Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Stock Overview
Provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$64.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$66.33 |
| 52 Week Low | US$42.07 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.17% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.42% |
| 1 Year Change | 20.00% |
| 3 Year Change | 31.95% |
| 5 Year Change | 46.54% |
| Change since IPO | 3.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 15
BHF: Regulatory Risks Around Aquarian Deal Will Likely Limit Future Upside
Analysts now hold their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial steady at $55.00 while adjusting key model inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in response to recent research, including a Market Perform re-initiation. This helps explain the refined price target rationale without a headline change in the target itself.Seeking Alpha • Jun 13
Brighthouse Financial: Deal Discount Is Attractive (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Brighthouse Financial is an attractive M&A play, trading over 10% below its $70 agreed buyout price by Aquarian Capital. Deal closure risk centers on external financing and regulatory approval, but a $226 million breakup fee offers downside protection. BHF's conservative $127B portfolio and strong liquidity support resilience; a failed deal could trigger a $500M buyback, cushioning valuation. I now rate BHF a 'buy,' with a 90% deal-closing probability and an annualized return near 20%, offering uncorrelated upside in an expensive market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 01
BHF: Market Perform Reinitiation Will Support Path Toward US$70 Fair Value
Analysts have kept Brighthouse Financial's fair value estimate steady at $70.00 while fine tuning assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This aligns with recent Street research that re-initiated the stock at Market Perform.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 15
BHF: Regulatory Risks Around Aquarian Deal Will Likely Limit Future Upside
Analysts now hold their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial steady at $55.00 while adjusting key model inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in response to recent research, including a Market Perform re-initiation. This helps explain the refined price target rationale without a headline change in the target itself.Seeking Alpha • Jun 13
Brighthouse Financial: Deal Discount Is Attractive (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Brighthouse Financial is an attractive M&A play, trading over 10% below its $70 agreed buyout price by Aquarian Capital. Deal closure risk centers on external financing and regulatory approval, but a $226 million breakup fee offers downside protection. BHF's conservative $127B portfolio and strong liquidity support resilience; a failed deal could trigger a $500M buyback, cushioning valuation. I now rate BHF a 'buy,' with a 90% deal-closing probability and an annualized return near 20%, offering uncorrelated upside in an expensive market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 01
BHF: Market Perform Reinitiation Will Support Path Toward US$70 Fair Value
Analysts have kept Brighthouse Financial's fair value estimate steady at $70.00 while fine tuning assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This aligns with recent Street research that re-initiated the stock at Market Perform.Narrative Update • May 07
BHF: Aquarian Go Private Deal Outcome Will Drive Next Upside Step
Analysts kept their $70.00 price target on Brighthouse Financial steady, making only modest adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, following recent Street research that re-initiated coverage at a neutral stance. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the reaffirmed US$70 price target as a signal that recent research supports the current valuation framework, even after fine tuning inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and assumed future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 20
BHF: Market Perform Stance Will Likely Cap Upside Before Take Private
Analysts keep their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial steady at $55.00. They cite recent Market Perform research that points to only modest tweaks in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions rather than a material shift in the investment case.Narrative Update • Apr 06
BHF: Aquarian Go Private Outcome Will Drive Next Leg Of Upside
Narrative Update: Brighthouse Financial Analysts have adjusted their outlook on Brighthouse Financial, trimming the implied forward P/E in their models and revisiting assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin. Street research, including a downgrade to Equal Weight with an unchanged $65 price target and a Market Perform re-initiation, reflects a view that the Aquarian transaction and the possibility of the company going private are already well reflected in the current valuation and price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 23
BHF: Aquarian Take Private Path Will Likely Keep Risk Return Balanced
Analysts have trimmed their outlook for Brighthouse Financial, with the consensus price target moving from $65 to $55. They see the Aquarian deal as already reflected in the valuation and now expect a more measured risk and return profile following the downgrade to Equal Weight.
Narrative Update • Mar 09
BHF: Aquarian Take-Private And Sector Headwinds Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Narrative Update on Brighthouse Financial The analyst price target for Brighthouse Financial has been reaffirmed at $65, as analysts view the Aquarian deal as already reflected in the valuation and expect the transaction to proceed with Brighthouse ultimately being taken private. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Brighthouse Financial centers on how fully the Aquarian transaction is reflected in the current share price, as well as broader themes like capital strength, cash generation, and sector consolidation.Narrative Update • Mar 09
BHF: Aquarian Take Private Scenario Will Anchor Upside Case
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial from $72.00 to $70.00, citing updated assumptions on growth, margins, and discount rates, as well as a more neutral stance following recent views that the pending Aquarian transaction and a potential take private outcome are already reflected in the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary has shifted to a more balanced stance on Brighthouse Financial, with some prior optimism now tempered by the view that key corporate events are already captured in the current share price.Narrative Update • Feb 22
BHF: Aquarian Take-Private Scenario Will Likely Cap Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have kept their $65 price target for Brighthouse Financial unchanged, citing that the expected Aquarian transaction and updated assumptions around higher projected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E are already reflected in the valuation. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are taking a more cautious stance on Brighthouse Financial, even with the Aquarian transaction and a US$65 price target already on the table.Narrative Update • Feb 08
BHF: Aquarian Takeout And Sector Headwinds Will Shape 2026 Risk Reward
Analysts held their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial steady at $65.50, noting that recent price target actions and downgrades reflect a view that the announced Aquarian takeout at $70 per share and the expected completion of that transaction are already well reflected in the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests that most of the value from the proposed Aquarian acquisition is already reflected in Brighthouse Financial's share price, with analysts focusing less on near term upside and more on deal completion and relative opportunity versus other names.Narrative Update • Jan 25
BHF: Take Private Spread And Sector Headwinds Will Shape 2026 Returns
Analysts have nudged their 12 month price target for Brighthouse Financial slightly higher to about US$65.50. This reflects a balanced view that incorporates the Aquarian take private deal, more neutral ratings, and only modest tweaks to long term growth, margin, and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 11
BHF: Aquarian Take Private Terms And Sector Headwinds Will Shape Returns
Narrative Update Opening Analysts have kept their price target for Brighthouse Financial steady at $65.50, with the unchanged valuation reflecting expectations that the Aquarian take private deal and recent rating shifts to more neutral stances already capture the key risks and potential rewards in the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Brighthouse Financial cluster around the Aquarian acquisition at $70 per share, with several firms resetting ratings closer to neutral as they see the deal terms and current trading levels already reflecting much of the expected outcome.Narrative Update • Dec 24
BHF: Deal-Dependent Upside Will Likely Offer Limited Future Return Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial to $55 from $42 as they factor in the proposed $70 per share takeout, a lower perceived risk profile reflected in a reduced discount rate, and somewhat more modest long term growth and profitability assumptions alongside higher expected exit multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced, and in some cases cautious, stance on Brighthouse Financial following the announced acquisition, with several bearish analysts highlighting limited upside to the agreed takeout valuation and execution risk around the closing of the deal.Narrative Update • Dec 10
BHF: Aquarian Buyout Price And Deal Execution Will Shape Future Return Profile
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Brighthouse Financial by about $1 to roughly $66 per share, reflecting the stock's limited upside following the agreed $70 per share acquisition by Aquarian and the view that other names now offer more attractive intermediate term return potential, despite supportive earnings and claims trends. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Aquarian buyout announcement reflects a more balanced stance on Brighthouse Financial, with most commentary emphasizing limited upside to the agreed transaction price and the shift in focus toward execution through closing rather than long term standalone growth.Narrative Update • Nov 26
BHF: Takeover Agreement And Acquisition Uncertainties Will Define Returns Ahead
Brighthouse Financial’s analyst price target has been raised from approximately $60.89 to $66.14 per share. Analysts cite expectations for stronger revenue growth and lower discount rates, following recent takeover activity and market reassessment.Narrative Update • Nov 07
BHF: Acquisition Agreement And Earnings Tailwinds Will Shape Risk And Opportunity
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Brighthouse Financial from $56.22 to $60.89 per share. This change reflects improved acquisition prospects and anticipated earnings tailwinds.Narrative Update • Aug 15
Aging Population And Digital Transformation Will Expand Market Opportunities
Analysts have reduced EPS estimates for Brighthouse Financial amid sector-wide headwinds and declining variable investment income, but ongoing buyout interest and potential acquisition premiums provide support, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $56.22. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite continued fee and spread headwinds and have reduced EPS estimates for Brighthouse Financial and the broader life insurance sector.New Narrative • May 26
US Aging Demographics Will Boost Annuity Demand
Strong demand for retirement solutions and product innovation are driving revenue growth, sales volume, and market competitiveness for Brighthouse.Seeking Alpha • Mar 01
Brighthouse Financial: Capital Challenges Limit Upside (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Shares of Brighthouse Financial surged on M&A rumors but pulled back due to mixed results and unclear strategic direction; I recommend selling shares. Private equity interest in BHF is uncertain due to its complex annuity portfolio and capital constraints, and the best case is likely a minority stake sale. BHF's capital generation issues and statutory earnings power are concerning, with limited prospects for meaningful dividends to the holding company until 2027. Despite solid non-GAAP earnings, the company's underwhelming capital generation and complex financial maneuvers make shares unattractive; I prefer stocks with higher capital return yields like Jackson. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 14
Brighthouse Financial: Capital Generation Remains Concerning
Summary Brighthouse Financial has had a disappointing performance, gaining 12% but underperforming the market, with volatile shares due to mixed quarterly results. BHF's capital generation remains problematic, constraining potential returns. Management is addressing issues, but uncertainty persists, impacting profitability and growth. The company is considering reinsurance to improve its capital ratio, trading off short-term profitability for capital strength. Despite buybacks reducing share count by 7.6%, BHF's capital return capacity is less attractive compared to peers like Jackson and Equitable. I maintain a "hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 08
Brighthouse: Weak Capital Limits Upside (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Brighthouse Financial stock has underperformed compared to competitors like Jackson Financial and Equitable, losing 19% in the past year after a series of weak results. Brighthouse reported disappointing Q2 results, with a significant loss on a statutory basis, leaving it with too little capital. The company's cash flow will be constrained due to lower capital, impacting its ability to sell new products and return capital to shareholders. With better alternatives elsewhere, investors should avoid BHF, even as strong holdco liquidity may limit downside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 10
Brighthouse: A Weak Q1, But Headwinds Are Reflected In Valuation
Summary Brighthouse Financial shares plunged 10% after disappointing quarterly results, leaving them only marginally up from a year ago. The company reported a profit from an adjusted loss by excluding actuarial adjustments, but investors are concerned about the reinsurance rate increase. Despite strong sales momentum, capital consumption from SHIELD growth is a challenge for the company. Even with lessened free cash flow, shares are relatively cheap and buybacks will continue to be meaningful. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 15
Brighthouse: Positioned For 2024 Capital Improvement
Summary Brighthouse Financial shares have underperformed this past year due to capital performance and business complexity. The company reported adjusted earnings of $4.18 per share in Q3, up 3% from last year. Concerns about capital performance have weighed on the share price, but improvements are expected in 2024 given a reinsurance transaction and market movements. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 10
Earnings Miss: Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Missed EPS And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
As you might know, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BHF ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Things were...Shareholder Returns
| BHF | US Insurance | US Market | |
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| 7D | 1.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| 1Y | 20.0% | 3.8% | 18.6% |
Return vs Industry: BHF exceeded the US Insurance industry which returned 3.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BHF exceeded the US Market which returned 18.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BHF volatility | |
|---|---|
| BHF Average Weekly Movement | 1.2% |
| Insurance Industry Average Movement | 4.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BHF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BHF's weekly volatility has decreased from 7% to 1% over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1863 | 1,400 | Eric Steigerwalt | www.brighthousefinancial.com |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. The company operates through Annuities, Life, and Run-off segments. The Annuities segment offers variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities for contract holders’ needs for protected wealth accumulation on a tax-deferred basis, wealth transfer, and income security.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BHF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.68b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$167.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$6.09b |
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P/S Ratio-22.0x
P/E RatioIs BHF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BHF income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$6.09b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.53b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.56b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.73b |
| Earnings | -US$167.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.91 |
| Gross Margin | 25.58% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.74% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 176.3% |
How did BHF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 06:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Tracy Dolin-Benguigui | Barclays |
| Taylor Scott | Barclays |