Investing.com - MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
MetLife announced earnings per share of $2.08 on revenue of $17.72B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.65 on revenue of $16.81B.
MetLife shares are up 9.31% from the beginning of the year, still down 6.65% from its 52 week high of $73.18 set on April 21. They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 9.78% from the start of the year.
MetLife shares gained 1.89% in after-hours trade following the report.
MetLife follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
MetLife's report follows an earnings beat by Berkshire Hathaway A on Monday, who reported EPS of $4774.01 on revenue of $70.81B, compared to forecasts EPS of $4,309.9 on revenue of $70.19B.
JPMorgan had missed expectations on April 13 with first quarter EPS of $2.63 on revenue of $30.72B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.7 on revenue of $30.66B.
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