Earnings Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

20. Earnings Per Common Share

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

	Years Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2020
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	803.2		862.7		907.8
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	5.7		6.7		5.4
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	808.9		869.4		913.2
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	2,558	$	6,575	$	5,418
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	19		21		11
Less: Preferred stock dividends	185		195		202
Preferred stock redemption premium	—		6		14
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	2,354	$	6,353	$	5,191
Basic	$	2.93	$	7.36	$	5.72
Diluted	$	2.91	$	7.31	$	5.68