---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001099219-26-000055"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MET"
cik: "0001099219"
company_name: "METLIFE INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-24T20:06:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-24T20:07:11.264348+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MetLife sees Q3 variable investment income at least $600M pre-tax, above quarterly average

## Summary
- Q3 2026 variable investment income estimated at least $600M pre-tax; full-year guidance stays ~$1.6B pre-tax.
- Quarterly average implied by guidance is ~$400M, so $600M is 50% above that pace.
- Components include private equity, real estate, other funds, and prepayment fees.
- Preliminary, unaudited; actual results could differ; Q3 earnings due November 4, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001099219-26-000055
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MET
- cik: 0001099219
- company_name: METLIFE INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-24T20:06:25+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000109921926000055/0001099219-26-000055-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000109921926000055/met-20260924.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001099219-26-000055.txt

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