MetLife Inc. (MET) is preparing to release its third-quarter financial results on November 4, 2026, following the close of US markets, with an earnings call scheduled for November 5. The company's stock was trading at EUR 89.95 on October 27, 2026, reflecting a market capitalization of USD 63.6 billion as of late October. This upcoming report is poised to test whether the strong operating trends observed in the second quarter have continued into the third. MetLife reported adjusted earnings of USD 1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 15% year-over-year increase. Adjusted earnings per share rose 20% to USD 2.43, while GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 6% to USD 1.09. The company demonstrated robust capital returns in the second quarter, distributing more than USD 1.1 billion through repurchases and common stock dividends, alongside an adjusted return on equity of 17.00%. Analyst sentiment remains positive with several major firms raising their price targets recently. TD Cowen increased its target from USD 110 to USD 114 on October 21, maintaining a Buy rating, while JPMorgan raised its target from USD 108 to USD 110 on October 15. The November results will be critical for investors to assess the sustainability of these earnings beats and the quality of underlying underwriting performance.