17. Earnings Per Common Share The following table presents the weighted average shares, basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | | | | | | (In millions, except per share data) | Weighted Average Shares: | | | | | | | | | Weighted average common stock outstanding - basic | | | | | | 652.0 | | | 682.3 | | Incremental common shares from assumed exercise or issuance of stock-based awards | | | | | | 3.7 | | | 4.7 | | Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted | | | | | | 655.7 | | | 687.0 | | Net Income (Loss): | | | | | | | | | Net income (loss) | | | | | | $ | 1,162 | | | $ | 950 | | Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests | | | | | | (23) | | | 5 | | | Less: Preferred stock dividends | | | | | | 45 | | | 66 | | | | | | | | | | | | Net income (loss) available to MetLife, Inc.’s common shareholders | | | | | | $ | 1,140 | | | $ | 879 | | Basic | | | | | | $ | 1.75 | | | $ | 1.29 | | Diluted | | | | | | $ | 1.74 | | | $ | 1.28 | |
|