Metlife Inc [NYSE: MET] loss -0.06% on the last trading session, reaching $78.68 price per share at the time.
Metlife Inc represents 666.83 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $52.32 billion with the latest information. MET stock price has been found in the range of $78.335 to $79.7125.
If compared to the average trading volume of 3.10M shares, MET reached a trading volume of 5431962 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Metlife Inc [MET]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for MET shares is $93.40 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on MET stock is a recommendation set at 1.67. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Wolfe Research have made an estimate for Metlife Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Outperform, with their previous recommendation back on September 16, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, BMO Capital Markets raised their target price to Market Perform. The new note on the price target was released on January 23, 2025, representing the official price target for Metlife Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $97, while TD Cowen analysts kept a Buy rating on MET stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.90. Price to Free Cash Flow for MET in the course of the last twelve months was 3.32.
Trading performance analysis for MET stock
Metlife Inc [MET] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -0.69. With this latest performance, MET shares gained by 1.21% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -3.63% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -3.91% in the past year of trading.
Metlife Inc [MET]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Metlife Inc [MET] shares currently have an operating margin of 9.25%. Metlife Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 5.60%.
Metlife Inc (MET) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Metlife Inc. ( MET), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 15.61%, reflecting robust shareholder value creation. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 0.62%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Metlife Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 8.59%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Metlife Inc (MET) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Metlife Inc’s (MET) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.73%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Metlife Inc (MET) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Metlife Inc [MET]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Metlife Inc posted 1.95/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 2.18/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.23. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for MET. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Metlife Inc go to 11.53%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Metlife Inc [MET]
There are presently around $91.63%, or 91.87%% of MET stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of MET stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 58.56 million shares, which is approximately 8.2423%. DODGE & COX, holding 56.35 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$3.96 billion in MET stocks shares; and DODGE & COX, currently with $$3.34 billion in MET stock with ownership which is approximately 6.6877%.
