SCHEDULE: Vanguard Amends MetLife Stake to 9.73%
Beneficial Ownership Report (Schedule 13G)
The Vanguard Group updated its beneficial ownership in MetLife Inc., reporting a 9.73% stake as of September 30, 2025.
Summary
- The Vanguard Group, an investment adviser, filed an Amendment No. 9 to its Schedule 13G for MetLife Inc.
- As of September 30, 2025, Vanguard beneficially owns an aggregate of 64,749,341 shares of MetLife Inc. common stock.
- This ownership represents 9.73% of MetLife Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
- Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over 59,193,894 shares and shared dispositive power over 5,555,447 shares.
- Vanguard holds shared voting power over 3,353,980 shares and no sole voting power.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing the control of MetLife Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure by a large institutional investor, providing factual data without expressing sentiment on the issuer's performance or outlook.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
A Schedule 13G filing indicates a significant passive investment by an institutional investor, such as The Vanguard Group, in a publicly traded company like MetLife Inc. This type of filing is common for large asset managers who hold substantial stakes across numerous companies for their clients, reflecting their role in the broader financial markets as passive holders.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a major institutional holder's stake, which can influence market perception of stability and institutional confidence.
- Management: Awareness of a significant passive shareholder, though Vanguard explicitly states no intent to influence control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement |
| 2025-10-31 | Signature date of the filing by The Vanguard Group |
Keywords
MetLife Inc, Vanguard Group, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, Investment Adviser
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