MetLife Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
MetLife is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.42% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 8th September, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 4th August, 2026.
Key information
2.4%
Dividend yield
3.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.1% |
| Next dividend pay date | 08 Sep 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 04 Aug 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 44% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 11
MET: Capital Returns And Flexible Settlement Solutions Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
MetLife's analyst price target has been revised from $92.80 to $95.31. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Analysis Article • Jun 17
MetLife (MET) Stock Could Be 47% Below Fair Value After New Settlement Product
MetLife’s new deferred payment solution puts product design in focus MetLife (MET) recently introduced the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement, or NQA-FA, a deferred payment solution that gives attorneys and brokers more control over the timing and structure of non-physical injury settlements. The NQA-FA uses a funding agreement rather than an annuity and supports features such as deferred start dates, lump sums and customized payment schedules, potentially broadening how MetLife stock...Narrative Update • Jun 09
MET: Capital Returns And Product Flexibility Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have raised their price target on MetLife to $92.80 from $89.31, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News MetLife reported Q1 2026 adjusted earnings growth of 18% year over year, with broad top line growth across all operating segments and resilient margins, supported by expanding businesses in Asia, Latin America, Group Benefits, and Retirement and Income Solutions.Seeking Alpha • Jun 08
MetLife: Not Exciting, But It Works
Summary MetLife delivers strong Q1 2026 results with adjusted EPS up 23% to $2.42 and ROE at 17%, highlighting robust core performance. I find MET's fixed-income preferreds, especially Series F, compelling with yields near 6.5% and payout ratios under 4%, offering rare quality and safety. Common shares trade at a fair 8.5x forward P/E with limited near-term upside; total equity returns approximate 8% annually via buybacks and dividends. Key risks include commercial mortgage exposure and volatile alternative investment income, but preferred dividend coverage remains exceptionally strong. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
MET: Share Repurchases And Dividend Increases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their fair value estimate for MetLife, nudging the implied price target from about $89.06 to $89.31. This reflects modest tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 17
MET: Share Repurchases Following Index Exit Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their MetLife fair value estimate to $89.06 from $90.50, reflecting minor adjustments to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E ratio that refine their outlook for the shares. What's in the News MetLife has been dropped from the S&P 100 index, which may influence how some index funds and benchmarks gain exposure to the stock (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 01
MET: Share Repurchases And Index Exit Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average MetLife price target slightly to $90.50 from $90.73, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News MetLife, Inc.Narrative Update • Mar 18
MET: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for MetLife to $90.73 from $90.93, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future price-to-earnings (P/E) assumptions. What's in the News MetLife reported that from October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026 it repurchased 7,608,263 shares, representing 1.15% of shares, for a total of US$600 million under its current buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 04
MET: Buybacks And Retirement Income Agreements Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on MetLife to about $90.93 from roughly $92.93. This reflects updated views on slightly lower expected revenue growth, a modestly softer profit margin, a higher discount rate, and a largely unchanged future P/E assumption.Narrative Update • Dec 16
MET: Retirement Income Agreements Will Drive Future Upside In Earnings Power
Analysts have marginally reduced their price target on MetLife to approximately 92.93 dollars from 93 dollars, citing a slightly higher assumed discount rate. This more than offsets modest improvements in forecast profit margins and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Nov 07
MET: Revenue Will Advance On New Retirement Income And Employee Support Agreements
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for MetLife from $93.33 to $93.00, reflecting minor adjustments to discount rate and profit margin assumptions. They maintain a positive outlook on revenue growth.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Digital Expansion And Employee Support Benefits Will Drive Outperformance Ahead
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for MetLife, increasing it from $93.00 to $93.33 per share. They cited slight improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 09
International Demand And Digital Transformation Will Fuel Success
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for MetLife from $91.86 to $93.00. This reflects slight adjustments to discount rates and growth assumptions.Narrative Update • Sep 04
International Demand And Digital Transformation Will Fuel Success
With no change in revenue growth forecasts or discount rate, MetLife’s fair value estimate remains steady at $91.86. What's in the News MetLife will redeem all outstanding shares of its 3.850% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G, at $1,000 per share; dividends of $19.250 per share will be paid separately, and all further dividends cease post-redemption.Seeking Alpha • Feb 11
MetLife: Double-Digit EPS Growth With A Single-Digit P/E, Strong Chart
Summary MetLife, Inc. is rated a buy due to its solid value, above-market dividend yield, and favorable technical chart despite recent earnings misses. Insurance stocks, including MET, have lagged behind the Financials sector and S&P 500, with premium increases expected to slow as consumers react to rising costs. MET's 2025 outlook is positive, with analysts forecasting over 17% EPS growth and 5%-6% revenue growth, despite recent underperformance in certain segments. Key risks include lower stock prices, falling interest rates, and regulatory challenges, but MET's strong investment income and share buybacks are positive factors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 26
MetLife Upgraded To Buy As Financials And Insurance Show Further Upside Potential
Summary MetLife stock gets upgraded to a buy, from my prior hold rating, as indicators point to further share price potential in the financials sector, as well as the insurance subsector. Data points to future continued demand for annuities and life insurance, and MetLife has in Q3 achieved new organic customer growth in 2 key businesses. Although its dividend yield is not stellar vs. peers, it has a 10-year track record of proven dividend growth, something it has potential to continue. Even though it is trading at a 10-year high, it remains undervalued on P/E and EV/EBITDA vs. peers, so continues to present a buy opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 23
MetLife: One Of The Best Life Insurance Stocks
Summary MetLife's strong financial performance, with a 17.5% increase in adjusted EPS and a 15.2% rise in book value, makes it an attractive investment. Despite comparable performance to Aflac, MetLife's lower valuation offers better value for shareholders. MetLife's growing dividend yield and robust share buyback program enhance shareholder value, with ample cash reserves supporting future buybacks. Risks include potential commercial real estate portfolio defaults and market volatility, but MetLife's strong fundamentals and attractive valuation make it a compelling choice. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 09
Higher For Longer? Consider MetLife's Preferred Shares With A 6.6% Yield
Summary MetLife's preferred shares, particularly the Series A with floating dividends, offer potential for investors in a 'higher for longer' inflation and interest rate environment. MetLife's strong financial performance in Q1 2021, with net profit covering preferred dividends by less than 8%. Series A preferred shares have a minimum 4% floor for dividends, with potential for higher yields based on 3 month SOFR rate adjustments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 26
MetLife Looks Like An Undervalued Property In An Unpopular Neighborhood
Summary MetLife shares have outperformed peers, but life insurance stocks have not really been in favor given concerns about CRE losses and rate cuts. Higher rates have allowed MetLife to reprice its investment portfolio at higher rates and sell more spread products, and the benefits will last even as rates fall. There are understandable concerns about MetLife's CRE exposure (office in particular), as the insurer is overweight here, but losses will take years to materialize and can be absorbed. MetLife's focus on profitable core businesses like group life and health, pension risk transfer, and international markets should lead to steady growth and returns for investors. This is something of a contrarian call given weak sector sentiment, but MetLife's differentiated model and ability to out-earn its cost of equity should drive outperformance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaUpcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: MET's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MET's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| MetLife Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (MET) | 2.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.0% |
| Industry Average (Insurance) | 2.4% |
| Analyst forecast (MET) (up to 3 years) | 2.7% |
Notable Dividend: MET's dividend (2.42%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.34%).
High Dividend: MET's dividend (2.42%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.12%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (43.7%), MET's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (9.4%), MET's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/16 05:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MetLife, Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Jay Gelb | Barclays |
| Taylor Scott | Barclays |