MetLife preferred shares now yield over 6% as rising rates pressure prices, offering attractive risk/reward for long-term investors. MET's preferred dividends are well covered, with payout ratios under 4% of adjusted earnings and likely dropping to 3% as EPS grows. Series F preferred, MET.PR.F, trades at ~$19.25 for a 6.15% yield. Low payout ratio and strong balance sheet support continued payments.
MetLife stock trades at a discounted 6.9X forward P/E, with global diversification and rising premiums supporting a potential rebound despite recent underperformance.
Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) by 4.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,746,341 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 352,395 shares during the quarter.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript
Discover how ROE, P/B ratios, and other key metrics can help you value insurance companies for better investment decisions.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript
MetLife is rated a 'hold' due to modest upside, stable dividend, and shares trading slightly below fair value. MET's 'New Frontier' restructuring targets 10% EPS growth, 15-17% ROE, and an 11.3% expense ratio by 2029, with progress evident. The PineBridge acquisition scales global asset management and diversifies revenue, but limited near-term financial impact is expected.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
MET's Q4 adjusted EPS beat estimates as higher volumes lifted Asia, Group Benefits, RIS and EMEA, offset partly by a Mexico VAT hit.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The headline numbers for MetLife (MET) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
MET prepares to report Q4 results, with earnings and revenues expected to rise, driven by premium growth and stronger international operations.