Does the media prefer PFG or MET?

In the previous week, MetLife had 8 more articles in the media than Principal Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 12 mentions for Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Principal Financial Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Principal Financial Group 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive MetLife 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, MET or AFL?

Aflac has lower revenue, but higher earnings than MetLife. Aflac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MetLife $77.08B 0.78 $3.38B $5.16 18.14 Aflac $17.16B 3.64 $3.65B $8.81 13.95

Is MET or AFL more profitable?

Aflac has a net margin of 25.60% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Aflac's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets MetLife 4.66% 22.60% 0.88% Aflac 25.60% 13.88% 3.34%

Does the media favor MET or AFL?

In the previous week, MetLife had 2 more articles in the media than Aflac. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 18 mentions for Aflac. Aflac's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Aflac is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetLife 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Aflac 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, MET or AIZ?

MetLife has higher revenue and earnings than Assurant. Assurant is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MetLife $77.08B 0.78 $3.38B $5.16 18.14 Assurant $12.81B 1.06 $872.70M $19.55 14.06

Is MET or AIZ more profitable?

Assurant has a net margin of 7.60% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Assurant's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets MetLife 4.66% 22.60% 0.88% Assurant 7.60% 20.32% 3.26%

Does the media refer more to MET or AIZ?

In the previous week, MetLife had 16 more articles in the media than Assurant. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 4 mentions for Assurant. Assurant's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Assurant is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetLife 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Assurant 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AMP or MET?

In the previous week, Ameriprise Financial and Ameriprise Financial both had 20 articles in the media. Ameriprise Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Ameriprise Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameriprise Financial 10 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive MetLife 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CNO or MET?

MetLife has higher revenue and earnings than CNO Financial Group. MetLife is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNO Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio CNO Financial Group $4.49B 1.11 $229.30M $2.49 21.48 MetLife $77.08B 0.78 $3.38B $5.16 18.14

Does the media refer more to CNO or MET?

In the previous week, MetLife had 5 more articles in the media than CNO Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 15 mentions for CNO Financial Group. MetLife's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat CNO Financial Group's score of 0.16 indicating that MetLife is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNO Financial Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral MetLife 5 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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Should you buy MetLife stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MetLife with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with MetLife include Principal Financial Group (PFG), Aflac (AFL), Assurant (AIZ), Ameriprise Financial (AMP), and CNO Financial Group (CNO). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does MetLife compare to Principal Financial Group?

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and MetLife (NYSE:MET) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MetLife has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MetLife had 8 more articles in the media than Principal Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 12 mentions for Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Principal Financial Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Principal Financial Group	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MetLife	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

75.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of MetLife shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of MetLife shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MetLife has higher revenue and earnings than Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Principal Financial Group	$15.63B	1.56	$1.19B	$6.99	16.18
MetLife	$77.08B	0.78	$3.38B	$5.16	18.14

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Principal Financial Group pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and MetLife has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

Principal Financial Group has a net margin of 10.10% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Principal Financial Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Principal Financial Group	10.10%	16.25%	0.57%
MetLife	4.66%	22.60%	0.88%

Principal Financial Group presently has a consensus target price of $104.83, indicating a potential downside of 7.33%. MetLife has a consensus target price of $98.57, indicating a potential upside of 5.33%. Given MetLife's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MetLife is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Principal Financial Group	3 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
MetLife	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

Summary

MetLife beats Principal Financial Group on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetLife compare to Aflac?

MetLife (NYSE:MET) and Aflac (NYSE:AFL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

MetLife presently has a consensus price target of $98.57, indicating a potential upside of 5.33%. Aflac has a consensus price target of $114.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.83%. Given MetLife's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe MetLife is more favorable than Aflac.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MetLife	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93
Aflac	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Aflac has a net margin of 25.60% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Aflac's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetLife	4.66%	22.60%	0.88%
Aflac	25.60%	13.88%	3.34%

MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Aflac pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aflac pays out 27.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. MetLife has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Aflac has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

Aflac has lower revenue, but higher earnings than MetLife. Aflac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MetLife	$77.08B	0.78	$3.38B	$5.16	18.14
Aflac	$17.16B	3.64	$3.65B	$8.81	13.95

95.0% of MetLife shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Aflac shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of MetLife shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Aflac shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, MetLife had 2 more articles in the media than Aflac. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 18 mentions for Aflac. Aflac's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Aflac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetLife	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aflac	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MetLife has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aflac has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MetLife beats Aflac on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetLife compare to Assurant?

MetLife (NYSE:MET) and Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, MetLife had 16 more articles in the media than Assurant. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 4 mentions for Assurant. Assurant's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Assurant is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetLife	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Assurant	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MetLife has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Assurant has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

95.0% of MetLife shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Assurant shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of MetLife shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Assurant shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

MetLife has higher revenue and earnings than Assurant. Assurant is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MetLife	$77.08B	0.78	$3.38B	$5.16	18.14
Assurant	$12.81B	1.06	$872.70M	$19.55	14.06

Assurant has a net margin of 7.60% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Assurant's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetLife	4.66%	22.60%	0.88%
Assurant	7.60%	20.32%	3.26%

MetLife currently has a consensus price target of $98.57, suggesting a potential upside of 5.33%. Assurant has a consensus price target of $291.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.99%. Given Assurant's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Assurant is more favorable than MetLife.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MetLife	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93
Assurant	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Assurant pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Assurant pays out 18.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. MetLife has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Assurant has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

Summary

MetLife beats Assurant on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetLife compare to Ameriprise Financial?

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) and MetLife (NYSE:MET) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Ameriprise Financial and Ameriprise Financial both had 20 articles in the media. Ameriprise Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat MetLife's score of 0.54 indicating that Ameriprise Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ameriprise Financial	10 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MetLife	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.0% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of MetLife shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of MetLife shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ameriprise Financial has a net margin of 20.57% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. Ameriprise Financial's return on equity of 62.88% beat MetLife's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ameriprise Financial	20.57%	62.88%	2.12%
MetLife	4.66%	22.60%	0.88%

Ameriprise Financial presently has a consensus price target of $553.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.10%. MetLife has a consensus price target of $98.57, indicating a potential upside of 5.33%. Given MetLife's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MetLife is more favorable than Ameriprise Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ameriprise Financial	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
MetLife	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

Ameriprise Financial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MetLife. Ameriprise Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetLife, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ameriprise Financial	$18.48B	2.59	$3.56B	$40.21	13.23
MetLife	$77.08B	0.78	$3.38B	$5.16	18.14

Ameriprise Financial pays an annual dividend of $6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Ameriprise Financial pays out 16.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ameriprise Financial has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years and MetLife has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

Ameriprise Financial has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MetLife has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ameriprise Financial beats MetLife on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetLife compare to CNO Financial Group?

CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO) and MetLife (NYSE:MET) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.

CNO Financial Group has a net margin of 5.44% compared to MetLife's net margin of 4.66%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat CNO Financial Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CNO Financial Group	5.44%	17.65%	1.18%
MetLife	4.66%	22.60%	0.88%

CNO Financial Group presently has a consensus target price of $51.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.70%. MetLife has a consensus target price of $98.57, indicating a potential upside of 5.33%. Given MetLife's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MetLife is more favorable than CNO Financial Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CNO Financial Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
MetLife	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

In the previous week, MetLife had 5 more articles in the media than CNO Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MetLife and 15 mentions for CNO Financial Group. MetLife's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat CNO Financial Group's score of 0.16 indicating that MetLife is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CNO Financial Group	4 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
MetLife	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CNO Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. CNO Financial Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CNO Financial Group has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and MetLife has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. MetLife is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

CNO Financial Group has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MetLife has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

95.4% of CNO Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of MetLife shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of CNO Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of MetLife shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MetLife has higher revenue and earnings than CNO Financial Group. MetLife is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNO Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CNO Financial Group	$4.49B	1.11	$229.30M	$2.49	21.48
MetLife	$77.08B	0.78	$3.38B	$5.16	18.14

Summary

MetLife beats CNO Financial Group on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	MetLife	INS Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$59.32B	$22.02B	$14.42B	$23.43B
Dividend Yield	2.57%	3.26%	5.68%	4.19%
P/E Ratio	18.14	11.57	20.77	31.08
Price / Sales	0.78	1.82	44.33	19.91
Price / Cash	11.90	13.13	19.44	33.10
Price / Book	2.15	2.74	2.28	4.78
Net Income	$3.38B	$1.89B	$1.14B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.09%	-0.30%	0.77%	0.53%
1 Month Performance	8.87%	5.40%	2.51%	2.19%
1 Year Performance	20.94%	5.83%	14.01%	17.07%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MET MetLife	4.8892 of 5 stars	$93.58 +1.5%	$98.57 +5.3%	+22.2%	$59.32B	$77.08B	18.14	46,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
PFG Principal Financial Group	4.1882 of 5 stars	$113.61 +1.2%	$105.82 -6.9%	+41.7%	$24.24B	$15.63B	13.17	11,600	Positive News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
AFL Aflac	4.2139 of 5 stars	$123.26 +1.1%	$114.50 -7.1%	+21.1%	$62.05B	$17.16B	13.99	12,716	Analyst Revision
AIZ Assurant	4.6899 of 5 stars	$279.99 +0.4%	$291.43 +4.1%	+48.0%	$13.82B	$12.81B	14.32	14,800	Positive News
AMP Ameriprise Financial	4.9403 of 5 stars	$519.11 +2.4%	$553.67 +6.7%	+1.3%	$45.56B	$18.48B	12.91	13,600	Upcoming Earnings

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MetLife (MET) Competitors

MET vs. PFG, AFL, AIZ, AMP, and CNO

How does MetLife compare to Principal Financial Group?

Which has more risk & volatility, PFG or MET?

Does the media prefer PFG or MET?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in PFG or MET?

Which has better valuation & earnings, PFG or MET?

Is PFG or MET a better dividend stock?

Is PFG or MET more profitable?

Do analysts recommend PFG or MET?

Summary

How does MetLife compare to Aflac?

Do analysts recommend MET or AFL?

Is MET or AFL more profitable?

Is MET or AFL a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MET or AFL?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MET or AFL?

Does the media favor MET or AFL?

Which has more volatility & risk, MET or AFL?

Summary

How does MetLife compare to Assurant?

Does the media refer more to MET or AIZ?

Which has more volatility and risk, MET or AIZ?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MET or AIZ?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, MET or AIZ?

Is MET or AIZ more profitable?

Do analysts prefer MET or AIZ?

Is MET or AIZ a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does MetLife compare to Ameriprise Financial?

Does the media prefer AMP or MET?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AMP or MET?

Is AMP or MET more profitable?

Do analysts prefer AMP or MET?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AMP or MET?

Is AMP or MET a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, AMP or MET?

Summary

How does MetLife compare to CNO Financial Group?

Is CNO or MET more profitable?

Do analysts recommend CNO or MET?

Does the media refer more to CNO or MET?

Is CNO or MET a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, CNO or MET?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CNO or MET?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CNO or MET?

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