MetLife, Inc. MET
- Market cap
- $61.6B
- P/E
- 18.7×
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Target Price Range
Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.19 | 44.18 | 37.76 | 40.25 | 22.85 | 45.73 | 57.41 | 48.95 | 64.61 | 65.21 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 51.77 | 55.91 | 55.21 | 51.60 | 53.28 | 67.68 | 77.36 | 73.92 | 89.05 | 88.09 |
High Price
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| 58,000 | 49,000 | 48,000 | 49,000 | 46,500 | 43,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 46,000 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 60,787 | 62,308 | 67,941 | 69,620 | 67,842 | 68,696 | 68,770 | 66,905 | 70,986 | 77,084 |
Revenue
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| 29.66% | 27.54% | 29.47% | 29.42% | 29.59% | 29.64% | 26.66% | 22.16% | 25.97% | 23.83% |
Gross Margin
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| 4,281 | 3,536 | 6,307 | 6,795 | 6,927 | 8,518 | 6,364 | 2,162 | 5,622 | 4,661 |
EBT
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| 7.04% | 5.68% | 9.28% | 9.76% | 10.21% | 12.40% | 9.25% | 3.23% | 7.92% | 6.05% |
EBT Margin
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| 854 | 4,020 | 5,128 | 5,909 | 5,418 | 6,876 | 5,302 | 1,602 | 4,444 | 3,403 |
Net Income
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| (458) | (249) | (385) | (369) | (197) | (180) | (319) | (614) | (798) | (1,087) |
Depreciation
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| 55.24 | 58.25 | 67.54 | 74.25 | 74.73 | 79.63 | 85.62 | 88.30 | 100.49 | 115.24 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.63 | 3.38 | 4.91 | 6.06 | 5.68 | 7.31 | 6.60 | 1.81 | 5.94 | 4.71 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 13.42 | 11.48 | 11.67 | 14.70 | 12.82 | 14.31 | 16.24 | 18.11 | 20.67 | 25.55 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Capex/Sh
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| 13.42 | 11.48 | 11.67 | 14.70 | 12.82 | 14.31 | 16.24 | 18.11 | 20.67 | 25.55 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 61.52 | 55.03 | 52.65 | 70.80 | 82.42 | 78.53 | 37.51 | 39.93 | 39.22 | 42.88 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 1,101 | 1,070 | 1,006 | 938 | 908 | 863 | 803 | 758 | 706 | 669 |
Shares
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| 79.31 | 14.72 | 8.29 | 8.41 | 8.31 | 8.54 | 11.55 | 36.80 | 13.72 | 16.80 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.79 | 0.91 | 0.78 | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.80 | 1.92 | 1.69 | 2.09 | 1.84 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.02 | 0.99 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.65 |
EV/Sales
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| 4.18 | 5.00 | 3.65 | 3.56 | 3.59 | 4.22 | 4.33 | 3.63 | 3.90 | 2.93 |
EV/FCF
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| 14,774 | 12,283 | 11,738 | 13,786 | 11,639 | 12,347 | 13,044 | 13,721 | 14,598 | 17,092 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Capex | |||
| 14,774 | 12,283 | 11,738 | 13,786 | 11,639 | 12,347 | 13,044 | 13,721 | 14,598 | 17,092 |
FCF
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| (330,446) | (351,307) | (356,057) | (373,752) | (398,370) | (389,222) | (386,125) | (392,456) | (390,461) | (401,303) |
Working Cap'
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| 21,126 | 20,428 | 17,304 | 17,844 | 18,994 | 18,196 | 18,696 | 19,465 | 19,191 | 19,329 |
Total Debt
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| 8,475 | 7,727 | 1,483 | 1,246 | (801) | (1,851) | (1,499) | (1,174) | (877) | (2,703) |
Net Debt
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| 67,702 | 58,870 | 52,958 | 66,382 | 74,817 | 67,749 | 30,125 | 30,253 | 27,703 | 28,680 |
Sh' Equity
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| 0.08% | 0.48% | 0.71% | 0.80% | 0.68% | 0.86% | 0.72% | 0.20% | 0.62% | 0.45% |
ROA
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| 3.51% | 3.32% | 7.24% | 6.28% | 5.85% | 8.08% | 13.89% | 4.65% | 13.10% | 11.21% |
ROIC
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| 1.10% | 6.17% | 8.91% | 9.59% | 7.35% | 9.33% | 10.42% | 4.57% | 14.58% | 11.26% |
ROE
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MetLife, Inc. peers in Insurance Life
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFL Aflac Incorporated | $57.2B | 12.1× | Compare |
| PRU Prudential Financial, Inc. | $41.0B | 10.8× | Compare |
| PUK Prudential Public Limited Company | $31.2B | 17.5× | Compare |
| UNM Unum Group | $14.4B | 21.5× | Compare |
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Globe Life Inc. | $12.9B | 10.9× | Compare |
| JXN Jackson Financial Inc. | $8.8B | 180× | Compare |
| PRI Primerica, Inc. | $8.5B | 11.1× | Compare |
| LNC Lincoln National Corporation | $7.9B | 3.5× | Compare |
MET metrics, ten years each
- Revenue
- Net income
- EBITDA
- Free cash flow
- Operating cash flow
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
- Free cash flow margin
- P/E ratio
- P/S ratio
- P/B ratio
- Price to free cash flow
- EV/EBITDA
- EV/Sales
- Return on equity
- Return on assets
- Return on invested capital
- Debt to equity
- Current ratio
- Total debt
- Shares outstanding
- Book value per share
- Revenue growth
MetLife, Inc. (MET) key facts
- MetLife, Inc. (MET) is an Insurance Life company in the Financial sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- MetLife, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $77.1 billion, up 8.59% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, MET traded at $97.70, a market capitalization of $61.6 billion.
- MetLife, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share, a yield of 3.19%.
- Return on equity was 11.3% and debt-to-equity 0.73.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) Latest News
22 Sep
MetLife's Group Benefits unit is driving near-term earnings momentum, with Q2 2026 adjusted earnings up 25% year over year to $503 million amid solid volume growth and improved life underwriting. Group Life mortality was 79%, below MET's 2026 target range of 83–88%, and the non-medical health benefit ratio improved to 73.9%. The segment benefits from a broad lineup of group life, dental, disability and voluntary products and MET's U.S. scale, which expands distribution and deepens employer and employee relationships. Adjusted PFOs rose 4% y/y in Q2, and year-to-date sales grew 9% (regional +11%), led by under-1,000 employee markets. However, some Q2 mortality benefit may reverse in H2, and earnings growth could moderate if underwriting benefits ease. MET trades at a P/E of about 9.3 with a 2026 consensus earnings growth of ~10.8% and a YTD stock gain of 22.6%. Group Benefits momentum boosts near-term earnings but upside may be tempered by potential normalization of mortality benefits and underwriting fluctuations.
19 Sep
MetLife reports record annuity demand, prompting questions on whether the upside is already priced into the stock. Record annuity demand signals strong sales growth yet market pricing concerns may limit immediate stock gains.
19 Aug
MetLife announces $3B share buyback program, with analysis indicating its stock may be 43% undervalued. $3B buyback signals major capital return and potential undervaluation that can lift stock price and investor sentiment.
14 Aug
MetLife held Q2 earnings call with analysts raising top five questions on results, strategy and outlook. Q2 earnings call questions may influence short-term investor views but lack major strategic shifts.
13 Aug
MetLife (MET) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covers financial results, performance metrics, and management commentary on operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings details and forward guidance typically drive notable shifts in MET stock valuation and sentiment.
8 Aug
MetLife Q2 earnings call highlights key financial results and strategic updates. Q2 earnings highlights typically affect short-term market sentiment without fundamentally changing long-term trajectory.
7 Aug
MetLife approved a $3 billion share repurchase authorization. Share repurchase program supports stock price via increased demand and signals valuation confidence without altering core operations.
6 Aug
MetLife, Inc. presented Q2 2026 earnings results and outlook on its earnings call. Earnings results and forward guidance directly shape investor views and MET stock movement.
5 Aug
MetLife authorizes new $3 billion share repurchase program. $3 billion repurchase authorization returns substantial capital to shareholders and supports valuation.
MetLife, Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver key financial metrics that often drive immediate stock price movements and valuation shifts.
MetLife missed Q2 CY2026 revenue estimates. Revenue miss signals weaker than expected financial performance likely to pressure near-term stock price and investor sentiment.
15 Jul
MetLife advances AI-driven strategy in loans via supersized QTS deal that injects momentum into M&A activity. Supersized QTS deal marks major strategic move into AI loans with clear potential to shift MetLife trajectory.
MetLife integrates AI across operations to build lasting competitive advantages in insurance and financial services. AI deployment represents a major strategic initiative likely to reshape MetLife's efficiency and market position.
5 Jul
MetLife (MET) stock may be 47% undervalued based on returns analysis that has sparked debate over its true value and future performance. Valuation debate around 47% undervaluation can sway short-term MET investor sentiment and trading activity.
4 Jul
MetLife gains settlement flexibility and pursues real estate moves that may redefine its risk profile. Settlement flexibility and real estate moves represent major strategic shifts likely to significantly alter MetLife's risk profile and trajectory.
24 Jun
Investor with 900% gain from 2008 crisis initiates new large short bet involving MetLife. Prominent short bet may sway near-term MET stock sentiment without altering core operations.
15 Jun
MetLife expands settlement offerings via new Flex Agreement, generating valuation upside. New Flex Agreement expands MetLife settlement offerings and signals valuation upside.
5 Jun
MetLife introduces new annuity cancellation feature that reshapes its income mix and prompts valuation reassessment for MET stock. New annuity feature may alter MetLife income mix and valuation trajectory.
2 Jun
MetLife introduces more flexible annuity design with potential to alter investment case for MET stock. Annuity design change targets core insurance products and may shift competitive positioning.
1 Jun
MetLife (MET) released Q1 2026 earnings results via transcript covering revenue, net income, segment performance, and management outlook on insurance operations and capital deployment. Quarterly earnings details and guidance can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation multiples for the insurer.
28 May
MetLife expands its guaranteed retirement income products by adding a new flexible annuity option. New annuity product launch strengthens MetLife's retirement solutions lineup and may incrementally lift competitive position.
16 May
MetLife posted strong Q1 results and executed capital returns, prompting questions on whether these moves will alter its long-term investment narrative and future performance trajectory. Strong Q1 results plus capital returns signal major positive shifts in financial performance and investor sentiment for MetLife.
MetLife addressed top analyst questions during its Q1 earnings call, focusing on financial performance, capital management, investment returns, expense controls, and growth outlook in key segments. Q1 earnings call insights provide moderate visibility into operations and strategy but do not signal major shifts in MetLife's trajectory.
14 May
MetLife (MET) highlighted as top finance stock with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and positive Earnings ESP (2.75%), signaling likely earnings beat versus consensus estimates. Expectation of positive earnings surprise for MetLife may noticeably boost near-term investor sentiment and stock performance.
11 May
MetLife's Q1 earnings call highlighted adjusted EPS of $1.83, surpassing estimates, with revenue up 8% to $17.6 billion driven by strong Group Benefits and Asia segments. Underwriting gains and investment income boosted results, while full-year adjusted EPS guidance held at $7.25-$7.65. Strategic updates included Asia growth initiatives and share repurchases. Q1 earnings exceeded expectations with solid segment performance but reaffirmed guidance suggests moderate influence on trajectory.
7 May
MetLife (MET) beat Q1 EPS estimates due to strong investment income and volume growth. Q1 EPS beat on robust investment income and volume growth signals strong financial momentum and positive investor sentiment.
MetLife, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting quarterly financial results, strategic updates, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings call summaries directly impact investor sentiment, stock valuation, and perceptions of future performance.
6 May
MetLife reported Q1 earnings, with key metrics analyzed against analyst estimates. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported sales below analyst estimates in Q1 CY2026 earnings. Q1 CY2026 sales miss signals weaker-than-expected revenue, likely pressuring short-term financial performance and market sentiment.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported sales below analyst estimates in Q1 CY2026 earnings. Sales missing analyst estimates signals moderate pressure on financial performance and investor sentiment.