MetLife, Inc. (MET)

In December 2025, MetLife Investment Management acquired PineBridge Investments. In September 2025, the company acquired a 20% stake in Klimber and launched a new Cancer Support benefit. MetLife's Q3 2025 Adjusted EPS of $2.34 surpassed analyst forecasts. As of January 12, 2026, the stock price was $78.32, reflecting a 1.37% decrease from the previous day, a 5.19% decrease over the past 30 days, and a 4.38% decline over the past 12 months. Wells Fargo increased its price target for MetLife shares to $97.00 from $94.00. MetLife expanded its pet insurance reach through a partnership with Petstablished, and Mizuho initiated coverage of MET with an Outperform recommendation.

Demand for MetLife's products and services experiences seasonal fluctuations, with Q1 and Q4 generally showing higher insurance sales. Health plan sign-ups typically surge in December, while auto policy demand often peaks in the spring. Homeowners coverage sign-ups and renewals usually increase during the spring and winter. The peak season for life insurance is typically at the end of the year. The renewal season for commercial policies generally occurs from October to December. Claims volumes for property and casualty insurers surge during natural disaster seasons and severe weather events.

MetLife, Inc. is a global financial services company offering insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services. Its portfolio includes individual and group life insurance, accident and health insurance, retirement and savings solutions, and credit insurance. The company also provides dental, disability, and critical illness insurance, various annuities, pet insurance, legal services, wealth management, 529 Plans, banking, mortgages, and identity theft protection. Auto and home insurance are now provided by Farmers GroupSelect.

MetLife has a significant global presence, operating in over 40 countries and serving approximately 100 million customers. It holds leading market positions in North America, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. The company's headquarters are located in New York City, USA.

MetLife has maintained a strong brand reputation. The company was included in Fortune magazine's 2025 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and earned the No. 10 spot on the Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ list for the second consecutive year. MetLife was also certified as a Great Place to Work in 33 markets and received best workplace honors in several countries. The company's association with the Peanuts comic strip and its commitment to community involvement through the MetLife Foundation enhance its reputation.

MetLife's ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, accounting for approximately 67.25% to 91.59% of the company’s stock. Major institutional shareholders include the MetLife Policyholder Trust, The Vanguard Group, Dodge & Cox, and BlackRock, Inc. Individual insider ownership is relatively small, ranging from 0.25% to 0.27%. Recent insider trading activity in December 2025 showed some officers and directors buying shares, while one officer sold shares.