforms Inc Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.36%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
Stock Price
$590.24
Market Cap
$1.42T
How It's Calculated
0.36% = $2.10 ÷ $590.24 × 100
What This Means
Meta Platforms Inc's dividend yield of 0.36% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About Meta Platforms Inc
Meta Platforms Inc (META) operates in the Media sector, specifically in Media. With a market capitalization of about $1.42T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $590.24, within a 52-week range of $520.26 to $796.25 (-25.9% from the high, +13.5% from the low). Beta of 1.24 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.8%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Meta Platforms Inc, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Media, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, Meta Platforms Inc's dividend yield of 0.36% can be compared with peers such as GOOG (0.24%), GOOGL (0.24%), NFLX (0.00%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Media stocks.
Key Takeaways
- META is grouped in the Media sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.24 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does META pay a dividend?
Yes — Meta Platforms Inc currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $2.10 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for META?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, META's yield is about 0.36%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.36% compare to sector peers?
In Media, peer yields such as DIS (1.53%), NWSA (0.72%), NWS (0.63%) help frame META's 0.36%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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