Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
Meta Platforms Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$12.01
FY2025
5-year range
$2.17 / $15.49
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-7.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 58
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 58 Communication Services companies, Meta Platforms is in the top 7% for capital returned to shareholders per share. Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $0.00 in FY2018 to $15.49 in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.01 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $6.92 to $12.01 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +76.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +22.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+311.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share decreased 7.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 58 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders per share was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 30.9%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 30.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $12.01 | -7.8% |
| FY2024 | $13.03 | +88.3% |
| FY2023 | $6.92 | +218.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.17 | -86.0% |
| FY2021 | $15.49 | +251.2% |
| FY2020 | $4.41 | +559.6% |
| FY2019 | $0.67 | - |
| FY2018 | $0.00 | - |
| FY2017 | $0.00 | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026