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The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how MetLife (NYSE:MET) and the rest of the life insurance stocks fared in Q2.

MetLife has delivered a strong 82.3% total return over the past five years, yet today the stock screens as expensive on traditional multiples while an Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside, so investors are getting mixed signals on what the current US$96.73 share price really implies. Over five years, MetLife has returned 82.3%, which puts recent valuation concerns in the context of a stock that has already created substantial shareholder value over a longer...

When the 30-year Treasury topped 5%, two dividend stocks moved in completely opposite directions on the same day, and the reason has nothing to do with their yields.

BlackRock, DLocal, Chevron, Williams Companies, and MetLife pay solid dividends and carry favorable analyst ratings, offering income investors growth exposure and price target upside.

MetLife’s second quarter results were marked by broad-based earnings growth, with market participants rewarding the company’s performance as shares rose notably after the announcement. Management attributed the positive momentum to strong underwriting across all segments, increased international sales, and disciplined expense controls. CEO Michel Khalaf pointed to the impact of MetLife’s “New Frontier strategy,” which leverages recurring revenue streams and a diverse global portfolio, emphasizin

Adjusted earnings surged 15% on strong underwriting and broad-based volume growth.

The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.

MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of approximately $1.6 billion, or $2.43 per share, up 15% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share increased 20%, while adjusted return on equity reached 17%, the top end of the company’s 15% to 17% annual target range. Presi

American International beats Q2 earnings estimates as stronger underwriting and lower catastrophe losses offset weaker investment income.

Aflac's Q2 adjusted EPS misses estimates as lower investment income and FX weigh, but U.S. sales, policy persistency and capital returns offer support.

MetLife has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced that its board of directors has approved a new US$3b share repurchase authorization. The buyback authorization adds a fresh layer to MetLife's capital return plans and offers the board flexibility over future share repurchases. The decision signals the insurer's confidence in its balance sheet and long term capital allocation approach. MetLife is far from the only large insurer using buybacks and dividends to return capital to investors. It is therefore worth...

MET tops Q2 EPS estimates as higher investment income, favorable underwriting and business volume growth lift earnings despite higher expenses.

Moby summary of MetLife, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

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The headline numbers for MetLife (MET) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Global insurance giant MetLife (NYSE:MET) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 6.9% year on year to $19.15 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.43 per share was 6.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Corebridge (CRBG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +3.70% and -4.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Commercial pricing, investment income and underwriting trends are in focus as Allstate, MetLife and Radian Group prepare to report Q2 earnings.

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Octave Specialty heads into Q2 results with revenues projected to jump 47.4%. The bottom line is likely to improve y/y, though the model does not signal a beat.

AFL's improved Japan benefit-to-premium ratio may help offset premium and investment income pressure ahead of its Aug. 6 Q2 earnings report.

MET heads into Q2 results with rising earnings estimates and expected strength in Group Benefits and Retirement & Income Solutions. Will it deliver a beat?

Evaluate the expected performance of MetLife (MET) for the quarter ended June 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

MetLife stock has nearly doubled investors' money over the past five years, yet there is a clear split in what the current price implies, with the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate pointing to a sizeable discount while earnings-based multiples lean in the opposite direction. Over the past five years, MetLife has delivered a 91.4% total return, which puts more pressure on today's valuation to be supported by future cash flows rather than past price gains. The valuation can be helped if...

Old Republic (ORI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.30% and -1.85%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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MetLife will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

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MET is embedding AI across underwriting, claims and service to boost efficiency, improve customer experiences and strengthen long-term competitiveness.