Earnings Per Common Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

14. Earnings Per Common Share

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

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	873.3		908.8		879.3		911.5
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	6.4		4.3		6.5		5.0
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	879.7		913.1		885.8		916.5
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	3,412	$	150	$	3,775	$	4,551
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	5		5		10		8
Less: Preferred stock dividends	35		77		103		109
Preferred stock redemption premium	6		—		6		—
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	3,366	$	68	$	3,656	$	4,434
Basic	$	3.85	$	0.07	$	4.16	$	4.86
Diluted	$	3.83	$	0.07	$	4.13	$	4.84