MetLife declares a dividend while MetLife stock gains 1.60 percent
Published on 10/07/2026 at 15:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
MetLife stock (ISIN US59156R1086) was trading at EUR 87.67 at Lang & Schwarz on October 7, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. CEST, plus 1.60 percent versus the prior close of EUR 86.29. On October 6, 2026, MetLife declared a fourth-quarter 2026 common stock dividend of USD 0.5925 per share, according to MetLife.
Dividend sets December cash date
The dividend is payable on December 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 3, 2026. The board's declaration gives the latest company event a specific cash date, while the quarterly amount provides a direct income measure for common shareholders.
UBS raises target to USD 110
UBS analyst Michael Ward raised the price target from USD 105 to USD 110 on October 6, 2026, while maintaining a Buy rating, as Markets Insider reported. The new target is 4.76 percent above the old target, calculated from the USD 5 increase against the USD 105 reference.
Second-quarter earnings provide support
MetLife reported USD 705 million of net income in the second quarter of 2026, while adjusted earnings reached USD 1.6 billion, up 15 percent from the prior-year period. Adjusted earnings per share rose 20 percent to USD 2.43, premiums, fees and other revenues increased 7 percent to USD 13.7 billion, and net investment income grew 18 percent to USD 6.7 billion, according to StockTitan.
Stock trades above prior close
The Lang & Schwarz quote places the euro reference price EUR 1.38 above its EUR 86.29 prior close on October 6, 2026. MetLife's primary listing is on the NYSE, where the stock was quoted at USD 97.16 at 4:00 p.m. EDT on October 6, 2026; its 52-week range was USD 67.33 to USD 100.93, and market capitalization was USD 62.5 billion.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of MetLife stock.
MetLife stock at a glance
- Company: MetLife, Inc.
- ISIN: US59156R1086
- Ticker: MET
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 7, 2026, 3:15 p.m. CEST): EUR 87.67
- Change versus prior close: plus 1.60 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 6, 2026): EUR 86.29
- Market capitalization: USD 62.5 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Insurance - Life
