If you'd invested in MetLife (MET): performance and returns
Looking for MetLife's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would MetLife have returned?
This calculator shows how much MetLife stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in MetLife
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,033 | +3% |
| 3 years ago | $1,169 | +17% |
| 5 years ago | $1,802 | +80% |
| 10 years ago | $1,969 | +97% |
| since inception (2000) | $4,631 | +363% |
Return by year (MetLife)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +7% | $1,072 (+7%) |
| 2025 | -4% | $1,033 (+3%) |
| 2024 | +24% | $1,279 (+28%) |
| 2023 | -9% | $1,169 (+17%) |
| 2022 | +16% | $1,354 (+35%) |
| 2021 | +33% | $1,802 (+80%) |
| 2020 | -8% | $1,660 (+66%) |
| 2019 | +24% | $2,061 (+106%) |
| 2018 | -19% | $1,673 (+67%) |
| 2017 | +5% | $1,762 (+76%) |
| 2016 | +12% | $1,969 (+97%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MET return?
$1,000 invested in MetLife 10 years ago would be worth $1,969 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MET's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+33%). Worst year: 2018 (-19%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MET since inception be worth?
Since 2000, $1,000 would have become $4,631 (+363%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do MetLife's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If MetLife pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is MetLife's average annual return (ROI)?
MetLife's return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.