MetLife, Inc. (MET)

In Q1 2026, MetLife announced adjusted EPS of $2.42, surpassing forecasts but missing revenue expectations, leading to a stock drop. The company increased its common stock dividend by 4.4% to $0.5925 per share, marking 13 years of consecutive growth. MetLife recommended shareholders reject a 'mini-tender' offer by Potemkin Limited. MetLife Investment Management originated $26 billion in private fixed income transactions in 2025. MetLife unveiled its five-year 'New Frontier' growth strategy, aiming for double-digit adjusted EPS growth and a 15-17% adjusted return on equity. The company completed a $10 billion risk transfer of its variable annuity portfolio to Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company. MetLife's stock has seen a 0.30% change over the past year, with a 52-week range between $67.33 and $83.85.

MetLife's products and services experience some demand seasonality. Q1 2026 revenue expectations showed a sequential dip, reflecting seasonal insurance patterns. Within the Group Benefits segment, Q1 2026 saw seasonally higher expectations for Dental. The company notes dividend seasonality for its U.S. entities, with a larger dividend typically taken in the first quarter.

MetLife, Inc. is a global financial services company established in 1868, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services. The company operates within the Life Insurance sector and the Insurance - Life industry. MetLife's core business is structured around six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS); Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and MetLife Investment Management (MIM). Major products and services include life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, asset management, and specialized offerings such as critical illness insurance, financial planning, and mortgages.

MetLife has a significant global presence, operating in more than 40 markets worldwide. The company holds leading market positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Specific countries where MetLife has a strong presence include Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Chile. Its regional segments reflect this international reach.

MetLife has maintained a strong brand reputation, being named on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ for the seventh consecutive year and ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry for 2026. For the fourth consecutive year, MetLife was recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S. MetLife ranked No. 10 on Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ in 2025 and has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 33 markets globally.

MetLife's ownership is primarily held by institutional investors, accounting for approximately 91.59% of the stock. Major institutional owners include MetLife Policyholder Trust, Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc. Individual insider ownership accounts for about 0.25%. Recent insider trading activity includes officers and directors buying and selling shares.