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Sep 30, 2024

MetLife Q3 2024 Earnings Report

MetLife's Q3 2024 results were announced, demonstrating financial attractiveness despite lower variable investment income.

Key Takeaways

MetLife reported a net income of $1.3 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.4 billion for Q3 2024. The company's adjusted return on equity was 14.6%, and holding company cash and liquid assets stood at $4.5 billion.

Net income was $1.3 billion, or $1.81 per share, compared to $422 million, or $0.56 per share, in Q3 2023.

Adjusted earnings were $1.4 billion, or $1.95 per share, compared to $1.5 billion, or $1.97 per share, in Q3 2023.

Book value per share increased to $39.02, up 33% from September 30, 2023.

Holding company cash and liquid assets were $4.5 billion, exceeding the target buffer.

Total Revenue
$18.4B
Previous year: $15.9B
+16.2%
EPS
$1.95
Previous year: $1.97
-1.0%
Expense ratio
19.9%
Previous year: 18.6%
+7.0%
Direct expense ratio
11.7%
Previous year: 12.3%
-4.9%
Gross Profit
$18.4B
Previous year: $15.9B
+16.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.8B
Previous year: $4.9B
+344.2%
Free Cash Flow
$4.17B
Total Assets
$705B
Previous year: $652B
+8.1%

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Forward Guidance

No specific forward guidance was provided in the release.