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Metlife ( (MET) ) just unveiled an announcement.
MetLife disclosed preliminary variable investment income results and capital management plans for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, ahead of its scheduled February 4, 2026 earnings release. For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, the company estimates variable investment income of $385 million to $435 million pre-tax versus a $425 million target, and for full-year 2025 it anticipates a 7.7% return on its private equity portfolio. Looking to 2026, MetLife plans to assume a 9% annual return on private equity, contributing to an estimated $1.6 billion of pre-tax variable investment income for that year, while expecting variable investment income asset balances to decline over the next one to three years. On capital deployment, MetLife intends to prioritize organic growth with about $4 billion earmarked for 2025, plus roughly $1 billion to support M&A including the pending PineBridge Investments acquisition; it also projects about $2.85 billion of common stock repurchases in 2025, including approximately $430 million in the fourth quarter, and anticipates similar buyback levels in 2026, signaling continued emphasis on shareholder returns alongside growth investments.
The most recent analyst rating on (MET) stock is a Buy with a $101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metlife stock, see the MET Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MET Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MET is a Outperform.
MetLife’s overall stock score of 71 reflects a stable financial position with strong earnings growth and strategic initiatives highlighted in the earnings call. The valuation is fair, and recent corporate events are supportive. However, technical indicators suggest caution, and challenges in revenue and profit growth remain areas to watch.
To see Spark’s full report on MET stock, click here.
More about Metlife
MetLife, Inc. is a global financial services company in the insurance and asset management industry, providing life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and investment products to institutional and retail customers across multiple markets.
Average Trading Volume: 3,510,254
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $53.75B
For an in-depth examination of MET stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.