MetLife Inc.
S&P 500Last 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
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.
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SafeDividend 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%
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