MetLife Expands Board With Two New Independent Directors
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Metlife ( (MET) ) has issued an update.
On February 24, 2026, MetLife, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from eleven to thirteen members and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz as new independent directors, each joining immediately. Glaser was appointed to the Audit, Compensation, and Finance and Risk Committees, while Seitz joined the Compensation, Governance and Corporate Responsibility, and Investment Committees, reflecting a targeted strengthening of the board’s oversight capabilities.
Both Glaser and Seitz will receive MetLife’s standard non-management director compensation, consisting of an annual $355,000 retainer split between common stock and cash, with pro-rated and installment-based payments for partial-year service. The appointments signal MetLife’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance, risk oversight, and strategic guidance through an expanded and independently constituted board, with potential implications for shareholders and corporate stewardship.
The most recent analyst rating on (MET) stock is a Hold with a $85.00 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 by a mixed financial profile—especially the sharp 2025 cash-flow drop and weaker margins—partly offset by a confident earnings outlook with clear 2026 growth/ROE targets and strong 2025 operational milestones. Technicals are neutral, and valuation/dividend are reasonable but not standout.
To see Spark’s full report on MET stock, click here.
More about Metlife
MetLife, Inc. is a global insurance and financial services company that provides life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management solutions to individual and institutional customers. The company focuses on helping clients manage financial risks and plan for long-term security in key markets worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 3,587,397
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $52.2B
See more data about MET stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
