MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) reported fourth quarter operating earnings per share of $1.31, modestly ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 and $1.18 recorded in the year-ago quarter. Operating earnings escalated 17% year over year to $1.4 billion.
During the reported quarter, operating earnings per share were adversely affected by net investment losses of 52 cents and other adjustments of 48 cents. These were partially offset by net derivative gains of 55 cents per share, tax benefit of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards