MET (MetLife) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,680 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MET MetLife Inc MET
76 GF Score
Price $84.60
GF Value $89.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MetLife Cash Flow for Dividends?

MetLife MET -3.90% 76 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,680 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MET with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

MetLife's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-417 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,680 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

MetLife's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-444 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-406 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-406 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-417 Mil).

MetLife's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 ($-1,764 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,727 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-1,727 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,703 Mil).

MetLife Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

MetLife Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetLife's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

MetLife Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

MetLife Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,842.00 -1,783.00 -1,764.00 -1,727.00 -1,703.00

MetLife Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -440.00 -413.00 -444.00 -406.00 -417.00
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MetLife Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,680 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,680 Mil mean?
MetLife (MET) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,680 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for MetLife and its competitors.
Is MetLife's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
MetLife's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,680 Mil. Overall, MetLife has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetLife's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to AFL and PRU?
MetLife's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,680 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Insurance company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for MetLife and its competitors. MetLife's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,680 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetLife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetLife (MET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.60, compared to a current price of $84.60 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,680 Mil. MetLife's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (MET), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,680 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MetLife (MET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetLife stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $84.60 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.60. GuruFocus considers MetLife to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MET:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,680 Mil
  • GF Value™: $89.60 vs. price of $84.60 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MetLife Business Description

Address 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10166-0188
MetLife is one of the largest life insurers in the US by assets and provides a variety of life insurance and annuity products. It is organized into six segments: Group Benefits, Retirement and Income Solutions, Asia, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), and MetLife Holdings (products in run-off). Group Benefits and RIS are US-based, contributing to around 48% of the firm's 2024 adjusted earnings. The Asia segment contributes around 25% of earnings, mainly tied to Japan. The company also holds leading market positions in Mexico and Chile, with the Latin America segment contributing around 13% of 2024 earnings. The EMEA and MetLife Holdings segments contributed around 4% and 10% of 2024 earnings, respectively.
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