MetLife Stock Price, News & Analysis

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) reported a robust third quarter 2021, showcasing a net income of $1.5 billion or $1.77 per share, significantly up from $633 million or $0.69 per share in Q3 2020. Adjusted earnings rose by 31% to $2.1 billion, or $2.39 per share. Despite a 2% decline in total premiums and revenues at $11.6 billion, net investment income surged by 18% to $5.6 billion, driven by strong equity returns. Book value per share increased to $77.24, reflecting a 1% rise from last year.

MetLife released findings from a survey indicating that 63% of women who left the workforce during the pandemic are ready to return, with 80% considering careers in STEM. The survey highlights critical factors encouraging women’s pursuit of STEM jobs, including increased diversity in leadership (38%) and better fitting benefits (33%). MetLife is hosting the Triangle Tech X Conference on October 26-27 to discuss actionable insights for employers. The study included 2,000 US workforce participants, focusing on women in STEM.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) has declared a fourth quarter 2021 common stock dividend of $0.48 per share. This dividend is scheduled for payment on December 14, 2021, to shareholders of record as of November 9, 2021. MetLife, a leading financial services provider, offers a wide range of insurance, annuities, and asset management solutions across more than 40 global markets.

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has announced a $197.8 million financing deal to support the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project, marking the first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) flood management initiative in North America. This project aims to construct a 30-mile channel to protect over 235,000 residents from severe flooding in the Fargo-Moorhead region. The funding aligns with green loan principles and UN sustainable development goals, reinforcing MIM’s commitment to environmentally sustainable investments. As of June 30, 2021, MIM managed $131.9 billion in private capital assets and $666.7 billion overall.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that its subsidiary, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, will assume $190 million of Avaya's post-retirement life insurance obligations for about 8,000 retirees. The arrangement ensures that retirees' benefits remain unchanged, and MetLife will handle costs, benefit payments, and recordkeeping. This move is intended to reduce Avaya's financial liabilities while securing retiree benefits. MetLife has over 60 years of experience in retiree life insurance funding solutions and maintains a longstanding relationship with Avaya.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) will hold its third quarter 2021 earnings conference call on November 4, 2021, from 9-10 a.m. (ET). This follows the release of its third quarter earnings news release and Financial Supplement on November 3, 2021, after market close. The call can be accessed via telephone or the internet through the MetLife Investor Relations web page. A replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. (ET) on November 4 until November 11, 2021. For more details, visit MetLife's website.

MetLife's 2021 Pension Risk Transfer Poll reveals a significant rise in the intention among plan sponsors to divest their defined benefit (DB) pension plan liabilities, increasing from 76% in 2019 to 93% in 2021. Key drivers for this trend include interest rates (61%) and market volatility (47%). Notably, 91% of sponsors are evaluating their DB plan's value against associated risks. The pandemic has not hindered PRT plans, with 42% of sponsors stating it has accelerated their intentions. MetLife continues to lead in the pension risk transfer market, managing approximately $3 billion in benefit payments annually.

MetLife International Holdings has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a combined 15.27% stake in PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited from IGE (India) Private Limited and Elpro International Limited. The acquisition will increase MetLife's ownership in PNB MetLife to 47.325%.

This move underscores MetLife's commitment to strengthening its position in the rapidly growing Indian insurance market, which serves over 200 million customers through 15,000 sales locations. The transaction is awaiting regulatory approvals.