NYSE: MET
MetLife, Inc.
Financial Services · Insurance - Life
Market Cap
$55.17B
52w High
$89.62
52w Low
$67.33
P/E
15.54
Volume
1.88M
Outstanding Shares
643.44M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 9.19% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.14% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 8.18% to 6.26%. Free cash flow declined 3.05% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 6.26%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 6.14% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
MetLife, Inc. operates as a leading global financial services entity, delivering an extensive array of services encompassing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 500 shares became 561
Profitability & growth
Standard profitability metrics can be misleading for financial/insurance companies. GAAP requires unrealized investment gains/losses in net income (affecting ROE), and margins are blended across diverse business segments.
Analyst consensus
25
Buy
8
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 5, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.39 · Revenue est $19.77B
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Dividends
$2.30/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 12yrSafeMET pays a dividend with a 2.68% dividend yield, 12 consecutive years of growth, growing at 4.29% annually, covered 10.6× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
2.68%
Annual Div / Share
$2.30
5yr CAGR
+4.29%
Doubles every ~16.5yr
Payout Ratio
46.42%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.35%
5yr CAGR
+4.29%
10yr CAGR
+5.38%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$27/yr $2/mo | $33/yr+23% $3/mo | $41/yr+52% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.68% → 4.07% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
MET has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 10.6× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.