MetLife Beats on Profit, Approves $3 Billion Share Buyback

The MetLife Building in New York.

Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg
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MetLife Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts’ expectations for the first quarter.

The biggest US life insurer reported earnings per share of $1.83, according to a statementBloomberg Terminal Wednesday, higher than the consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The company also authorizedBloomberg Terminal $3 billion in share buybacks.