Is MetLife (MET) One of the Best Insurance Stocks to Buy

MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) is one of the 11 best insurance stocks to buy right now.

On March 10, MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) stated that it had been informed of Potemkin’s unsolicited mini-tender offer to buy up to 10,000 shares of MetLife’s common stock from its existing shareholders. This represents approximately 0.002% of the total outstanding shares of MetLife as of February 12.

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The closing price of MetLife’s common stock, which was $70.77 as of March 9, is nearly 27.09% more than the price of $51.60 per share that Potemkin is offering. Since the price being offered by Potemkin is less than the current market price of MetLife’s common stock, MetLife is not supporting Potemkin’s unsolicited mini-tender offer and is advising its shareholders not to take any steps with regard to it.

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Earlier on February 25, Elyse Greenspan from Wells Fargo reduced the firm’s price target on MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) from $97 to $93, still resulting in a potential upside of almost 35% at the prevailing level. The analyst maintained an Overweight rating on the stock.

MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) is a financial services company engaged in insurance, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. It offers benefits and retirement plans, and also manages protection plans and pension risk transfers. The company also delivers savings plans and annuity products, including fixed, indexed-linked, and variable.

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