MetLife (MET)

Amid persistent job market volatility and financial pressures, new MetLife data shows that while employee loyalty is rising, it may be for the wrong reasons. The latest findings from MetLife’s 2026 Employee Benefit Trends Study reveal that while 77% of employees intend to stay1 with their current employer, 56% are staying out of necessity rather than genuine commitment.

The financial world is grappling with a paradigm shift following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, which occurred on January 30, 2026, sent immediate tremors through global debt markets, an event now colloquially known as the

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has declared the following preferred stock dividends:

The financial world experienced a seismic shift on January 30, 2026, when President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. This move, long-telegraphed by the administration but still jarring to global markets, marks the beginning of what analysts are calling the

MetLife’s fourth quarter was marked by revenue growth below Wall Street expectations, yet the company delivered higher-than-expected non-GAAP earnings per share. Management attributed the results to robust performances in its group benefits segment, record pension risk transfer activity, and substantial growth in Asia and Latin America. CEO Michel Khalaf highlighted, “Our best-in-class group benefits business added approximately $100 million of new adjusted premiums, fees, and other revenues in 2025, with higher margin voluntary PFOs rising 10% year over year.” The acquisition of PineBridge Investments also expanded MetLife’s asset management footprint, supporting earnings growth despite variable investment income coming in below target.

Insurance companies serve as the backbone of risk management, providing essential protection and financial security for individuals and businesses. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, limiting the industry’s gains to 3.4% over the past six months. This return lagged the S&P 500’s 9.1% climb.

Persistent, rising healthcare costs coupled with longer lifespans are driving a sharp rise in retirement anxiety, according to MetLife’s new 2026 Paycheck or Pot of Gold Study. Among pre-retirees aged 50–75 who are within five years of retirement and are currently enrolled in an employer’s defined contribution (DC) plan, 58% worry about running out of money in their DC plan in retirement, according to MetLife, and half (51%) of retirees who have money remaining from their DC plan share this concern, a dramatic escalation from 30% less than a decade ago1.

MetLife (MET) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Although MetLife has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Global insurance giant MetLife (NYSE:MET) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 20.7% year on year to $23.81 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.49 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced its full year and fourth quarter 2025 results.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and head of MetLife Investment Management, has provided a fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial update video.

Global insurance giant MetLife (NYSE:MET) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what to look for.

The U.S. bond market sent a shudder through equity desks on Friday as the 10-year Treasury yield surged past the critical 4.27% threshold, hitting its highest level in 18 months. This sharp ascent, driven by a combination of hawkish shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and robust economic growth

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, executive vice president and CFO, and head of MetLife Investment Management, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, beginning at 9:40 a.m. (ET).

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has been named on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ list for the seventh consecutive year – ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry for 2026. The recognition reflects MetLife’s strong reputation, consistent performance and longstanding leadership in financial services.

The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.

MetLife has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 0.6% while holding steady at $76.77. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10% gain during that period.

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

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As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the life insurance industry, including Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) and its peers.

MetLife is expected to deliver its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts project double-digit earnings growth.