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MET Stock Analyst Ratings, Estimated Earnings and Price Targets

NYSE : MET

MetLife

$81.56
-0.01-0.01%
Open: 3:02 PM
58.13
B-ESG ScoreESG Rating

MET Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast

According to evaluations from 32 analysts over the past year, the consensus analyst rating for MET stock is "Strong Buy". The average price target based on the past year stands at $94.88, with estimates ranging from $84.00 to $109.00.

Eps Overview

Growth Next 5yrs
11.46%
Last Quarter
$2.34
Past Year
$5.31
Growth Past 5yrs
-0.38%
Next Quarter
$2.36
Estimate Next Year
$23.72

Consensus Rating

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Consensus Price Target

Highest Price Target

$109.00

33.4% Upside

Mean Price Target

$94.88

16.11% Upside

Lowest Price Target

$84.00

2.8% Upside

Recent Analyst Ratings

Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage

Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS

MET Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

According to financial reports, MET (NYSE: MET) reported an actual EPS of $2.34 for the quarter ending on Nov 05, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.31, resulting in a 1.30% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 06, 2025), MET recorded an actual EPS of $2.02 with a -6.05% surprise. See MET's full earnings history.

Earnings History

EPS Surprise Factor Analysis

MET has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 05, 2025 showing a 1.30% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 06, 2025 recorded a -6.05% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.

Report DateActualForecastSurprise Factor
Nov 05, 20252.342.31+1.30%
Aug 06, 20252.022.15-6.05%
Apr 30, 20251.962-2.00%
Feb 05, 20252.082.11-1.42%
Oct 30, 20241.952.18-10.55%
Jul 31, 20242.282.1+8.57%

After EPS Prices

MET stock frequently reacts to earnings reports. Following the Nov 05, 2025 earnings, the share price saw a 0.99% rise before closing. On the 7th day after the report, MET shares recorded a -0.05% decline. Analyze historical MET stock performance post-earnings.

Earning DateBefore EPS ChangeNext Day Closing Price7th Day Closing Price
Nov 05, 2025$79.46+0.99%$75.97-3.44%$78.64-0.05%
Aug 06, 2025$74.89-1.40%$73.82-2.80%$77.33+1.82%
Apr 30, 2025$76.42+1.39%$75.77+0.53%$77.85+3.29%
Feb 05, 2025$84.63-0.44%$83.67-1.56%$81.70-3.88%
Oct 30, 2024$82.83-0.42%$78.42-5.72%$81.02-2.60%
Jul 31, 2024$76.75-0.13%$75.78-1.39%$70.13-8.74%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MET stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MET stock an average recommendation of Strong Buy. 32 analysts have given their ratings to MET out of which 26 analysts have given strong buy call, 4 analysts have given buy call, 2 analysts rate it hold, 0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and 0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of $94.88 gives the stock implied upside of roughly 16.11% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MET highest price target?
Analysts suggest MET's stock price would rise to a high of $109.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MET over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MET stock price could move to $84.00.
What is the average target price for MET?
MET stock has an average analyst estimate of $94.88.
At its current price, how far is MET from its average target price?
MET shares are currently trading 16.11% above this price target.
What were MET’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.34 versus consensus estimates of $2.31, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.95.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MET's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.36 and $23.72 for the whole year.
What has MET's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.46% EPS growth for MET in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -0.38% in the past five years.
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