Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.37%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is 0.37%.
META Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.37%
Yield on Cost for META
META now pays $2.10 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-09) | $118.56 | 1.77% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-11) | $331.26 | 0.63% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-07) | $263.60 | 0.80% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-11) | $694.14 | 0.30% |
| Buying today(at $570.98) | $570.98 | 0.37% |
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META).
Starting Yield
0.37%
Ending YOC
1.17%
Year 15 Dividend
$6.66
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$61.58
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.10 | — | 0.37% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.27 | +8.00% | 0.40% | $2.27 |
| Year 2 | $2.45 | +8.00% | 0.43% | $4.72 |
| Year 3 | $2.65 | +8.00% | 0.46% | $7.36 |
| Year 4 | $2.86 | +8.00% | 0.50% | $10.22 |
| Year 5 | $3.09 | +8.00% | 0.54% | $13.31 |
| Year 6 | $3.33 | +8.00% | 0.58% | $16.64 |
| Year 7 | $3.60 | +8.00% | 0.63% | $20.24 |
| Year 8 | $3.89 | +8.00% | 0.68% | $24.12 |
| Year 9 | $4.20 | +8.00% | 0.74% | $28.32 |
| Year 10 | $4.53 | +8.00% | 0.79% | $32.86 |
| Year 11 | $4.90 | +8.00% | 0.86% | $37.75 |
| Year 12 | $5.29 | +8.00% | 0.93% | $43.04 |
| Year 13 | $5.71 | +8.00% | 1.00% | $48.75 |
| Year 14 | $6.17 | +8.00% | 1.08% | $54.92 |
| Year 15 | $6.66 | +8.00% | 1.17% | $61.58 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Meta Platforms, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for META stock is 0.37%.
About Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Mark Elliot Zuckerberg