Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by MetLife, Inc. on February 17, 2026. The filing reports the declaration of dividends on various series of the company's non-cumulative preferred stock.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing details specific dividend declarations rather than comprehensive financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, or cash flow. The declared dividends are as follows:
- Series D Preferred Stock (5.875% fixed-to-floating): Semi-annual dividend of $29.375 per share ($1,000 liquidation preference).
- Series E Preferred Stock (5.625%): Quarterly dividend of $351.5625 per share ($25,000 liquidation preference), equivalent to $0.3515625 per depositary share.
- Series F Preferred Stock (4.75%): Quarterly dividend of $296.875 per share ($25,000 liquidation preference), equivalent to $0.296875 per depositary share.
- Series A Preferred Stock (Floating Rate): Quarterly dividend of $0.31501229 per share ($25 liquidation preference).
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, operating profit, total debt, or liquidity ratios.
Material Changes
This report does not disclose material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods. It solely announces the current dividend declarations.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Contingencies: The declaration of the quarterly dividend on the Series A floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock is subject to final confirmation that MetLife, Inc. has met the financial tests specified in the Series A preferred stock certificate of designations.
Management Commentary: The filing incorporates by reference a news release (Exhibit 99.1) but does not contain additional management commentary, outlook, or risk factors within the text of this specific 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the payment date and record date for the declared dividends on Series D, E, F, and A preferred stock.
- Confirm that MetLife, Inc. has satisfied the financial tests required to finalize the Series A floating rate dividend.
- Review the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy.