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Barclays Maintains Overweight on MetLife, Raises Price Target to $94
07.07.2026 13:00
Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains MetLife (NYSE:MET) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $93 to $94.
High-Value Home Sales Are Exposing a Tax-Planning Gap for Sellers, MetLife Poll Finds
07.07.2026 13:00
NEW YORK, July 07, 2026--Rising property values are turning many high-value home sales into tax-planning events, with sellers facing larger capital gains and looking to real estate professionals for guidance before a deal closes. MetLife’s 2026 Structured Installment Sales Poll finds that real estate brokers and agents see a growing need to help clients understand the financial implications of a sale, as many sellers are not comfortable making complex tax and planning decisions on their own.
Kestra Financial Expands Business Development Team Across the Western U.S.
07.07.2026 13:00
AUSTIN, Texas, July 07, 2026--Kestra Financial, an industry-leading wealth management platform, today announced the continued expansion of its business development team with the addition of Austen Karr and the promotion of Jack Roller, both serving as Business Development Consultants. The two appointments extend Kestra's recruiting coverage across the Western U.S., building on the firm's continued focus on disciplined, advisor-centric growth across both Kestra Financial and its breakaway-advisor
MetLife (MET) Stock May Be 47% Undervalued With Returns Driving Debate
05.07.2026 09:07
MetLife stock has delivered a strong 78.2% return over the past five years, yet its valuation signals are split, with the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings based multiples suggest the shares trade on the expensive side. A 78.2% gain over five years highlights that holding MetLife has been rewarding, which naturally raises the bar for what counts as good value today. Expectations for steady insurance earnings and capital returns can support...
Will MetLife’s New Settlement Flexibility and Real Estate Moves Redefine Its Risk Profile (MET)?
05.07.2026 02:06
In June 2026, MetLife launched its Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement to give more flexible settlement options for non-physical injury claims, while also closing a US$1.87 billion shelf registration tied to an employee stock ownership plan offering. At the same time, MetLife Investment Management strengthened its real estate platform by elevating Chris Aiken and Andrea Drasites into key leadership roles overseeing direct property and agricultural finance capabilities. Next, we’ll...
MetLife Investment Management Names Chris Aiken Head of Real Estate Equity Strategies
01.07.2026 13:00
WHIPPANY, N.J., July 01, 2026--MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced that Chris Aiken has been appointed head of Real Estate Equity Strategies, effective immediately. He will report to Andrea Drasites, global head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance.
Here is Why MetLife (MET) is One of the Best Value Stocks to Buy Right Now
01.07.2026 10:23
MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) is one of the best value stocks to buy right now. On June 11, MetLife launched the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement/NQA-FA to provide more flexible settlement options for non-physical injury claims. Unlike traditional structures, this funding agreement allows for deferred payments extending beyond one year, enabling customized schedules for diverse cases like […]
PFG Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Exit?
30.06.2026 16:30
Principal Financial's retirement leadership, AUM growth and disciplined capital deployment support long-term growth, while rising expenses and acquisition-related risks remain concerns.
Sun Life Financial: Quality Is Priced In After The Rally
30.06.2026 07:52
Sun Life Financial (SLF) Q1 update: strong ROE, capital and dividends/buybacks, Asia-led growthâbut valuation looks full.
Investor Who Scored 900% Win in 2008 Crisis Has New Big Short Bet
24.06.2026 10:31
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MetLife Pet Insurance Expands Grief Support for Pet Parents with Memorial Tree Program
22.06.2026 14:00
NEW YORK, June 22, 2026--For many pet parents, saying goodbye to a beloved dog or cat is one of life’s most difficult experiences. MetLife Pet Insurance is introducing a new Memorial Tree Program to help honor that bond, alongside grief counseling services that support pet parents through end-of-life decisions and the months that follow.
MetLife (MET) Stock And The Valuation Puzzle After Strong Multi‑Year Gains
16.06.2026 04:31
If you are wondering whether MetLife stock at US$87.66 still offers value, it helps to zoom out from the headlines and look at what the current price actually implies. Over shorter horizons, the stock has posted returns of 3.9% over the past week, 9.9% over the past month, 9.1% year to date, and 15.2% over the last year, with 3 year and 5 year returns of 73.0% and 71.0% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on MetLife's positioning within the broader insurance sector and how investors...
Metlife Preferreds Update: Series A Drops From Hold To Sell; Others Stay Holds
12.06.2026 08:00
MetLife, Inc. offers three exchange-traded preferred stocksâproviding investors with non-bank preferred options. Click here to read more.
MetLife Launches New Deferred Payment Option for Non-Physical Injury Claims
11.06.2026 13:00
NEW YORK, June 11, 2026--MetLife today announced the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement, a new deferred payment solution designed to resolve non-physical injury claims.
1 Insurance Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Headwinds
11.06.2026 11:29
Insurance firms play a critical role in the financial system, offering everything from property coverage to life insurance and specialized risk solutions. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 3.4%. This drop is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 6.9% gain.
Lincoln National vs. MetLife: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
10.06.2026 01:45
One insurer boasts broad international reach and robust cash flow, while the other leans on focused U.S. operations and leaner valuation metrics.
METLIFE INC (NYSE:MET) Shows Strong Breakout Setup with High Technical and Quality Scores
09.06.2026 10:50
MET LIFE (MET) shows a strong technical breakout setup with an 8/10 Technical Rating and 8/10 Setup Quality Score. The stock consolidates near 52-week highs with positive trends, offering a potential entry above $84.50.
MetLife (MET) Valuation Check As New Annuity Cancellation Feature Reshapes Income Mix
06.06.2026 02:11
MetLife (MET) has rolled out a new liquidity feature for its MetLife Guaranteed Income Program immediate income annuity, introducing a three year Annuity Cancellation Option with refunds and no surrender fees for defined contribution savers. See our latest analysis for MetLife. MetLife’s recent product updates arrive as momentum in the stock has been firming, with a 90 day share price return of 17.6% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 71.8% pointing to stronger sentiment after a more...
Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, MetLife Named Among Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026
04.06.2026 16:00
NEW YORK, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, today announced the World’s Greenest Companies 2026, recognizing the top 850 companies across 28 countries for their performance in environmental sustainability. Rising emissions, deforestation, and record-setting temperatures continue to shape a more unpredictable climate, with extreme weather becoming more common worldwide. Recognizing these challenges, many companies are taking meaningful steps t
Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on MetLife (MET)
29.05.2026 05:38
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) is one of the 12 Most Undervalued Stocks to Invest In. On May 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang raised the firm’s price target on MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) to $93 from $89 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. Huang said Q1 results were “generally strong” for life insurance companies […]