NYSE:MET MetLife (MET) Stock Price, News & Analysis $95.82 +0.32 (+0.34%) Closing price 09/9/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$95.92 +0.10 (+0.10%) As of 09/9/2026 07:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About MetLife Stock (NYSE:MET) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get MetLife alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$94.88▼$96.3050-Day Range$89.90▼$100.0652-Week Range$67.33▼$100.93Volume3.22 million shsAverage Volume2.66 million shsMarket Capitalization$61.65 billionP/E Ratio18.36Dividend Yield2.47%Price Target$102.21Consensus RatingBuy Company Overview MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) is a global financial services company that provides insurance, employee benefits and retirement solutions to individuals, employers and institutions. Its offerings include life insurance, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, accident and health insurance, annuities, and retirement products. Through its employer-focused business, MetLife helps organizations provide benefits and financial protection to their employees. The company also offers group insurance, individual protection products and investment management services through MetLife Investment Management, which serves institutional investors and retirement plans. Founded in 1868, MetLife serves customers in the United States and operates internationally across Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Michel A. Khalaf has served as MetLife’s president and chief executive officer since 2019.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More MetLife Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreMET MarketRank™: MetLife scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 94th out of 836 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.0 / 5Analyst RatingBuy Consensus RatingMetLife has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 11 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for MetLife is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageMetLife has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about MetLife's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth9.20% Earnings GrowthEarnings for MetLife are expected to grow by 9.20% in the coming year, from $9.78 to $10.68 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of MetLife is 18.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of MetLife is 18.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 25.79.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMetLife has a PEG Ratio of 0.91. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMetLife has a P/B Ratio of 2.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about MetLife's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.76% of the float of MetLife has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMetLife has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.26, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in MetLife has recently increased by 0.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldMetLife pays a meaningful dividend of 2.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMetLife has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of MetLife is 45.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, MetLife will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.19% next year. This indicates that MetLife will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about MetLife's dividend. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment0.67 News SentimentMetLife has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.91 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for MetLife this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for MET on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows14 people have added MetLife to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, MetLife insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.40% of the stock of MetLife is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.99% of the stock of MetLife is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about MetLife's insider trading history. Receive MET Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for MetLife and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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(MET) Presents at KBW Insurance Conference 2026 TranscriptSeptember 9 at 1:20 PM | seekingalpha.comControversy swirls following pro-Palestinian comments made by Macklemore at MetLife Stadium before Ed Sheeran concertSeptember 8 at 12:17 PM | msn.comElon Musk’s Hushed FCC Filing. Sept 25th.Elon Musk quietly filed a document with the federal government tied to artificial intelligence, one of the largest markets in the world. James Altucher, who previously flagged Nvidia in 2008 and Bitcoin in 2013, says the filing could rival Tesla, SpaceX and xAI combined. Few investors know this filing exists, but that is expected to change quickly. | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ed Sheeran talks court, jams with Camila Cabello at MetLife StadiumSeptember 6, 2026 | msn.comWoke rapper Macklemore sparks fury over anti-Israel rant at Ed Sheeran’s MetLife showSeptember 6, 2026 | msn.comEd Sheeran delivers intimate performance, surprise guests at first MetLife concert. Read the full review.September 5, 2026 | msn.com$27 Billion in Buybacks: 3 Stocks Betting Their Strong Runs Aren’t Over (MET)SanDisk, Phillips 66, and MetLife added $27 billion in combined buyback capacity, with SanDisk's $14 billion authorization following a 500% share price surge in 2026.August 23, 2026 | marketbeat.comThese 5 Dividend Stocks Show Why Income Investing Still Matters (MET)BlackRock, DLocal, Chevron, Williams Companies, and MetLife pay solid dividends and carry favorable analyst ratings, offering income investors growth exposure and price target upside.August 17, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines MET Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MET shares performed this year? MetLife's stock was trading at $78.98 at the start of the year. Since then, MET shares have increased by 21.3% and is now trading at $95.82. How were MetLife's earnings last quarter? MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 5th. The financial services provider reported $2.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.13. The firm's revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Is MetLife doing a stock buyback? MetLife's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, August 5th 2026, which allows the company to repurchase $3,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 4.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued. Does MetLife have any subsidiaries? MetLife subsidiaries include these companies: Versant Health, Willing, Logan Circle Partners, American Life Insurance Company, Safeguard Health Enterprises, Grand Bank N.A., General American Life Insurance Company, and others. Who are MetLife's major shareholders? MetLife's top institutional investors include California State Teachers Retirement System (11.47%), BlackRock Inc. (8.05%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (1.73%) and UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (0.94%). Insiders that own company stock include Ramy Tadros and Bill Pappas. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of MetLife? Shares of MET stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of MetLife own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that MetLife investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), ExxonMobil (XOM), Salesforce (CRM) and Verizon Communications (VZ). Company Calendar Record date for 9/8 Dividend8/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend8/04/2026Last Earnings8/05/2026Dividend Payable9/08/2026Today9/09/2026KBW Insurance Conference 20269/09/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (5m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 MET's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. MET has been in this zone for over 5 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Insurance Sub-IndustryLife & Health Insurance Current SymbolNYSE:MET CIK1099219 Webwww.metlife.com Phone(212) 578-9500Fax212-578-3320Employees46,000Year Founded1868Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for MetLife$102.21 High Price Target$111.00 Low Price Target$90.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$5.22 Trailing P/E Ratio18.36 Forward P/E Ratio9.80 P/E Growth0.91Net Income$3.38 billion Net Margins4.57% Pretax Margin6.13% Return on Equity23.39% Return on Assets0.89% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.52 Current Ratio0.20 Quick Ratio0.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$77.08 billion Price / Sales0.80 Cash Flow$7.77 per share Price / Cash Flow12.33 Book Value$43.53 per share Price / Book2.20Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares643,440,000Free Float640,863,000Market Cap$61.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.77 Social Links Don't Wait for the OpenAI IPOThe AI wave will soon hit public markets with Anthropic and OpenAI set to go public later this year. 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