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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) generates a steady flow of news as a global financial services company focused on insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Founded in 1868 and operating in more than 40 markets worldwide, the company regularly issues updates that reflect its broad presence in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
On this page, readers can follow MET news related to quarterly and annual earnings, capital management actions, and strategic initiatives. MetLife frequently announces earnings results, preliminary financial information and outlook details through news releases and accompanying financial supplements. These updates often address adjusted earnings, net investment income, variable investment income and segment performance across Group Benefits, Retirement and Income Solutions, regional insurance businesses and MetLife Investment Management.
MetLife news also covers strategic transactions and partnerships. Recent communications include a variable annuity risk transfer transaction with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, the acquisition of PineBridge Investments, LLC and certain affiliates by MetLife Investment Management, and collaborations to expand access to institutional income annuities within defined contribution plans. Additional announcements highlight partnerships in areas such as pet insurance distribution and digital leave support solutions for employees.
Investors and observers can also track dividend declarations on common and preferred stock, research-driven insights like the U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study, and philanthropic initiatives through MetLife Foundation. For those monitoring MET, this news feed provides a centralized view of the company’s financial disclosures, product and partnership developments, and broader corporate activities.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced a first quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.5675 per share. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 3, 2026.
The company described its business lines (insurance, annuities, employee benefits, asset management) and noted forward-looking statement disclaimers referencing SEC filings.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) completed its acquisition of PineBridge on December 31, 2025, creating a combined asset manager with $734.7 billion in pro forma assets under management as of September 30, 2025 (estimated fair value).
More than half of acquired client assets are held outside the U.S., with about one-third in Asia. The deal excludes PineBridge’s private equity funds group and its joint venture in China. Brian Funk will lead the combined business and MIM named a new senior leadership team drawn from both firms.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) closed its acquisition of PineBridge on December 30, 2025, creating a combined asset manager with $734.7 billion in pro forma assets under management as of September 30, 2025.
More than half of acquired client assets are held outside the U.S., with about one-third in Asia. The deal excludes PineBridge’s private equity funds group and its China joint venture. Brian Funk will lead the combined business and MIM announced a new senior leadership team. The acquisition supports MetLife’s New Frontier strategy to accelerate asset-management growth.
MetLife Pet Insurance (NYSE:MET) announced an exclusive collaboration with Petstablished to offer pet insurance quotes directly during the adoption and microchipping flow on the Petstablished platform.
The platform supports over 1,000 animal welfare organizations and facilitates more than 160,000 adoptions annually. Adopters can receive a personalized MetLife quote and add coverage to the adoption fee so pets are insured before leaving the shelter. Coverage ranges from emergencies-only to preventive care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, dental cleanings, spay/neuter, and behavioral training.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) was named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments on December 8, 2025.
This is MIM’s fifth consecutive year on the list, which is compiled with Workforce Research Group and based on employee feedback and company policies. As of September 30, 2025, MIM reported $632.6 billion in total assets under management.
The recognition highlights MIM’s focus on talent, inclusion, collaboration and investment capabilities across public and private fixed income, real estate, equities, private equity and insurance solutions.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced completion of a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer transaction with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company on December 1, 2025. The deal reduces portfolio risk and accelerates run-off of MetLife Holdings' legacy blocks while MetLife Investment Management will manage approximately $6 billion of assets under investment management agreements with Talcott.
Expected foregone annual adjusted earnings total approximately $100 million, partially offset by annual hedge cost savings of approximately $45 million. The company described the transaction as part of disciplined execution of risk transfer options.
MetLife Foundation (NYSE:MET) is a founding donor to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund after contributing USD $9 million to a fund that aims to raise USD $100 million. The Fund opened grant applications on November 21, 2025 and will accept submissions through December 31, 2025 from nonprofit K-12 organizations. Approximately 150 organizations across >200 communities will receive grants of USD $50,000–$250,000, serving between 500 and 10,000 people each. The first round of grantees is expected in early 2026. Application details are at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) was named one of Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ 2025, ranking No. 10 on the list for the second consecutive year on November 13, 2025. The recognition is based on Great Place to Work® research covering nine million survey responses across 25 million employees and requires multinational certification and regional honors.
MetLife was Great Place to Work certified in 33 markets in 2025 and earned regional best-workplace recognition across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, reflecting its focus on culture under its New Frontier growth strategy.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced that John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer and head of MetLife Investment Management, provided a third quarter 2025 financial update video available on the company website.
The release points investors to a webcast/video and includes standard forward-looking statement language listing risks that may affect future results, including market, credit, regulatory, operational, and climate-related risks.
Contact details for media and investor relations are provided for follow-up.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) reported 3Q 2025 results on November 5, 2025. Adjusted earnings rose 15% to $1.58B and adjusted EPS increased 22% to $2.37. Net income was $818M or $1.22 per share, down 36% and 33% respectively versus last year, driven by net derivative and investment losses. Net investment income grew 16% to $6.09B; variable investment income jumped to $483M (+198%). Adjusted ROE was 16.9%; book value per share rose 1% to $39.52 and adjusted BVPS to $56.57. The company returned about $875M to shareholders and held $4.9B in holding company cash and liquid assets.