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MetLife’s Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 05 August 2026, 21:11 UTC By Brianna Sosa 1 min read
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MetLife’s Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations MetLife Inc.’s second-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, boosted by strong underwriting, volume growth and the success of a five-year plan outlined in late 2024. Adjusted earnings per share climbed about 20% to $2.43 from a year ago, exceeding the $2.30 average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Net investment income rose 18% to $6.7 billion, MetLife said in a statement Wednesday.

MetLife’s Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations MetLife Inc.’s second-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, boosted by strong underwriting, volume growth and the success of a five-year plan outlined in late 2024. Adjusted earnings per share climbed about 20% to $2.43 from a year ago, exceeding the $2.30 average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Net investment income rose 18% to $6.7 billion, MetLife said in a statement Wednesday.
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