Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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 September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	699.3		751.4		710.9		764.1
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	4.4		4.1		4.6		4.6
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	703.7		755.5		715.5		768.7
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	1,341	$	495	$	3,169	$	988
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)		6		14		17
Less: Preferred stock dividends	67		67		168		165
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	1,275	$	422	$	2,987	$	806
Basic	$	1.82	$	0.56	$	4.20	$	1.05
Diluted	$	1.81	$	0.56	$	4.17	$	1.05