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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MetLife (MET) have what it takes?

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has declared a fourth quarter 2024 common stock dividend of $0.545 per share. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 5, 2024. About MetLife MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to hel.

Drew Matus, MetLife Investment Management chief market strategist, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the markets, whether inflation returning back to 2% matters, his outlook for the economy, and more.

On September 30, 2024, MetLife Investment Management, LLC (Trades, Portfolio) made a significant move in the financial markets by acquiring 840,000 shares of CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (CHI, Financial). This transaction marked a new holding for the firm, purchased at a price of $11.64 per share.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it will hold its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 9-10 a.m. (ET). The call will follow MetLife's issuance of its third quarter 2024 earnings news release and Third Quarter 2024 Financial Supplement on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the market closes. The news release and Third Quarter 2024 Financial Supplement will also be available on the MetLife Investor Relations webpa.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MetLife (MET) have what it takes?

MetLife's strong financial performance, with a 17.5% increase in adjusted EPS and a 15.2% rise in book value, makes it an attractive investment. Despite comparable performance to Aflac, MetLife's lower valuation offers better value for shareholders. MetLife's growing dividend yield and robust share buyback program enhance shareholder value, with ample cash reserves supporting future buybacks.

Here is how MetLife (MET) and Popular (BPOP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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MET remains well-poised for growth, attributed to strength in the EMEA segment, divestiture of underperforming businesses and a commendable financial stand.