MetLife (MET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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MetLife - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
12

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for MetLife in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MET.

Consensus Price Target

$95.15
13.32% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MetLife, the average price target is $95.15. The highest price target for MET is $103.00, while the lowest price target for MET is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.32% from the current price of $83.97.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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MET Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/22/25 to 5/22/26	1 Month Ago 4/22/25 to 4/22/26	3 Months Ago 2/21/25 to 2/21/26	1 Year Ago 5/22/24 to 5/22/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$95.15	$93.38	$95.27	$93.08
Forecasted Upside	13.32% Upside	21.37% Upside	20.53% Upside	19.95% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

MET Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MET Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

MetLife Stock vs. The Competition

Type	MetLife	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.93	2.31	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.96% Upside	27.03% Upside	15.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent MET News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/21/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Nigel Dally 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$89.00 ➝ $93.00	+11.74%
5/13/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Ryan Krueger 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$87.00 ➝ $98.00	+24.65%
5/12/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Wesley Carmichael Not Rated	Boost Target	Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+21.90%
5/12/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jimmy Bhullar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $96.00	+23.48%
5/8/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Yaron Kinar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$95.00	+22.06%
5/7/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$89.00 ➝ $93.00	+15.92%
5/1/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
4/14/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joshua Shanker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$103.00 ➝ $99.00	+29.81%
4/9/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$96.00	+30.35%
4/9/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ward Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$98.00 ➝ $102.00	+36.56%
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3/11/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$91.00 ➝ $88.00	+24.50%
9/19/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Barnidge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$84.00	+6.16%
9/16/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tracy Benguigui Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/11/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Suneet Kamath Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$100.00 ➝ $103.00	+35.08%
1/23/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jack Matten Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$97.00	+13.09%
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$83.00 ➝ $89.00	+18.26%
5/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$77.00 ➝ $80.00	+9.50%

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Should I Buy MetLife Stock? MET Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these MetLife pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MetLife
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in MetLife, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $77.66, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the insurance sector.
MetLife, Inc. recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share of $2.49, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has shown significant revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 27.6%, suggesting strong demand for its insurance and annuity products.
MetLife, Inc. has a solid dividend yield of 3.0%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors, along with a recent increase in its quarterly dividend.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for MetLife, Inc., with a target price averaging around $93.38, indicating potential for price appreciation.

MetLife
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in MetLife, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively low current ratio of 0.20, which may indicate potential liquidity issues, as it suggests that MetLife may struggle to cover short-term liabilities.
Recent downgrades from Weiss Ratings and other analysts could signal concerns about the company's future performance and market position.
MetLife, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the insurance sector, affecting MetLife's profitability and stock performance.
Despite strong earnings, the stock has seen fluctuations, and the recent target price reductions by analysts may reflect cautious sentiment in the market.

MET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for MetLife is $95.15, with a high forecast of $103.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MetLife in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MET shares.

According to analysts, MetLife's stock has a predicted upside of 13.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, MetLife's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

MetLife has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like MetLife more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for MetLife is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MET compares to other companies.

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MetLife (MET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

MetLife - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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MetLife Stock vs. The Competition

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MetLife (MET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

MetLife - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

MET Analyst Ratings Over Time

MET Analyst Recommendations By Month

MET Price Targets by Month

MetLife Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy MetLife Stock? MET Pros and Cons Explained

MetLife Bull Case

MetLife Bear Case

MET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is MetLife's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell MetLife stock right now?

Does MetLife's stock price have much upside?

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