MetLife (MET) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the MetLife First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct a question and answer session. Instructions will be given at that time. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Before we get started, I refer you to the cautionary note about forward looking statements in yesterday's earnings release and to risk factors discussed in M ...

1Q25 Supplemental Slides1 John McCallion Chief Financial Officer and Head of MetLife Investment Management 1 These slides highlight information in MetLife, Inc.'s earnings release, quarterly financial supplement and other prior public disclosures. Table of contents | Topic | Page No. | | --- | --- | | Net income (loss) to adjusted earnings | 3 | | Adjusted earnings by segment and Corporate & Other (C&O) | 4 | | Variable investment income (VII) | 5 | | Direct expense ratio | 7 | | Cash & capital | 8 | | Vari ...

Group 1: Earnings Performance - MetLife reported quarterly earnings of $1.96 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.99 per share, but showing an increase from $1.83 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -1.51% [1] - The company posted revenues of $18.83 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.40%, compared to year-ago revenues of $17.02 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, MetLife has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once, while topping consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - MetLife shares have declined approximately 6.7% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of -5.5% for the S&P 500 [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $2.30 on revenues of $18.55 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.11 on revenues of $74.94 billion [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Insurance - Multi line industry, to which MetLife belongs, is currently ranked in the top 17% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact MetLife's stock performance [5] - The Zacks Rank for MetLife is currently 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6]

Table of Contents Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter Financial Supplement March 31, 2025 1 Table of Contents | METLIFE | | | --- | --- | | TABLE OF CONTENTS | | | GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | 2 | | CORPORATE OVERVIEW | 3 | | KEY ADJUSTED EARNINGS STATEMENT LINE ITEMS | 5 | | EXPENSE DETAIL AND RATIOS | 7 | | GAAP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | 8 | | SUMMARY OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | 9 | | Group Benefits | | | Statements of Adjusted Earnings Available to Common Shareholde ...

Leading global insurer MetLife, Inc. (MET) is set to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 30, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at $1.99 per share on revenues of $18.21 billion. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)The first-quarter earnings estimate has declined over the past 60 days. However, the bottom-line projection indicates a year-over-year increase of 8.7%. The Zacks Consensus Esti ...

The upcoming report from MetLife (MET) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.99 per share, indicating an increase of 8.7% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $18.21 billion, representing an increase of 7% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 2.7% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe ...

Partnership with Leading Insurers Helps Turbocharge Company's Continued GrowthNEW YORK, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced today that it has executed an up to $700 million forward-flow facility. New York Life, the largest1 mutual life insurance company in the United States, was the Loan Arranger and lead investor along with MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset ma ...

Group 1 - MetLife, Inc. has partnered with SKYGEN to improve the digital experience for dental providers, focusing on simplifying credentialing and provider interactions [1][2] - The integration of SKYGEN's Dental Hub will provide a centralized platform for managing credentialing and directory updates, reducing paperwork and stress for providers [2] - This initiative is expected to enhance provider relationships, leading to better service for policyholders and reinforcing MetLife's position in the dental insurance market [3] Group 2 - A streamlined credentialing system will lower administrative costs, speed up processing times, and improve claims management, resulting in quicker reimbursements for providers and patients [4] - An improved provider experience is likely to attract more dental professionals to MetLife's network, expanding the provider base and enhancing policyholder satisfaction, which contributes to premium revenue growth [4] Group 3 - MetLife shares have increased by 3.1% over the past year, compared to a 12.5% growth in the broader industry [5]

In terms of dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.18 is up 1.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, MetLife has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 4.31%. Any future dividend growth will depend on both earnings growth and the company's payout ratio; a payout ratio is the proportion of a firm's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. MetLife's current payout ratio is 27%. This means it paid out 27% of its t ...

Core Insights - MetLife has launched a new business unit named MetLife Xcelerator in Latin America, which is part of its New Frontier strategy aimed at enhancing digital distribution and strategic partnerships in the insurance sector [1][2] - The New Frontier strategy is projected to support double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per share and deliver a 15-17% adjusted return on equity, with plans to expand into high-growth international markets [2] - The Xcelerator platform integrates insurance products into digital platforms, achieving 4.5 million active customers and generating over $200 million in premiums, fees, and other income since its launch in November 2023 [3][4] Business Strategy - MetLife aims to leverage technology and an agile startup-like model to scale operations across Latin America, improving customer experience and broadening insurance inclusion in regions with traditionally low penetration [4][5] - The initiative positions MetLife as a leader in digital insurance innovation, providing a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry [5] Market Performance - MetLife shares have increased by 13.1% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 6.7% [6]