MetLife’s Shares Up 1.11% on $280M Volume (Rank 390) Ahead of Mixed Earnings Outlook

MetLife’s shares rose 1.11% on August 4, with a trading volume of $280 million, ranking 390th in daily activity. The insurer is set to report Q2 2025 earnings on August 6, with analyst estimates forecasting $2.19 per share on $18.4 billion in revenue, reflecting year-over-year declines of 4% and 1.5%, respectively. For the full year, revenue is projected to rise 2.4% to $74.8 billion, while EPS is expected to jump 10.5% to $8.96.

Analysts highlight potential tailwinds for the quarter, including a 2.9% year-over-year increase in adjusted group benefits and improved performance in Asia and Latin America. Stronger underwriting results and higher variable investment income in Asia, alongside growth in Latin America’s adjusted earnings, are seen as key drivers. However, rising operational costs and a 1.4% decline in net investment income to $5.1 billion may temper profit growth. MetLife’s Zacks ESP score of +0.67% and a Sell rank (#4) suggest a lower likelihood of outperforming estimates.

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