Investing.com - MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported on Wednesday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
MetLife announced earnings per share of $2.39 on revenue of $11.44B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.74 on revenue of $16.28B.
MetLife shares are up 39% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $65.96 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 24.07% from the start of the year.
MetLife shares gained 1.07% in after-hours trade the report.
MetLife follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
MetLife's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on October 13, who reported EPS of $3.74 on revenue of $30.44B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3 on revenue of $29.79B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on October 14 with third quarter EPS of $4.52 on revenue of $72.34B, compared to forecast for EPS of $4.42 on revenue of $71.38B.
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