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
- $69.18
- Market Cap
- $45.58B
- 52-Week High
- $85.00
- 52-Week Low
- $65.21
- 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 $865 as of May 2026, representing a -13.5% 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 $1,384 as of May 2026, representing a +38.4% 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 $1,339 as of May 2026, representing a +33.9% 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 $2,488 as of May 2026, representing a +148.8% 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 $9,155 as of May 2026, representing a +815.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 25+ years (311 months), MetLife, Inc. (MET) has averaged a monthly return of +1.06% with a median return of +1.24%. The stock had 177 positive months (57%) and 134 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 +7.90% with a median return of +6.77%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.50%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (62%) and losses in 10 years (38%).
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 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.74% | $78.38 | $69.18 |
| 2025 | -0.80% | $79.01 | $78.38 |
| 2024 | +27.68% | $61.88 | $79.01 |
| 2023 | -5.49% | $65.48 | $61.88 |
| 2022 | +19.23% | $54.92 | $65.48 |
| 2021 | +37.43% | $39.96 | $54.92 |
| 2020 | -3.42% | $41.37 | $39.96 |
| 2019 | +28.84% | $32.11 | $41.37 |
| 2018 | -15.77% | $38.12 | $32.11 |
| 2017 | +8.42% | $35.16 | $38.12 |
| 2016 | +15.86% | $30.35 | $35.16 |
| 2015 | -8.30% | $33.10 | $30.35 |
| 2014 | +2.98% | $32.14 | $33.10 |
| 2013 | +67.49% | $19.19 | $32.14 |
| 2012 | +7.92% | $17.78 | $19.19 |
| 2011 | -28.31% | $24.80 | $17.78 |
| 2010 | +27.92% | $19.39 | $24.80 |
| 2009 | +3.70% | $18.70 | $19.39 |
| 2008 | -42.23% | $32.36 | $18.70 |
| 2007 | +5.62% | $30.64 | $32.36 |
| 2006 | +21.67% | $25.19 | $30.64 |
| 2005 | +22.21% | $20.61 | $25.19 |
| 2004 | +21.77% | $16.92 | $20.61 |
| 2003 | +25.45% | $13.49 | $16.92 |
| 2002 | -13.92% | $15.67 | $13.49 |
| 2001 | -8.82% | $17.19 | $15.67 |
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 16 years (62% 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: 3/24/2026