Investing.com - MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
MetLife announced earnings per share of $2.2 on revenue of $16.71B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.53 on revenue of $16.03B.
MetLife shares are up 39.3% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $65.40 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 10.98% from the start of the year.
MetLife follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
MetLife's report follows an earnings beat by Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday, who reported EPS of $4571.96 on revenue of $67.48B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3818.2 on revenue of $63.41B.
JPMorgan had beat expectations on April 14 with first quarter EPS of $4.5 on revenue of $33.12B, compared to forecast for EPS of $3.1 on revenue of $30.49B.
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