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MET

MetLife Inc.

S&P 500
MET|Financial Services|Insurance - Life|$69.89|P/E 14.7|MCap 45.6B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

3.28%

Annual Dividend

$2.27

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

47.72%

FCF Payout Ratio

9.96%

Stock Price

$69.89

52-Week Range

$65.21 $85.00

Dividend Health Score

83/ 100Very Safe

MET's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 47.7% earnings payout ratio & 10.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 4.7% operating margin & 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

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
47.7%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
10.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-0.3%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
12.0%Safe
Operating Margin
4.7%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.3%Caution
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MET annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MET earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 3, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 10, 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,989.00

Annual Income

$227.20

Quarterly Income

$56.80

Monthly Income

$18.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MET's current dividend yield?
MetLife Inc. (MET) currently has a dividend yield of 3.28%, based on a stock price of $69.89 and an annual dividend of $2.27.
When is MET's next dividend payment date?
MET's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-03 and the next payment date is 2026-03-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MET pay in dividends per year?
MetLife Inc. paid $2.25 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MET been increasing its dividend?
MetLife Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.32% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.52%.
Is MET's dividend safe?
MetLife Inc. has a payout ratio of 47.72%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 9.96%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MET's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates MetLife Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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