MET · 8-K · 20260805PR000048
Capital Return Program
METLIFE INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 57 · Surprise 50 · In source text
MetLife returned more than $1.1 billion to shareholders during the second quarter of 2026 through share repurchases and common stock dividends. Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding declined to 646.9 million from 675.0 million, consistent with the impact of repurchases. Book value per share increased 8% to $38.59, while adjusted book value per share increased 3% to $57.71. The release does not provide separate dollar amounts for repurchases and dividends in this section.
Key facts
- Year to date, there were share repurchases of approximately $1.7 billion, including approximately $225 million of share repurchases in July 2026 source
- There were share repurchases of approximately $700 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 source
- Returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and common stock dividends in 2Q 2026 source
- Common stock dividends of approximately $400 million were paid for the three months ended June 30, 2026 source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | — | Year to date, there were share repurchases of approximately $1.7 billion, including approximately $225 million of share repurchases in… |