Earnings Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

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,
	2024		2023		2022
	(In millions, except per share data)
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic	706.4		757.7		803.2
Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards	4.7		4.6		5.7
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted	711.1		762.3		808.9
Net Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	4,444	$	1,602	$	5,302
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	18		24		18
Less: Preferred stock dividends	200		198		185
Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	4,226	$	1,380	$	5,099
Basic	$	5.98	$	1.82	$	6.35
Diluted	$	5.94	$	1.81	$	6.30