MetLife Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
MET's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 47.7% earnings payout ratio & 10.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 47.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 10.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: -0.3%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
SafeAbout MetLife Inc.
MetLife Inc. is a leading financial services company that provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services to individual and institutional customers worldwide. It operates through six key segments: Group Benefits, which offers group life, dental, disability, paid family and medical leave, accidental death and dismemberment, accident and health, vision, pet insurance, and prepaid legal plans; Retirement and Income Solutions, featuring short and long-duration products including pension risk transfers, structured settlements, and benefit funding products; Asia, primarily focused on Japan with traditional life, accident, and health insurance; Latin America, with strong positions in markets like Mexico and Chile; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings, managing traditional and universal life products in run-off. MetLife Inc. also provides administrative services and operates surplus investment portfolios to support capital and liquidity needs. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in New York, NY, MetLife Inc. plays a vital role in the global insurance industry by delivering comprehensive protection and retirement solutions across diverse regions and customer segments.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.91%
Annual Dividend
$2.27
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
47.72%
FCF Payout Ratio
9.96%
Stock Price
$78.08
52-Week Range
$67.33 – $83.85
Dividend History (2016–2025)
MET annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
MET earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
February 3, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 9, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.34%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.32%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.52%
3-Year Total Growth
13.59%
5-Year Total Growth
23.57%
10-Year Total Growth
71.08%
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