What one share of MetLife holds
MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. We hold leading market positions in the United States (“U.S.”), Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
MetLife’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $120.57 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.22 |
| Dividends | $2.29 |
| Cash and investments | $30.26 |
| Book value | $43.03 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $61.82 | $5.48 | — | — | $0.74 | $48.51 |
| 2008 | $68.45 | $4.14 | — | — | $0.74 | $29.90 |
| 2009 | $49.67 | −$2.89 | — | — | $0.74 | $40.45 |
| 2010 | $58.73 | $2.86 | — | — | $0.74 | $49.32 |
| 2011 | $65.76 | $5.76 | — | — | $0.74 | $54.37 |
| 2012 | $63.29 | $1.12 | — | — | $0.74 | $59.04 |
| 2013 | $61.10 | $2.91 | — | — | $1.01 | $54.86 |
| 2014 | $64.17 | $5.42 | — | — | $1.32 | $63.79 |
| 2015 | $54.37 | $4.62 | — | — | $1.48 | $62.02 |
| 2016 | $54.84 | $0.67 | — | — | $1.57 | $61.64 |
| 2017 | $57.77 | $3.62 | — | — | $1.60 | $54.21 |
| 2018 | $67.01 | $4.91 | — | — | $1.66 | $51.47 |
| 2019 | $73.72 | $6.06 | — | — | $1.74 | $68.54 |
| 2020 | $74.29 | $5.68 | — | — | $1.82 | $78.57 |
| 2021 | $79.02 | $7.65 | — | — | $1.90 | $77.01 |
| 2022 | $85.02 | $6.30 | — | — | $1.98 | $33.34 |
| 2023 | $87.77 | $1.81 | — | — | $2.06 | $35.73 |
| 2024 | $99.83 | $5.94 | — | — | $2.15 | $34.16 |
| 2025 | $114.49 | $4.71 | — | — | $2.25 | $38.90 |
Common questions about MetLife
How much does one share of MetLife earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of MetLife earned $5.22 of profit on $120.57 of sales, keeping about 4¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does MetLife pay a dividend?
Yes. MetLife paid $2.29 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 44¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is MetLife’s book value per share?
MetLife’s book value is $43.03 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of MetLife have?
Each share of MetLife has $30.26 of cash and investments, as of June 30, 2026.
How has MetLife’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $5.48 in 2007 to $4.71 in 2025, shrinking about 0.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has MetLife bought back shares?
MetLife’s share count fell about 12% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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