MetLife Announces First-Quarter 2026 Preferred Stock Dividends
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Metlife ( (MET) ) has provided an update.
On February 17, 2026, MetLife, Inc. announced a series of preferred stock dividend declarations for the first quarter of 2026, covering its Series D, E, F and A securities. The dividends, which vary by series and structure, underscore the company’s continued capital return to preferred shareholders and reflect its current financial capacity to support these distributions.
The semi-annual dividend on Series D and quarterly dividends on Series E and F were declared with specified per-share and per-depositary-share amounts, while the floating rate Series A dividend remains subject to final confirmation that financial tests in its certificate of designations are met. All declared dividends are scheduled to be payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026, reinforcing MetLife’s ongoing engagement with income-focused investors in its capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (MET) stock is a Buy with a $91.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metlife stock, see the MET Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MET Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MET is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by stable financial performance (strong balance sheet despite softer growth/margins) and a constructive earnings narrative (strong adjusted EPS growth and segment momentum). Valuation is reasonable with an attractive dividend, while technical indicators are slightly negative due to price trading below key moving averages and a negative MACD.
To see Spark’s full report on MET stock, click here.
More about Metlife
MetLife, Inc., founded in 1868, is a global financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management solutions. The company operates in more than 40 markets worldwide and holds leading positions across the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, serving both individual and institutional customers.
Average Trading Volume: 3,611,081
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $50.94B
Find detailed analytics on MET stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
