Nov 4, 4:22 PM ET
MetLife reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by net income of $2.4 billion, or $3.67 per share, driven by net derivative gains and higher adjusted earnings. Adjusted earnings increased 12% to $1.8 billion, supported by higher variable investment income, broad-based volume growth, and favorable underwriting. The company returned approximately $1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and common stock dividends during the quarter.
- Net income increased 187% to $2.4 billion, or $3.67 per share, for the third quarter of 2026.
- Adjusted earnings rose 12% to $1.8 billion, or $2.78 per share.
- Premiums, fees and other revenues increased 12% to $14.1 billion.
- Total assets under management for MetLife Investment Management reached $723.4 billion.
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Aug 5, 4:31 PM ET
MetLife reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with adjusted earnings up 15% to $1.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share up 20% to $2.43. Net income rose 1% to $705 million, or $1.09 per share, and premiums, fees and other revenues grew 7% to $13.7 billion. The board also approved a new $3.0 billion authorization to repurchase common stock.
- Adjusted earnings rose 15% to $1.6 billion ($1,573 million); adjusted earnings per share rose 20% to $2.43.
- Net income rose 1% to $705 million, or $1.09 per share, up 6% on a per-share basis.
- Premiums, fees and other revenues rose 7% to $13.7 billion; net investment income rose 18% to $6.7 billion.
- On August 5, 2026, the board approved a new $3.0 billion common stock repurchase authorization.
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May 6, 4:31 PM ET
MetLife reported first-quarter 2026 results that improved on the prior-year quarter, with net income up 30% to $1.1 billion and adjusted earnings up 18% to $1.6 billion. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues excluding pension risk transfers rose 10% to $13.3 billion, and the company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.
- Net income was $1.1 billion, or $1.74 per share, up 30% (36% per share); adjusted earnings per share rose 23% to $2.42.
- Premiums, fees and other revenues rose 5% to $14.3 billion; excluding pension risk transfers, they rose 10% to $13.3 billion.
- Variable investment income rose 58% to $518 million, driven by higher private equity returns.
- Holding company cash and liquid assets totaled $3.9 billion at March 31, 2026, at the top of the target range.
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Feb 24, 4:21 PM ET
MetLife's Board increased its size from eleven to thirteen directors and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz, both determined to be independent. The new directors receive the standard non-management director pay, which is a $355,000 annual retainer split between shares and cash.
- Board expanded from eleven to thirteen directors on February 24, 2026, effective immediately
- Glaser joins the Audit, Compensation, and Finance and Risk committees; Seitz joins the Compensation, Governance and Corporate Responsibility, and Investment committees
- Standard non-management retainer is $355,000 per year: $205,000 in company stock and $150,000 in cash, with partial-year service pro-rated
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