MetLife, Inc. · MET · Next earnings

MetLife, Inc. reports Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026

MET reports after market close with consensus EPS at $2.55 and revenue at $20.10B. Last quarter: MetLife Q1 FY2026: Adjusted Earnings Up 18% as Asia and Investment Management Drive Growth

Reports After market close45 days awayDate estimated Financial Services

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $2.55 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $20.10B Calendar consensus
Report date Nov 4, 2026 Wednesday, date estimated
Session After market close 45 days away

Where MET left off: FY2026 Q1

Full report

MetLife Q1 FY2026: Adjusted Earnings Up 18% as Asia and Investment Management Drive Growth

EPS surprise +6.6% Reported $2.42 vs $2.27
Revenue surprise +1.0% Reported $19.68B vs $19.49B
Stock move -1.7% Event window
Subsequent drift +7.2% Up to 20 sessions

Management maintained all prior guidance. The New Frontier Year 2 targets were reiterated: double-digit adjusted EPS growth, ROE of 15-17%, and disciplined expense-ratio progression. No upward or downward revision was announced. Guidance sentiment was maintained with a confident management tone and a bullish score of 85.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Volatility in private equity and real estate markets could pressure variable investment income
  • Japan FSA investigation into seconded employee practices poses regulatory and reputational risk
  • Sustaining favorable working-age mortality trends in Group Life remains uncertain
  • Higher disability claim severity linked to new paid family leave programs may require repricing
  • FX and interest rate sensitivity, particularly affecting Japan surrender rates

Questions analysts left open

  • Sustainability of favorable working-age mortality trends in Group Life
  • Details and potential impact of the Japan FSA regulatory investigation into seconded employee practices
  • Core spread trends and outlook for Retirement and Income Solutions investment yields
  • Potential liability from Sun Life's class-action settlement claim
  • Disability claim severity and the need for future repricing

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