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Brighthouse Financial (BHF)
NASDAQ:BHF
BHF Stock Chart & Stats
$63.70
-$0.72(-1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$63.70
-$0.72(-1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.07 - $66.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.20K
Average Volume (3M)693.95K
Market Cap
$3.64B
Enterprise Value$187.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$88.14B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.3
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Feb 23, 2026EPS Estimate
5.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.54
Shares Outstanding57,184,097
10 Day Avg. Volume530,129
30 Day Avg. Volume693,947
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.78
P/FCF Ratio-11.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.00Price Target Upside5.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition OfferAcquisition by Aquarian at seventy dollars per share provides a definitive cash exit price for shareholders and removes uncertainty about the company's standalone valuation.
Financing CertaintyCommitted financing for the transaction reduces the risk of funding shortfalls and avoids adding incremental debt to the insurance businesses, supporting deal completion prospects.
Management And OperationsBrighthouse's planned operation as a standalone entity within the acquirer's portfolio with the current CEO retained supports management continuity and smoother operational transition.
Bears Say
Earnings Impact From Capital ActionsRemoval of planned share repurchases led to lower EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027, indicating reduced earnings accretion that could temper investor enthusiasm.
Relative Investor PreferenceAnalyst preference for other covered stocks with stronger intermediate-term upside suggests capital may rotate away from this name, weighing on demand for the shares.
Valuation CeilingAnalyst downgrade to Market Perform reflects limited upside beyond the announced deal price and signals potential valuation constraints for the stock.
Brighthouse Financial News
BHF FAQ
What was Brighthouse Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Brighthouse Financial lowest stock price was $42.07 and its highest was $66.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Brighthouse Financial’s market cap?
Brighthouse Financial’s market cap is $3.64B.
When is Brighthouse Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Brighthouse Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Brighthouse Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Brighthouse Financial released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2025. The company reported $4.54 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.016 by -$0.476.
Is Brighthouse Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Brighthouse Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Brighthouse Financial pay dividends?
Brighthouse Financial does not currently pay dividends.
What is Brighthouse Financial’s EPS estimate?
Brighthouse Financial’s EPS estimate is 5.22.
How many shares outstanding does Brighthouse Financial have?
Brighthouse Financial has 57,184,097 shares outstanding.
What happened to Brighthouse Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Brighthouse Financial reported an EPS of $4.54 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $5.016. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.748%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Brighthouse Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BHF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Brighthouse Financial Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$67.00 (5.18% Upside)
$67.00 (5.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
BHF Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Brighthouse Financial
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. 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. The Life segment provides term, universal, whole, and variable life policies for policyholders' needs for financial security and protected wealth transfer. The Run-off segment manages structured settlements, pension risk transfer contracts, certain company-owned life insurance policies, funding agreements, and universal life with secondary guarantees. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
BHF Revenue Breakdown
118.48% Annuities
39.91% Run-off
29.85% Life
BHF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$67.00
▲(5.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.07% Insiders
19.55% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
50.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors