METLIFE INC 8-K

What Happened
MetLife, Inc. (filed 8-K on 2026-04-07, Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure) announced preliminary, unaudited results for variable investment income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Management estimates variable investment income of approximately $475 million to $525 million (pre-tax). The company noted its full-year 2026 guidance for variable investment income is approximately $1.6 billion (pre-tax). MetLife plans to release its full quarterly earnings and financial supplement on May 6, 2026.

Key Details

• Preliminary estimate for Q1 2026 variable investment income: $475M–$525M (pre-tax).
• Full-year 2026 guidance for variable investment income: ~ $1.6B (pre-tax).
• Variable investment income includes private equity, real estate and other funds, and prepayment fees.
• Results are estimated and unaudited; financial close procedures are not complete and actual results could be materially different. The company cautioned these are forward-looking estimates.

Why It Matters
Variable investment income is a component of MetLife’s quarterly results that can meaningfully affect reported earnings. This preliminary Q1 figure represents a notable portion of the company’s $1.6B 2026 guidance, but investors should treat it as provisional until MetLife publishes its audited quarterly results and supplement on May 6, 2026. The filing also reiterates standard forward-looking disclaimers that actual outcomes may differ.