Earnings Per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

13. 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 March 31,
	2022		2021
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	823.8		885.4
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	6.7		6.7
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	830.5		892.1
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	674	$	363
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	5		5
Less: Preferred stock dividends	63		68
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	606	$	290
Basic	$	0.74	$	0.33
Diluted	$	0.73	$	0.33