About MetLife, Inc. (MET)
MetLife, Inc. is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.
MET trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $100.02
- Market Cap
- $63.56B
- 52-Week High
- $103.65
- 52-Week Low
- $67.33
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
$1,000 Invested in MetLife, Inc. (MET)
How much would $1,000 invested in MET be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in MET 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MetLife, Inc. (MET) in 2025 would be worth $1,300 as of November 2026, representing a +30.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MET 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MetLife, Inc. (MET) in 2023 would be worth $1,834 as of November 2026, representing a +83.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MET 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MetLife, Inc. (MET) in 2021 would be worth $1,771 as of November 2026, representing a +77.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MET 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MetLife, Inc. (MET) in 2016 would be worth $3,380 as of November 2026, representing a +238.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MET at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MetLife, Inc. (MET) at IPO would be worth $13,420 as of November 2026, representing a +1242.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (318 months), MetLife, Inc. (MET) has averaged a monthly return of +1.16% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 182 positive months (57%) and 136 negative months (43%). The best month in MET's history was April 2009 with a +30.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -40.7%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.0%), and February the weakest (-0.8%).
MET's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2013 with a cumulative return of +54.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -39.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, MetLife, Inc. (MET) has delivered an average annual return of +9.48% with a median return of +8.17%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.07%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (65%) and losses in 9 years (35%).
MET's best year was 2013 with a +67.49% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -42.23%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MET achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +29.39% | $77.30 | $100.02 |
| 2025 | -0.80% | $77.92 | $77.30 |
| 2024 | +27.68% | $61.03 | $77.92 |
| 2023 | -5.49% | $64.58 | $61.03 |
| 2022 | +19.23% | $54.16 | $64.58 |
| 2021 | +37.43% | $39.41 | $54.16 |
| 2020 | -3.42% | $40.81 | $39.41 |
| 2019 | +28.84% | $31.67 | $40.81 |
| 2018 | -15.77% | $37.60 | $31.67 |
| 2017 | +8.42% | $34.68 | $37.60 |
| 2016 | +15.86% | $29.93 | $34.68 |
| 2015 | -8.30% | $32.64 | $29.93 |
| 2014 | +2.98% | $31.70 | $32.64 |
| 2013 | +67.49% | $18.93 | $31.70 |
| 2012 | +7.92% | $17.54 | $18.93 |
| 2011 | -28.31% | $24.46 | $17.54 |
| 2010 | +27.92% | $19.12 | $24.46 |
| 2009 | +3.70% | $18.44 | $19.12 |
| 2008 | -42.23% | $31.92 | $18.44 |
| 2007 | +5.62% | $30.22 | $31.92 |
| 2006 | +21.67% | $24.84 | $30.22 |
| 2005 | +22.21% | $20.33 | $24.84 |
| 2004 | +21.77% | $16.69 | $20.33 |
| 2003 | +25.45% | $13.31 | $16.69 |
| 2002 | -13.92% | $15.46 | $13.31 |
| 2001 | -8.82% | $16.95 | $15.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MET
What sector is MET in? ▼
MET operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has MET performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, MET has posted gains in 17 years (65% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +67.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MET? ▼
You can invest in MET through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MET.
Last updated: 11/1/2026