MetLife, Inc. (MET) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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MetLife, Inc. (MET) Earnings Overview
As of October 17, 2026, MetLife, Inc. (MET) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $3.63B, reflecting -19.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $5.53 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 4.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, MET's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -3.3%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $6.86B in fiscal 2021.
MetLife, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 36.4%, operating margin of 6.0%, and net margin of 4.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PRU ($3.84B net income, 5.9% margin), LNC ($2.36B net income, 6.5% margin), UNM ($703M net income, 5.7% margin), MET has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare MET vs PRU →
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MET Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.38B | -23.7% | $4.66B | $4.80 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $4.43B | +180.5% | $5.62B | $5.94 | 6.3% | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $1.58B | -70.1% | $2.16B | $1.81 | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $5.28B | -22.9% | $6.36B | $6.30 | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $6.86B | +26.8% | $8.52B | $7.65 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| 2020 | $5.41B | -8.3% | $6.93B | $5.68 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| 2019 | $5.90B | +15.1% | $6.79B | $6.06 | 8.5% | 9.8% |
| 2018 | $5.12B | +27.8% | $6.31B | $4.91 | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| 2017 | $4.01B | +371.8% | $3.54B | $3.74 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 2016 | $850M | -84.2% | $4.28B | $0.67 | 1.4% | 7.1% |
| 2015 | $5.37B | -14.8% | $5.65B | $4.57 | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 2014 | $6.31B | +87.3% | $8.80B | $5.42 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
| 2013 | $3.37B | +154.4% | $4.05B | $2.91 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| 2012 | $1.32B | -79.4% | $1.44B | $1.12 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | $6.42B | +140.8% | $9.18B | $5.76 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| 2010 | $2.67B | +218.7% | $3.73B | $3.00 | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| 2009 | -$2.25B | -170.0% | -$4.33B | $-2.93 | -5.5% | -10.6% |
| 2008 | $3.21B | -25.7% | $5.06B | $4.14 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| 2007 | $4.32B | -31.4% | $5.76B | $5.48 | 9.2% | 12.2% |
| 2006 | $6.29B | +33.5% | $4.17B | $7.99 | 13.0% | 8.6% |
| 2005 | $4.71B | +70.9% | $4.29B | $6.16 | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| 2004 | $2.76B | +24.4% | $3.56B | $3.65 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| 2003 | $2.22B | +38.1% | $2.35B | $2.94 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 2002 | $1.60B | +239.3% | $1.41B | $2.20 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 2001 | $473M | -50.4% | $474M | $0.62 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| 2000 | $953M | +54.5% | $1.19B | $1.49 | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| 1999 | $617M | -54.1% | $1.05B | $0.79 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| 1998 | $1.34B | - | $1.98B | $1.72 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
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MET — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MET stock.
What is MET earnings per share (EPS)?
MET trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $5.53, reflecting -19.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -3.3%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is MetLife, Inc.'s net income?
MetLife, Inc. (MET) trailing twelve-month net income is $3.6B as of 2025. Earnings declined -19.2% year-over-year. MetLife, Inc. has been profitable for 16 consecutive years.
Is MET profitable?
Yes, MET is profitable with a TTM net income of $3.6B and a net profit margin of +4.4%. MetLife, Inc. has generated profits for 16 consecutive years.
What is MET's earnings growth rate?
MET compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -19.2%, 3-Year: -8.7%, 5-Year: -3.3%, 10-Year: +0.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are MET's profit margins?
MetLife, Inc. net profit margin is +4.4%, operating margin is +6.0%, and gross margin is +36.4%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +11.9%.
Is MET growing earnings?
MET earnings are declining — EPS fell -19.2% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $3.6B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -3.3%.
What was MET's best earnings year?
MetLife, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $6.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were MET's earnings last quarter?
MET's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $736M with diluted EPS of $1.08. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.