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Metlife (MWZ) Stock Price & Analysis

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MWZ Stock Chart & Stats

€90.34€0.75(0.84%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€82.5€85€87.5€90Aug 10Aug 26Sep 9Sep 21Oct 5Oct 20Nov 3
Day’s Range
EUR 89.52 - EUR 90.34
52-Week Range
EUR 59.20 - EUR 92.42
Previous Close
EUR 89.59
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
21
Market Cap
EUR 57.06B
Enterprise Value
EUR 76.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 129.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 21.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
19.2
Beta
0.63
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.48
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.33%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Cash Generation

MetLife’s rising operating and free cash flow indicate strong earnings conversion and provide internal funding for dividends, buybacks, capital needs, and growth. This cash-generation capability strengthens financial flexibility and supports shareholder returns across insurance and investment cycles.

Broad-Based Operating Growth

Growth across premiums, fees, sales, and multiple geographic markets suggests that momentum is not dependent on one product or territory. Broad-based expansion can improve operating leverage, deepen employer relationships, and support more durable revenue growth over the next several quarters.

Strong Returns And Investment Management Scale

A return on equity at the top of management’s target range demonstrates strong current capital productivity, while substantial investment-management scale supports recurring fee potential. Together, these factors reinforce MetLife’s ability to compound earnings through both insurance operations and asset-based revenues.

Bears Say

Investment Spread Pressure

Below-guidance investment spreads can reduce earnings from retirement and other spread-sensitive products, particularly when private equity and real estate returns are weak. Because investment income is a major insurer earnings driver, persistent spread pressure could constrain profitability and capital-generation momentum.

Earnings And Margin Volatility

Modest margins and pronounced swings in profitability make MetLife’s bottom-line performance less predictable than its revenue trend. Cyclical underwriting results and investment outcomes can complicate capital planning, reduce earnings visibility, and weaken the consistency of returns during unfavorable periods.

Lumpy Pension Risk Transfer Activity

Lower and uneven pension risk transfer activity creates variability in sales, premium volumes, and associated earnings across reporting periods. Although management expects pipeline improvement, the episodic nature of this market can make growth less consistent and increase dependence on timing of large institutional transactions.

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MWZ FAQ

What was Metlife’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metlife lowest stock price was €59.20 and its highest was €92.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Metlife’s market cap?
Metlife’s market cap is €57.06B.
When is Metlife’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metlife’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 04, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is today.
How were Metlife’s earnings last quarter?
Metlife released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported €2.173 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.052 by €0.121.
Is Metlife overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metlife’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Metlife pay dividends?
Metlife does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metlife’s EPS estimate?
Metlife’s EPS estimate is 2.48.
How many shares outstanding does Metlife have?
Metlife has 635,476,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metlife’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metlife reported an EPS of €2.173 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.052. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.578%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metlife?
Hedge funds hold Metlife shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Metlife is 977,064,384 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 4.1M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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