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Mar 31, 2025
MetLife Q1 2025 Earnings Report
MetLife posted solid first-quarter results driven by strong variable investment income and favorable underwriting margins.
Key Takeaways
MetLife delivered a resilient Q1 2025, with net income growing 10% to $879 million and adjusted EPS rising to $1.96. Revenue rose on the back of higher premiums and variable investment income, while the company returned $1.8 billion to shareholders and initiated a $10 billion annuity risk transfer.
Net income rose 10% to $879 million, driven by derivative gains and higher variable investment income.
Adjusted EPS increased to $1.96, reflecting strong operating performance despite currency headwinds.
Revenue reached $18.57 billion, with premiums, fees and other revenues up 14% year over year.
MetLife returned $1.8 billion to shareholders and announced a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer deal.
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Forward Guidance
MetLife expects to sustain momentum through strong recurring cash flow and ongoing execution of its New Frontier strategy.
Positive Outlook
- Strong recurring cash flow enables continued shareholder returns
- Execution of New Frontier strategy is advancing through key transactions
- Dividend per share was increased in April
- $3 billion in new share repurchases authorized
- Reinsurance deal expected to reduce retail annuity tail risk
Challenges Ahead
- Foreign currency headwinds impacted earnings
- Recurring interest margins were lower
- Asia faced weaker underwriting and lower surrenders
- MetLife Holdings continues to decline due to run-off
- Net investment income was down 10% on a GAAP basis
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