Brighthouse Financial (BHF)
NASDAQ:BHF
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BHF Stock Chart & Stats
$62.22
-$0.72(-1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.22
-$0.72(-1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.07 - $66.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume54.20K
Average Volume (3M)521.46K
Market Cap
$3.62B
Enterprise Value$1.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$87.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
4.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.78
Shares Outstanding57,445,786
10 Day Avg. Volume506,476
30 Day Avg. Volume521,460
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.36
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.60
P/FCF Ratio-36.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-306.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.00Price Target Upside7.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)19.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.60B
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 $3.62B.
When is Brighthouse Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Brighthouse Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Brighthouse Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Brighthouse Financial released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $4.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.565 by -$0.215.
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 4.75.
How many shares outstanding does Brighthouse Financial have?
Brighthouse Financial has 57,445,786 shares outstanding.
What happened to Brighthouse Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Brighthouse Financial reported an EPS of $4.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.565. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.422%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$67.00 (7.68% Upside)
$67.00 (7.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BHF Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Brighthouse Financial
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. is a financial services firm specializing in annuity and life insurance offerings across the United States. Its operations are organized into three distinct business units: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. The Annuities division delivers a range of annuity products, including variable, fixed, index-linked, and income options. These are designed to help clients achieve secure, tax-advantaged wealth growth, facilitate wealth transfer, and ensure stable income streams. The Life segment issues various life insurance policies such as term, universal, whole, and variable life, catering to policyholders' desires for financial protection and efficient wealth succession. Lastly, the Run-off segment is responsible for managing a portfolio of legacy products, which encompasses structured settlements, pension risk transfer agreements, specific company-owned life insurance, funding agreements, and universal life policies bolstered by secondary guarantees. Established in 2016, the company maintains its corporate headquarters 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
▲(7.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.34% Insiders
17.78% Mutual Funds
27.53% Other Institutional Investors
24.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors