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Paul Harris, CFA
Metlife
MET-N
HOLD
Aug 04, 2016
$39.540
Stock price when the opinion was issued
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This world leader in insurance and benefits is a TOP PICK. The company just announced a deal along with PRU to assume the $16 billion pension obligation of IBM -- right up its alley. We like the value here as the company is trading under book value, just beat analyst earnings expectations, and is projected to trade 7x earnings. It has managed to increase cash reserves, while aggressively retiring debt and buying back shares. Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. We recommend placing a stop loss at $52.50, looking to achieve $77 -- upside potential of 25%. Yield 3.2% (Analysts’ price target is $77.25)
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(A Top Pick Sep 27/22, Up 27.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MET has achieved its target at $77. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position and trailing up the stop loss (from $62) to $67. If triggered, this would result in a net investment gain of 18%.
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A cheap company. A great company and pays a good dividend. They have lots of capital and don’t have to worry about things and they can buy back their shares. Lifecos are up against a very difficult environment from an investment point of view, which is going to keep the stock moving sideways for a lot longer than people think. If you have a 5-10 year view, then buying at these levels makes a lot of sense.