Is MetLife, Inc. a good dividend stock?

MetLife, Inc. (MET) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.47%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is MET's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for MET stock is currently 2.47%.

How much does MET pay in dividends per year?

MetLife, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.2950 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does MET pay dividends?

MET stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is MET's dividend growing?

MetLife, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.35%.

MET Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

MetLife, Inc. (MET) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.47% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $2.30 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 4.29% 5-year compound annual rate.

59.67B

Market cap

9.91x

Current P/E

10.33x

Forward P/E

2.47%

Dividend yield

$2.30

MET dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — MET pays out about 25% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	25.57%
Operating margin	6.12%
Pretax margin	6.12%
Net margin	4.44%
Effective tax rate	26.99%
ROA	0.45%
ROE	12.01%
D/E	0.71x
Interest coverage ratio	4.39x

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MET valuation

P/E	9.91x
P/S	0.59x
P/B	1.59x
P/CF	2.49x
P/FCF	2.46x
P/OCF	2.49x
PEG	-1.15x
EV multiple	8.12x

About

MetLife, Inc. operates as a leading global financial services entity, delivering an extensive array of services encompassing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The company manages its operations through five primary divisions: the U. S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and MetLife Holdings.