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Metlife (MET)
:MET
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.32Last Year’s EPS
2.28Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: 3.19%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
MetLife's earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and strategic achievements, including robust earnings growth, successful risk transfer, and proactive capital management. However, challenges remain, particularly with declining earnings in Asia and currency impacts in Latin America. Overall, the highlights outweigh the lowlights, indicating a positive sentiment.Company Guidance
During its first quarter 2025 earnings call, MetLife provided guidance reflecting the resilience of its business model amidst economic uncertainty. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.96 per share, a 7% increase from the previous year. Its adjusted return on equity stood at 14.4%, and its direct expense ratio was 12%. MetLife's Group Benefits business saw a 29% increase in adjusted earnings to $367 million, driven by favorable life underwriting margins. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment reported $401 million in adjusted earnings, with strong sales in synthetic GICs and UK longevity reinsurance. While Asia's adjusted earnings declined by 12% to $374 million, sales in Korea and China grew by 10%. Latin America's adjusted earnings were $218 million, a 6% decline due to currency headwinds, though constant currency earnings were up 7%. MetLife also announced a significant risk transfer deal with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, reinsurance of approximately $10 billion in U.S. retail variable annuity and rider reserves, reducing its enterprise risk. The company returned around $1.8 billion to shareholders and secured a new $3 billion share repurchase authorization.Record Adjusted Earnings Growth
MetLife reported adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.96 per share, up 7% from the same period a year ago.
Strong Group Benefits Performance
The Group Benefits business reported adjusted earnings of $367 million, up 29% from the prior year period due to favorable life underwriting margins and lower mortality.
Robust Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) Growth
RIS adjusted earnings totaled $401 million. Sales of synthetic GICs and UK longevity reinsurance were strong, with inflows associated with pension risk transfers totaling $1.8 billion.
Successful Risk Transfer Transaction
MetLife announced a significant risk transfer deal with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company to reinsure approximately $10 billion of U.S. retail variable annuity and rider reserves, reducing enterprise risk and securing investment management mandates for $6 billion of assets.
Capital Management and Shareholder Returns
MetLife returned around $1.8 billion to shareholders through common stock dividends and share repurchases. The Board authorized a new $3 billion share repurchase program and increased the common dividend per share by 4.1%.
Positive International Sales Momentum
Sales in Asia were up 10% on strong volume growth in Korea and China, and Latin America adjusted earnings were up 7% on a constant currency basis.
MET Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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MET Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2025 | $74.82 | $75.21 | +0.52% |
Feb 05, 2025 | $84.38 | $83.06 | -1.56% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $81.47 | $76.81 | -5.72% |
Jul 31, 2024 | $74.67 | $73.63 | -1.39% |
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FAQ
When does Metlife (MET) report earnings?
Metlife (MET) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Metlife (MET) earnings time?
Metlife (MET) earnings time is at Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is MET EPS forecast?
MET EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 2.32.
