MET - MetLife, Inc.
| Previous Close | 50.00 |
| Open | 50.20 |
| Bid | 49.97 x 1400 |
| Ask | 49.98 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 49.87 - 50.42 |
| 52 Week Range | 37.76 - 50.94 |
| Volume | 2,166,998 |
| Avg. Volume | 4,430,846 |
| Market Cap | 47.395B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.85 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 9.75 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.12 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.76 (3.52%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-08-05 |
| 1y Target Est | 52.94 |
- Markit•3 days ago
See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Metlife Inc.
Metlife Inc NYSE:METView full report here! Summary * Perception of the company's creditworthiness is positive * ETFs holding this stock are seeing positive inflows * Bearish sentiment is low * Economic output for the sector is expanding but at a slower rate Bearish sentimentShort interest | PositiveShort interest is extremely low for MET with fewer than 1% of shares on loan. This could indicate that investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices are not currently targeting MET. Money flowETF/Index ownership | PositiveETF activity is positive. Over the last month, ETFs holding MET are favorable, with net inflows of $6.79 billion. Additionally, the rate of inflows is increasing. Economic sentimentPMI by IHS Markit | NegativeAccording to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, output in the Financials sector is rising. The rate of growth is weak relative to the trend shown over the past year, however, and is easing. Credit worthinessCredit default swap | PositiveThe current level displays a positive indicator. MET credit default swap spreads are near the lowest level of the last three years and indicate the market's continued positive perception of the company's credit worthiness.Please send all inquiries related to the report to score@ihsmarkit.com.Charts and report PDFs will only be available for 30 days after publishing.This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon or as construed as investment advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHS Markit disclaims any responsibility or liability, whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), equity or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on or the use of this material in any way. Please view the full legal disclaimer and methodology information on pages 2-3 of the full report.
- Moody's•4 days ago
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- American City Business Journals•4 days ago
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- Business Wire•4 days ago
Nine Tech Startups Vie for Partnerships & Scale in MetLife’s Intensive 13-week Business ‘Boot Camp’
MetLife today announced its second class of nine companies selected to participate in the MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars®. Based in the newly built met.X incubator on MetLife’s Global Technology Campus in Cary, North Carolina, the accelerator connects startups with MetLife leaders and Techstars mentors for an intensive 13-week program focused on fast-tracking technologies with the potential to transform the insurance industry. “When we bring in these startups, our goal is to spot the possibilities in every disruption,” said MetLife Chief Digital Officer Greg Baxter.
- Zacks•10 days ago
This is Why MetLife (MET) is a Great Dividend Stock
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MetLife (MET) have what it takes? Let's find out.
- Business Wire•11 days ago
MetLife Declares Third Quarter 2019 Common Stock Dividend
MetLife, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2019 common stock dividend of $0.44 per share. The dividend will be payable on Sept.
- Zacks•18 days ago
MetLife (MET) to Sell Hong Kong Unit to Streamline Business
MetLife (MET) to divest its Hong Kong unit to FWD Insurance for focusing on its profitable businesses.
- Reuters•21 days ago
MetLife to sell Hong Kong insurance business to FWD
U.S. insurer MetLife Inc will sell its Hong Kong operations to FWD, the insurance firm owned by tycoon Richard Li, the companies said in a joint statement on Friday, without disclosing financial details. The deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions FWD has made in the region, and comes after MetLife shelved an earlier attempt to sell its Hong Kong business, worth over $500 million, to a mainland Chinese buyer. "The acquisition is another step towards fulfilling our ambition to build a leading pan-Asian life insurance platform," FWD Group Chief Executive Huynh Thanh Phong said.
- Reuters•21 days ago
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-MetLife to sell Hong Kong insurance business to FWD
U.S. insurer MetLife Inc will sell its Hong Kong operations to FWD, the insurance firm owned by tycoon Richard Li, the companies said in a joint statement on Friday, without disclosing financial details. The deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions FWD has made in the region, and comes after MetLife shelved an earlier attempt to sell its Hong Kong business, worth over $500 million, to a mainland Chinese buyer.
- South China Morning Post•21 days ago
Richard Li's FWD acquires insurer MetLife's Hong Kong business
FWD Group, the insurance arm of Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li Tzar-kai's Pacific Century Group, has agreed to acquire MetLife Hong Kong's business, it said on Friday. Li is the younger son of Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest businessman.The acquisition, the latest in a string of takeovers by FWD across Asia in recent years, will expand its business and, analysts expect, help pave the way for a potential listing."Having crunched the financials, the numbers will probably have told Mr Li this purchase will add to the size of the share price for the rumoured IPO of FWD in 2020," said Glenn Turner, chief operations officer at financial planning company Altruist Financial Group.The price for the deal, subject to regulatory approval, was not disclosed, but a Bloomberg report this week quoted a source as saying it would be less than US$400 million.FWD will honour all existing MetLife policies in Hong Kong. "MetLife Hong Kong is highly complementary to our existing business, and the acquisition is another step towards fulfilling our ambition to build a leading pan-Asian life insurance platform," Huynh Thanh Phong, FWD's chief executive, said. Victor Li and Richard Li work together for first time on heritage project"The acquisition signifies our confidence in the long-term growth potential of Hong Kong, and we will continue to commit substantial resources to grow our business in this compelling market."Rebecca Tadikonda, MetLife's head of strategic growth markets in Asia, said FWD was a well-positioned insurer, while it was committed to further grow its business, which made it the "right steward" for Metlife's customers, agents and staff.The takeover follows a wave of mergers and acquisitions in Hong Kong, as the industry expands partly because of an influx of mainland Chinese coming to Hong Kong to buy policies. In a first for Hong Kong, insurer FWD rolls out coverage for mental illnessesFWD itself was born from a takeover deal. In 2012, Dutch financial services company ING sold its Hong Kong business to Pacific Century Group. The insurer was renamed as FWD. It now has more than 2.8 million customers across Asia.FWD has spent at least US$361 million on six acquisitions across Asia over the past five years, according to data provider Dealogic.In its biggest deal before MetLife, FWD agreed to buy 80 per cent of PT Commonwealth Life, the Indonesian life insurance arm of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, for US$301 million in October last year.In three deals in 2016, the company spent US$21 million to take over Shenton Insurance in Singapore, US$36 million on Great Eastern Life in Vietnam; and US$3 million on American International Group's Japan insurance arm, Fuji Life."Quite a few insurance companies have changed hands in the past" for growth, either organically or through M&As;, which are the most popular ways of achieving this, said Gary Cheung, chairman of the Hong Kong Securities Association.This article originally appeared in the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the most authoritative voice reporting on China and Asia for more than a century. For more SCMP stories, please explore the SCMP app or visit the SCMP's Facebook and Twitter pages. Copyright © 2019 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2019. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Zacks•22 days ago
Here's Why You Should Retain MetLife (MET) in Your Portfolio
Solid underwriting revenues, strong balance sheet and superior operating profitability poise MetLife (MET) for growth.
- Business Wire•22 days ago
MetLife to Hold Conference Call for Second Quarter 2019 Results
MetLife, Inc. (MET) today announced that it will hold its second quarter 2019 earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 9-10 a.m. (ET). The call will follow MetLife’s issuance of its second quarter 2019 earnings news release and Second Quarter 2019 Financial Supplement on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, after the market closes. The news release and Second Quarter 2019 Financial Supplement will also be available on the MetLife Investor Relations web page at www.metlife.com.
- Business Wire•22 days ago
MetLife Joins Catalyst CEO Champions for Change
MetLife announced today that it has joined the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change, a transformational diversity and inclusion project launched by Catalyst, a leading organization dedicated to accelerating the progress of women at work. Accelerate progress in the representation of women, including women of color, in executive and senior level positions over five years. Maintain (where strong) or accelerate the representation of women, including women of color, on the company’s Board of Directors over five years.
- Zacks•23 days ago
CNO Financial Ratings Revised by S&P & Fitch, Outlook Stable
CNO Financial (CNO) gets rated by S&P and Fitch, reflecting its reduced risk profile, balance sheet strength and operating measures.
- Zacks•25 days ago
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- Zacks•28 days ago
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- Zacks•29 days ago
MetLife Looks to Utilize Blockchain
MetLife(MET), the largest player in a $2.7 trillion life insurance industry, recently announced a trial run of a completely revamped claims process. Blockchain, the technology underpinning cryptocurrency, will be utilized by MetLife in this significant procedural change.
- Zacks•29 days ago
MetLife (MET) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MetLife (MET) have what it takes? Let's find out.
- Insider Monkey•29 days ago
Here’s What Hedge Funds Think About Metlife Inc (MET)
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- Zacks•last month
Why Adding MetLife (MET) to Your Portfolio Makes Sense
Riding high on a strong revenue base and solid business realignment measures, MetLife (MET) holds great potential to reap benefits for investors.
- Zacks•last month
Is MetLife (MET) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- Business Wire•last month
SPH, NTUC Income and LumenLab Leverage Blockchain to Automate the Verification Process for Life Insurance Claims for Bereaved Families
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), NTUC Income (Income) and LumenLab, MetLife’s Asia innovation centre, are embarking on an industry-first collaboration to simplify life insurance claims for bereaved families. When a loved one passes on, placing an obituary is one of the first tasks handled by family members, while more involved tasks like finding out if the deceased has a life insurance policy and filing for a policy claim are put on the backburner. Given that both tasks require a lot of the same information about the deceased person, SPH, Income and LumenLab saw an opportunity to apply blockchain technology, ‘Lifechain’, to automate the life insurance claim process for grieving families.
- Zacks•last month
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