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U.S. Life and Health Insurance Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-4.3%
  • 3M7.0%
  • 1Y13.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Life and Health Insurance industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. In the past year, the industry has gained 14%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Life and Health Insurance Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 24 Aug 2026US$268.1bUS$273.7bUS$21.1b15.7x12.7x1x
Wed, 22 Jul 2026US$274.7bUS$264.8bUS$18.7b14.3x14.7x1x
Fri, 19 Jun 2026US$258.7bUS$264.8bUS$18.7b15.2x13.8x1x
Sun, 17 May 2026US$251.2bUS$264.8bUS$18.7b13.9x13.4x0.9x
Tue, 14 Apr 2026US$235.9bUS$260.4bUS$16.6b15.3x14.2x0.9x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026US$230.0bUS$260.6bUS$16.6b14.4x13.8x0.9x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026US$239.2bUS$258.4bUS$19.4b12.9x12.3x0.9x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$250.9bUS$255.6bUS$19.7b12.9x12.7x1x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$243.2bUS$255.6bUS$19.7b12.2x12.3x1x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$240.8bUS$254.0bUS$17.1b12.5x14x0.9x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$255.6bUS$254.5bUS$15.7b13.4x16.3x1x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$250.5bUS$254.5bUS$15.7b13.8x16x1x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$243.2bUS$257.6bUS$18.1b12.2x13.4x0.9x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$225.1bUS$243.3bUS$17.6b12.3x12.8x0.9x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$233.2bUS$243.3bUS$17.6b12.6x13.3x1x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$222.4bUS$250.3bUS$22.4b10.4x9.9x0.9x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$231.7bUS$250.3bUS$22.4b10.4x10.3x0.9x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$235.0bUS$244.6bUS$20.0b11.9x11.7x1x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$231.5bUS$242.9bUS$14.3b13.7x16.2x1x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$243.7bUS$242.9bUS$14.3b14.6x17.1x1x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$235.1bUS$240.8bUS$14.5b15.3x16.2x1x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$238.1bUS$229.8bUS$16.6b13.3x14.3x1x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$232.2bUS$229.8bUS$16.6b12.8x14x1x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$226.3bUS$222.8bUS$14.7b10x15.4x1x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$219.2bUS$225.4bUS$14.8b10.5x14.8x1x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$220.0bUS$225.4bUS$14.8b10.4x14.8x1x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$204.0bUS$216.9bUS$10.3b15.7x19.9x0.9x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$216.8bUS$216.9bUS$10.3b15x21.1x1x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$211.3bUS$209.7bUS$8.1b12.2x26.1x1x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$255.8bUS$213.6bUS$2.7b13.3x94.5x1.2x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$248.6bUS$216.4bUS$1.6b13.1x152.7x1.1x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$242.9bUS$216.0bUS$1.7b11.1x141.1x1.1x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$241.6bUS$238.9bUS$1.0b12.5x236.3x1x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$242.8bUS$238.9bUS$1.0b13.3x237.5x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

237.5x


Total Market Cap: US$242.8bTotal Earnings: US$1.0bTotal Revenue: US$238.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Life and Health Insurance Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Life and Health Insurance industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 37.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.99x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Life and Health Insurance industry have grown 174% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.6% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Life and Health Insurance compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.49%
Financials-1.21%
Insurance-0.63%
Life and Health Insurance-4.25%
Insurance Brokers2.15%
Property and Casualty Insurance-0.45%
Reinsurance-0.93%
General Insurance-3.61%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

LNC
US$42.15
Lincoln National
7D
-5.6%
1Y
0.6%
MET
US$94.34
MetLife
7D
-2.4%
1Y
16.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 22

MET: Buybacks And New Liquidity Features Will Shape A Balanced Forward Risk Profile

Analysts have raised their price target for MetLife to $104.38 from $100.44, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that collectively support a higher valuation framework. What’s in the News for MetLife MetLife announced a share repurchase program authorizing up to US$3.0b of common stock buybacks.
FG
US$22.57
F&G Annuities & Life
7D
-17.7%
1Y
-36.1%
PRU
US$121.15
Prudential Financial
7D
-3.2%
1Y
10.2%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

PRU: Higher Earnings Hopes Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk Despite Japan Conduct Issues

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Prudential Financial to about $111 from roughly $107, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets that cite stronger sector valuations, slightly improved long-term earnings expectations, and company-specific cost savings. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial shows a cluster of higher price targets, but also a split in how comfortable analysts feel about execution and risk.
BNT
US$41.81
Brookfield Wealth Solutions
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-4.7%
GL
US$171.08
Globe Life
7D
-4.6%
1Y
22.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

GL: Future Buybacks And Earnings Guidance Will Support Share Price Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Globe Life from $215.00 to about $224.75. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that modestly adjust the risk and earnings profile in their models.
AFL
US$116.07
Aflac
7D
-4.4%
1Y
7.0%
UNM
US$87.77
Unum Group
7D
-6.0%
1Y
25.5%