Earnings Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

23. 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,
	2023		2022		2021
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	757.7		803.2		862.7
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	4.6		5.7		6.7
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	762.3		808.9		869.4
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	1,602	$	5,302	$	6,876
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	24		18		21
Less: Preferred stock dividends	198		185		195
Preferred stock redemption premium	—		—		6
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	1,380	$	5,099	$	6,654
Basic	$	1.82	$	6.35	$	7.71
Diluted	$	1.81	$	6.30	$	7.65