01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) issued a news release on March 5, 2026, confirming its previously announced declaration of a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.31501229a per share on its floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A (NYSE: MET PRA), which carries a $25 per share liquidation preference.
This filing is a routine confirmatory disclosure under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and does not contain new financial results, guidance, or strategic announcements. The dividend is payable March 16, 2026, to holders of record as of Friday, February 27, 2026, because the nominal record date of Sunday, March 1, 2026 fell on a non-business day. The NYSE has not yet set an ex-dividend date for the preferred shares and will do so following this confirmation.
Investors holding the preferred should note that the record-date timing means the ex-dividend date will likely align with the record date, so purchases on or after that date may not entitle buyers to the payment. For equity and fixed-income investors, the filing is primarily informational.
The per-share amount reflects a floating rate structure, so the payout will adjust periodically with the reference rate specified in the preferred stock terms. The filing contains no changes to MetLife's common dividend, capital position, or operating outlook.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Confirmed first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.31501229 per share on the Series A floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock (NYSE: MET PRA)
- Dividend payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Friday, February 27, 2026
- Record date of Sunday, March 1, 2026 fell on a non-business day, so the effective record date moved to February 27
- NYSE has not yet set an ex-dividend date; it will be established following this confirmatory announcement
- Preferred stock has a $25 per share liquidation preference and is non-cumulative, so missed dividends do not accrue
- Filing is an Item 8.01 Other Events disclosure with no new financial results, guidance, or strategic changes
- No indication in this filing of changes to MetLife's common stock dividend or overall financial condition
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the MetLife Series A preferred stock dividend for Q1 2026?
The dividend is $0.31501229 per share, paid on the floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, which has a $25 per share liquidation preference.
When will the dividend be paid and who is eligible to receive it?
The dividend is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Friday, February 27, 2026. The original March 1 record date fell on a Sunday, which moved the effective record date to the prior business day.
Why did MetLife issue this announcement if the dividend was already declared?
The news release confirms the previously declared dividend and serves as the trigger for the NYSE to set an ex-dividend date for the preferred shares. It does not represent a new declaration or a change in terms.
Does this filing affect MetLife's common stock or overall financial outlook?
No. The filing addresses only the Series A preferred dividend and contains no new financial results, guidance, or information about the common stock dividend or company performance.
Is the preferred dividend guaranteed each period?
Not necessarily. Because the stock is non-cumulative, dividends are payable only when declared by the board, and any skipped dividend does not accumulate for later payment.
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