Earnings Per Common Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

17. Earnings Per Common ShareThe 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,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	765.9		809.7		770.6		816.7
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	3.7		4.8		4.8		5.8
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	769.6		814.5		775.4		822.5
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	408	$	915	$	493	$	2,554
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	6		5		11		10
Less: Preferred stock dividends	32		29		98		92
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	370	$	881	$	384	$	2,452
Basic	$	0.48	$	1.09	$	0.50	$	3.00
Diluted	$	0.48	$	1.08	$	0.50	$	2.98