Dividend history
Meta Platforms Inc.
META.US
Recent payments
$0.5250USD
Ex: Sep 21, 2026
Pay: Sep 28
Meta Platforms Inc. (META.US) went ex-dividend on September 21, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment. The company declared a quarterly dividend of CA$0.525 USD, which will be paid on September 28, 2026.
Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, it’s important to know the ex-dividend date. Only shareholders on record before this date are eligible for the dividend payment. This is especially relevant for those with registered accounts like a TFSA or RRSP, where dividends can grow tax-free.
Meta Platforms Inc.
META.US
META.US
Meta Platforms Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$1.59T
P/E
20.9x
Div. yield
0.34%
Div. / share
$2.10
52W high
$779.82
52W low
$519.37
1W change
-3.75%
Beta
1.19
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 62 analysts covering META · as of Oct 30, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast META stock price to rise 2463.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.60 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$848.38
+2463.1% Upside
Previously C$846.79 on Oct 29, 2026
Current Price
C$33.10
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (62 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on META's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
52.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
47.8%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+25.1%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$683.06
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$643.45 | C$537.71 – C$769.99 |
| 60 trading days | C$662.96 | C$514.31 – C$854.58 |
| 90 trading days | C$683.06 | C$500.51 – C$932.19 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Dividend Details
Meta Platforms Inc. has a market cap of about CA$1.89 billion and a trailing yield of 0.32%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend
The term 'ex-dividend' marks the cutoff date for dividend eligibility. When a stock goes ex-dividend, new buyers won’t receive the next dividend payment. For Meta Platforms, the ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026. Investors who bought shares on or after this date aren’t entitled to the dividend, which is crucial for those looking to invest for income.
Dividend Payment Schedule
Meta Platforms Inc. plans to pay its declared dividend on September 28, 2026. The record date, when the company checks its records to see who is eligible for the dividend, also fell on September 21, 2026. This means only those who held shares before this date will receive the CA$0.525 USD dividend.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | META.US |
| Amount | CA$0.525 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-21 |
| Record | 2026-09-21 |
| Payment | 2026-09-28 |
| Declared | 2026-09-10 |
| Trailing yield | 0.32% |
| Stock page | META.US dividend history |
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