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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Meta Platforms Dividend Announcement

• Meta Platforms announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-26. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-16
• Meta Platforms annual dividend for 2024 was $1.50
• Meta Platforms's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.36%
• Meta Platforms's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 6.85%

Meta Platforms Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-09-16$0.50quarterly2024-09-26
2024-06-14$0.50quarterly2024-06-26
2024-02-21$0.50quarterly2024-03-26

Meta Platforms Dividend per year

Meta Platforms Dividend Yield

Meta Platforms current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.36%. Interested in purchasing Meta Platforms stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Meta Platforms Financial Ratios

P/E ratio25.53
PEG ratio0.96
P/B ratio8.62
ROE35.60%
Payout ratio6.85%
Current ratio2.73
Quick ratio2.73
Cash Ratio1.32

Meta Platforms Dividend FAQ

Does Meta Platforms stock pay dividends?
Meta Platforms does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Meta Platforms ever paid a dividend?
No, Meta Platforms has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Meta Platforms is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Meta Platforms pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Meta Platforms would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Meta Platforms ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Meta Platforms has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Meta Platforms a dividend aristocrat?
Meta Platforms is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Meta Platforms a dividend king?
Meta Platforms is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Meta Platforms a dividend stock?
No, Meta Platforms is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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