MetLife Company Growth, Stability & Outlook

Updated on September 28, 2026

MetLife's Candidate Tradeoffs

If you’re weighing whether MetLife is the right fit, these are the core tradeoffs to consider.

  • MetLife places greater emphasis on steady, resilient growth and measured risk-taking than on frequent strategic pivots and bold experimental bets.

MetLife Employee Reviews

Having a career in application development at a financial services company offers stability and technical growth opportunities. As a developer, I also feel aligned with our purpose to provide solutions that care for millions of people.

Full Stack Software Engineer
Full Stack Software Engineer

I’m getting better as a professional because I get to apply these technologies in an innovative way that better serves our customers, all while collaborating with colleagues from all over the world. We have so much to learn from one another,

Head of Data and Analytics
Head of Data and Analytics

The company, just like it always had, supported my aspirations. Looking back, my comfort zone was long in technology and application development, and when I wanted to grow, I sought opportunities to lean into my expertise while adding new skills that pushed me out of my comfort zone.

Vice President, Head of US Group Disability Technology
Vice President, Head of US Group Disability Technology

The beauty of MetLife is the diversity of roles and the inclusiveness of opportunities. The company has allowed me to have a job when I needed it and a career when I was ready for it. I hold that dearly and share it with those interested in coming here because I find that opportunity at an employer to be hard to find.

Vice President, Head of US Group Disability Technology
Vice President, Head of US Group Disability Technology

What People Are Saying About MetLife

  • Strong Revenue Growth: Premiums, fees and other revenues increased 10% in 2025 to $57.6B, then rose 5% in Q1 2026 and 7% in Q2 2026. Adjusted PFOs excluding pension risk transfers were up about 5% in Q2 2026, with growth reported across every operating segment.
  • Profitability: Adjusted EPS increased 10% in 2025, while adjusted earnings grew 18% in Q1 2026 and 15% in Q2 2026, indicating earnings outpacing revenue growth. The company also reported mid‑teens adjusted ROE in 2026.
  • Healthy Cash Flow: The company produced nearly $5 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and returned about $4.4 billion to shareholders. A new $3 billion repurchase authorization alongside ongoing dividends underscores continued cash generation and capital strength.