Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	710.5		765.9		716.8		770.6
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	4.2		3.7		4.7		4.8
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	714.7		769.6		721.5		775.4
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	953	$	408	$	1,828	$	493
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	7		6		15		11
Less: Preferred stock dividends	34		32		101		98
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	912	$	370	$	1,712	$	384
Basic	$	1.28	$	0.48	$	2.39	$	0.50
Diluted	$	1.28	$	0.48	$	2.37	$	0.50