Investing.com - MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported on Wednesday fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
MetLife announced earnings per share of $2.17 on revenue of $20.09B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.47 on revenue of $17.34B.
MetLife shares are down 5% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $68.58 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is down 7.85% from the start of the year.
MetLife shares gained 0.07% 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 January 14, who reported EPS of $3.33 on revenue of $29.26B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3.01 on revenue of $29.78B.
Bank of America had beat expectations on January 19 with fourth quarter EPS of $0.82 on revenue of $22.06B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.7652 on revenue of $22.18B.
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