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MetLife, Inc. provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management through subsidiaries and affiliates serving individual and institutional customers. Founded in 1868, the company operates in more than 40 markets and reports activity across the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, net investment income, variable investment income, financial supplements, capital deployment and dividends. News also includes developments at MetLife Investment Management, including private fixed income origination and PineBridge Investments, as well as employee-benefits research and shareholder communications such as responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after the market closes. Earnings materials will be available on the investor relations site at investor.metlife.com.
The company will host an earnings conference call via live webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9–10 a.m. ET, with a replay accessible for seven days.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) declared a third quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.5925 per share. The dividend is payable on September 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2026, providing investors with scheduled cash distribution details.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) released its 2026 Structured Installment Sales Poll, highlighting a tax-planning gap for high-value home sellers. While 94% of real estate professionals say clients must understand tax implications, only 33% believe clients are comfortable making complex tax or financial decisions alone.
The poll shows strong interest in alternatives to 1031 exchanges, including Structured Installment Sales, with 62% familiarity and 80% seeing applicability for at least some clients, but 20% cite limited understanding as a hesitation, pointing to a need for more education and specialist support.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) appointed Chris Aiken head of Real Estate Equity Strategies, effective immediately. He will lead the direct property investment platform and investing activities for MetLife’s general account and third-party institutional investors across multiple real estate strategies.
MIM reported $106.2 billion in real estate assets under management and $736.3 billion in total AUM as of March 31, 2026.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) released its multinational Confident Pathways Report, revealing a 72% “confidence gap”: most adults call themselves resilient, yet confidence in recovering from setbacks plunges. The study across the US, UK, Japan, and Mexico links confidence to preparedness, early-life sports/education, mentorship, and community support.
Regional findings show differing mixes of resilience, preparedness, and stress. MetLife and MetLife Foundation are backing initiatives such as the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, targeting $100 million in grants for youth sports and education programs to build long-term confidence and skills worldwide.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced a Memorial Tree Program from June 2026 for MetLife Pet Insurance policyholders. When an insured pet dies and coverage is canceled, a tree will be planted in a U.S. National Forest in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation.
The program complements existing TELUS Health grief counseling services, supporting pet parents with end-of-life decisions and emotional wellness. MetLife notes research showing 95% of Americans consider pets family and 50% have grieved a pet’s death more than a human loved one.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) introduced the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement (NQA-FA), a deferred payment solution for non-physical injury claims such as employment litigation, discrimination, contract disputes and attorney fees.
The NQA-FA uses a funding agreement, allows deferred payments beyond one year, and supports customized schedules for individuals or businesses.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced that CFO and MetLife Investment Management head John McCallion will join a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET. A live webcast and replay will be available.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) announced a collaboration with Highlights to launch a free, soccer-themed digital magazine designed to boost children’s confidence and life skills. Available in multiple languages, it offers stories, games, puzzles, and activities that promote resilience, teamwork, self-expression, and belonging across home, school, and community settings.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) introduced a new liquidity feature for its MetLife Guaranteed Income Program (MGIP) immediate income annuity. The new Annuity Cancellation Option lets defined contribution plan participants cancel within the first three years and receive premiums back, minus benefits already paid, with no cancellation or surrender fees.
MGIP helps convert retirement savings into guaranteed lifetime or period-certain income and offers optional features for beneficiary protection and potential inflation-responsive income.