MetLife (MET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$76.51 -0.90 (-1.16%)

Closing price 05/6/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$78.35 +1.84 (+2.40%)

As of 08:00 AM Eastern

MetLife - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
13

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, 1 has given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for MET.

Consensus Price Target

$92.69
21.15% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for MetLife, the average price target is $92.69. The highest price target for MET is $99.00, while the lowest price target for MET is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.15% from the current price of $76.51.

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MET Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/7/24 to 5/7/25	1 Month Ago 4/7/24 to 4/7/25	3 Months Ago 2/7/24 to 2/6/25	1 Year Ago 5/8/23 to 5/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$92.69	$94.85	$91.17	$78.92
Forecasted Upside	21.15% Upside	36.92% Upside	9.07% Upside	10.75% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.93	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.15% Upside	30.37% Upside	18.94% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MET News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/6/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Elyse Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$91.00 ➝ $94.00	+21.46%
4/11/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Alex Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $88.00	+23.51%
4/10/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Nigel Dally Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$109.00 ➝ $94.00	+33.47%
4/9/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Krueger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$98.00 ➝ $95.00	+40.70%
4/2/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Meredith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$94.00 ➝ $98.00	+19.58%
4/2/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Barnidge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$92.00 ➝ $94.00	+14.87%
4/2/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jimmy Bhullar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+5.94%
3/7/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
1/23/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jack Matten Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$97.00	+13.09%
11/27/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$97.00 ➝ $99.00	+11.50%
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9/27/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $95.00	+14.71%
8/1/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$99.00 ➝ $96.00	+24.92%
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$83.00 ➝ $89.00	+18.26%
5/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$77.00 ➝ $80.00	+9.50%
1/8/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	+16.08%
10/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$71.00	+18.33%
8/4/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $74.00	+14.14%

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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 Saturday, May 3, 2025. 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 $75.95, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
MetLife, Inc. has a strong consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the stock.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.5675, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
With a market capitalization of approximately $51.74 billion, MetLife, Inc. is a significant player in the financial services sector, providing stability.
The firm has a solid return on equity of 20.42%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.

MetLife
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a decline from its 12-month high of $89.05, which may indicate potential volatility.
Recent earnings reports showed that MetLife, Inc. missed analysts' consensus estimates, which could raise concerns about future performance.
The company has a low current ratio of 0.16, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
Despite a strong market position, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that the company is somewhat leveraged, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," may signal caution among market experts regarding the stock's future performance.

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 $92.69, with a high forecast of $99.00 and a low forecast of $80.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MetLife in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MET shares.
: According to analysts, MetLife's stock has a predicted upside of 21.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: MetLife has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cowen, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like MetLife more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for MetLife is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how MET compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MET) was last updated on 5/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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MetLife (MET) Stock Forecast & Price Target