MetLife (MET) Q1 Premium Growth of 10% Signals Strong Momentum

MetLife (MET) reported a 10% growth in core premiums and fees for Q1, with substantial contributions from Asia at 22%, Latin America at 20%, and US Group Benefits at 15%. The company anticipates nearly 25% EPS growth from $9.94 in FY2026 to $12.40 in FY2028, supported by $1.2 billion in share buybacks. With a current average ROE of 17.2%, MetLife is achieving strong returns within its targeted range of 15–17%. Market analysts suggest a call spread risk reversal to leverage potential upside while mitigating risk after recent stock gains.