Historical met News Stories
MetLife Raises Dividend; Q1 Results Could Move MET
MetLife announced a 4.4% increase to its quarterly dividend and warned shareholders about a lowball mini-tender offer, while Q1 2026 earnings due May 6 are the next major catalyst. Analyst price-target trims signal caution; investors should watch segment commentary for annuities, group benefits, and capital management details.
MetLife Strengthened: Ratings, Growth, Liquidity
Recent confirmations of MetLife’s financial strength, targeted executive hires, and solid 2025 operating metrics reinforce the insurer’s capital position. Key valuation figures and an anomalous dividend figure merit investor verification.
MetLife Completes $10B Annuity Risk Transfer
MetLife finalized a $10 billion variable annuity risk-transfer that meaningfully reduces its legacy VA exposure while accepting some earnings trade-offs. Combined with a recent drop in U.S. pension funded ratios and an opportunistic mini-tender offer, the moves strengthen MET’s capital profile and governance posture amid S&P 500 volatility.
MetLife Q4: Annuities Up, Stock Slides on Revenue.
MetLife reported stronger annuity and life sales in Q4, but a revenue shortfall sparked a sharp intraday share drop despite an EPS beat. Analyst upgrades, a modest institutional sell-off, and a steady dividend round out the near-term picture for MET.
MetLife's Annuity Pivot and Reinsurance Deal Flow!
This week’s industry developments — Conning’s annuity study, F&G’s $1.9B reinsurance sale, and WTW’s £70B UK pension risk-transfer forecast — reinforce the strategic forces shaping MetLife (MET): a shift toward fee-generating annuity solutions, increased third‑party capital in reinsurance, and expanding pension de‑risking opportunities. No new company-specific catalyst was announced this week.
MetLife Q4 Beat, $10B Annuity Risk Transfer Done!!
MetLife reported a Q4 earnings beat and completed a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer, actions that improve capital efficiency and reduce tail risk. Strong ROE, MIM AUM growth, and geographic sales gains supported the quarter and provide clearer near-term drivers for MET stock.
MetLife $510M Charge, $10B Annuity Transfer Impact
MetLife disclosed a $510 million reserve to correct decades-long missed annuity payments to about 13,500 annuitants and continues to execute a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer with Talcott Resolution—moves that reshape capital, earnings clarity, and the firm’s annuity-risk profile.