Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

The following table presents the weighted average shares, basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	956.5		1,035.9
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	6.8		8.5
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	963.3		1,044.4
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	1,385	$	1,257
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	4		4
Less: Preferred stock dividends	32		6
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	1,349	$	1,247
Basic	$	1.41	$	1.20
Diluted	$	1.40	$	1.19