MetLife: A Great Time To Buy The Preferred Stock
MetLife's preferred shares are yielding over 6% due to price declines driven by rising interest rates, presenting an attractive opportunity for long-term investors. The company's strong balance sheet and low dividend payout ratio on preferred shares support the reliability of distributions. The Series F preferred stock (MET.PR.F) trades around $19.25, offering a 6.15% yield with minimal risk to dividend continuity. Additionally, MetLife's common stock may offer further upside given projected earnings growth and return on equity targets.
- ▪MetLife preferred shares yield over 6%, with Series F (MET.PR.F) trading at approximately $19.25 for a 6.15% yield.
- ▪Preferred dividend payments are well covered, representing less than 4% of adjusted earnings and expected to decline to around 3% as earnings grow.
- ▪Rising interest rates have pressured preferred stock prices, creating buying opportunities for long-term income investors.
- ▪MetLife projects double-digit adjusted EPS growth and a 15–17% return on equity, supporting strength in both common and preferred shares.
- ▪The author holds a long position in MET.PR.F and may initiate a position in MetLife's common stock soon.
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