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Brighthouse Financial (BHF)


Market Price (6/20/2026): $63.24 | Market Cap: $3.6 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Life & Health Insurance

Brighthouse Financial (BHF)


Market Price (6/20/2026): $63.24
Market Cap: $3.6 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Life & Health Insurance

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -2323%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Geriatric Care, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.2%, Dist 3Y High is -4.2%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -34%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.93, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -37%

Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.0%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.0%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.0%

Key risks
BHF key risks include [1] persistent challenges in generating sufficient capital and statutory earnings, Show more.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -2323%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Geriatric Care, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.2%, Dist 3Y High is -4.2%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -34%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.93, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -37%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.0%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.0%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.0%
8 Key risks
BHF key risks include [1] persistent challenges in generating sufficient capital and statutory earnings, Show more.

BHF in ETFs

Weight = BHF's share of each fund

VTI0.01%
ITOT0.01%
IWB0.01%
IJH0.10%
VB0.05%
AVUV0.50%
IJJ0.21%
MDYV0.21%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/1/2026

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) stock has gained about 5% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Confirmation of the $70 per share acquisition by Aquarian Capital provided a significant price floor and potential upside for the stock.

Shareholders approved an all-cash acquisition by an Aquarian Capital affiliate in February 2026, with the deal expected to close this year. This acquisition price of $70 per share acted as a strong price anchor, implying a potential upside of approximately 14-15% from the stock's trading levels around $60, and was viewed as a move to stabilize the company's capital structure.

2. A favorable macroeconomic environment is supporting growth in the broader life insurance sector.

Projections for 2026 and 2027 indicate that the insurance sector, particularly life insurance, is set for growth, driven by macroeconomic stability, including sustained high interest rates and disinflation. Life insurance is expected to see premium growth rates of 6.05% in 2026 and 6.23% in 2027, with higher reinvestment yields from elevated interest rates boosting net investment income for life insurers.

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Updated on 6/1/2026

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) stock has gained about 5% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Confirmation of the $70 per share acquisition by Aquarian Capital provided a significant price floor and potential upside for the stock.

Shareholders approved an all-cash acquisition by an Aquarian Capital affiliate in February 2026, with the deal expected to close this year. This acquisition price of $70 per share acted as a strong price anchor, implying a potential upside of approximately 14-15% from the stock's trading levels around $60, and was viewed as a move to stabilize the company's capital structure.

2. A favorable macroeconomic environment is supporting growth in the broader life insurance sector.

Projections for 2026 and 2027 indicate that the insurance sector, particularly life insurance, is set for growth, driven by macroeconomic stability, including sustained high interest rates and disinflation. Life insurance is expected to see premium growth rates of 6.05% in 2026 and 6.23% in 2027, with higher reinvestment yields from elevated interest rates boosting net investment income for life insurers.

3. Brighthouse Financial demonstrated a robust capital position.

As of March 31, 2026, Brighthouse Financial's estimated combined Risk-Based Capital (RBC) ratio was strong, ranging between 430% and 450%. This falls at the upper end of the company's target range of 400% to 450% under normal market conditions, signaling a healthy financial standing.

4. The company's adjusted earnings showed year-over-year improvement despite missing analyst consensus.

For the first quarter of 2026, Brighthouse Financial reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.35. Although this figure missed the consensus estimate of $4.57 per share by $0.22, it represented an improvement from the $4.17 adjusted EPS reported in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a steady operating profitability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.5% change in BHF stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266192026Change
Stock Price ($)59.9863.255.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,3915,531-13.5%
P/S Multiple0.50.722.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5757-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution5.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BHF5.5% 
Market (SPY)9.2%22.8%
Sector (XLF)4.7%28.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.5% change in BHF stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)113020256192026Change
Stock Price ($)65.5563.25-3.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,8955,531-6.2%
P/S Multiple0.60.73.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5757-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-3.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BHF-3.5% 
Market (SPY)9.9%16.1%
Sector (XLF)1.3%22.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.8% change in BHF stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256192026Change
Stock Price ($)59.8163.255.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,6895,531-17.3%
P/S Multiple0.50.725.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)58571.6%
Cumulative Contribution5.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BHF5.8% 
Market (SPY)28.1%4.9%
Sector (XLF)6.7%14.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 57.1% change in BHF stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 47.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236192026Change
Stock Price ($)40.2663.2557.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,1395,531-9.9%
P/S Multiple0.40.747.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)685718.4%
Cumulative Contribution57.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BHF57.1% 
Market (SPY)85.7%39.3%
Sector (XLF)77.0%48.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BHF Return43%-1%3%-9%35%-2%75%
Peers Return38%-10%9%32%11%-2%94%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BHF Win Rate58%33%58%33%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate65%43%57%62%58%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BHF Max Drawdown-18%-35%-34%-24%-31%-9% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-34%-33%-17%-24%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MET, PRU, CRBG, LNC, EQH.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBHFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven210 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-12.2%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven63 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven30 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-33.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven628 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven103 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-65.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven190.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven390 days140 days

Compare to MET, PRU, CRBG, LNC, EQH

In The Past

Brighthouse Financial's stock fell -24.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventBHFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven210 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-33.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven628 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven103 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-65.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven190.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven390 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven414 days105 days

Compare to MET, PRU, CRBG, LNC, EQH

In The Past

Brighthouse Financial's stock fell -24.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.2% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Brighthouse Financial (BHF)

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) is a U.S.-based financial services company that specializes in providing annuity and life insurance products. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company primarily focuses on helping individuals and families achieve long-term financial security, protected wealth accumulation, and efficient wealth transfer.

The company's main offerings are segmented into Annuities and Life insurance. The Annuities segment provides a diverse range of products, including variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities, designed to meet contract holders' needs for tax-deferred wealth accumulation, wealth transfer strategies, and reliable income security, often for retirement planning. Concurrently, the Life segment offers various life insurance policies, such as term, universal, whole, and variable life, which provide policyholders with financial protection and a means for secure wealth transfer to beneficiaries.

Beyond these active product lines, Brighthouse Financial also manages a Run-off segment. This segment is responsible for administering existing long-term financial obligations, including structured settlements, pension risk transfer contracts, and certain company-owned life insurance policies, further establishing its role in managing diverse financial commitments within the U.S. market.

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1. Essentially, it's a version of MetLife specifically for individual annuities and life insurance.

2. Similar to Prudential Financial or Lincoln Financial Group, offering annuities and life insurance products for financial planning.

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  • Annuities: Financial contracts designed for protected wealth accumulation, wealth transfer, and income security.
  • Life Insurance: Policies providing financial security and protected wealth transfer to beneficiaries.

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Brighthouse Financial (BHF) primarily sells its annuity and life insurance products to individuals. Based on the services described, their major customer categories are:

  1. Individuals planning for or in retirement: These customers utilize annuities for protected wealth accumulation on a tax-deferred basis, as well as for securing future income streams and ensuring financial stability during their retirement years.
  2. Individuals and families seeking financial protection: This category includes customers who purchase various life insurance policies (term, universal, whole, and variable life) to provide financial security for their dependents and loved ones in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
  3. Individuals focused on wealth transfer and estate planning: Customers in this category use Brighthouse Financial's products, including certain annuities and life policies, to facilitate the efficient and protected transfer of wealth to beneficiaries, often as part of a broader estate planning strategy.

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  • MetLife Investment Management, LLC (part of MetLife, Inc. MET)

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Eric Steigerwalt, President and Chief Executive Officer

Eric Steigerwalt has served as the president and chief executive officer of Brighthouse Financial since the company's launch in 2016. Prior to Brighthouse Financial, he held multiple leadership roles at MetLife, Inc. over 18 years, including executive vice president of MetLife's U.S. Retail business from 2012 to 2016. Steigerwalt also served as MetLife's interim chief financial officer from 2011 to 2012, chief financial officer for MetLife's U.S. businesses from 2009 to 2011, and MetLife's treasurer from 2007 to 2009. He began his tenure at MetLife in 1998, managing many operational aspects of MetLife's demutualization and IPO, and became the company's first head of investor relations. Before joining MetLife, Steigerwalt worked in finance at Equitable Companies and as a derivatives trader at Fossett Corporation.

Edward Spehar, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Edward (Ed) Spehar is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Brighthouse Financial, a role he assumed in August 2019 after joining in July 2019. In this role, Spehar is responsible for Brighthouse Financial's overall financial strategy, including financial planning and analysis, investor relations, accounting and reporting, treasury, actuarial, and expense management. Prior to joining Brighthouse Financial, Spehar was executive vice president and treasurer of MetLife, where he was responsible for the strategic management of financial resources. He joined MetLife in 2012 as senior vice president and head of investor relations and later served as the chief financial officer of MetLife's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) segment. Before MetLife, Spehar spent 23 years as an equity research analyst covering the life insurance industry, including 19 years as a sell-side equity research analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Myles J. Lambert, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Myles J. Lambert was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 30, 2025. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer since August 2017. In his new role, he oversees company operations while continuing to lead distribution, marketing, and corporate strategy.

John L. Rosenthal, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

As executive vice president and chief investment officer at Brighthouse Financial, John Rosenthal is responsible for the overall management of the company's investment portfolio. Prior to his current role, Rosenthal was EVP and head of global portfolio management at MetLife Investments. He held multiple leadership roles at MetLife over 32 years, including managing director of the investments institutional portfolio management business, co-head of fixed income and equity investments, and head of core securities.

Shelly Hemler, Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor

Shelly Hemler is executive vice president and chief auditor at Brighthouse Financial. In this role, she is responsible for providing independent assessments of the company's internal controls, risk management, and governance practices. Prior to her current role, Hemler served as vice president of internal audit at MetLife, where she was responsible for global financial, investments, and actuarial audit.

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Key Risks to Brighthouse Financial (BHF)

  • Market and Financial Risks: Brighthouse Financial's profitability and financial condition are highly susceptible to fluctuations in financial markets. This includes interest rate changes, which can impact investment income, policy surrenders, and reserve strengthening, as well as equity market volatility and credit risks within its investment portfolio. These exposures can significantly affect the company's investment income and overall financial stability.
  • Regulatory Changes and Legal Contingencies: The company operates in a heavily regulated financial services industry, making it vulnerable to changes in laws and regulations. Compliance with new or revised requirements can be costly and time-consuming, potentially affecting profitability and strategic initiatives. Additionally, Brighthouse Financial is involved in various legal proceedings, the uncertain outcomes of which could lead to substantial financial liabilities or operational restrictions and harm its reputation.
  • Actuarial Assumption and Operational Risks: Brighthouse Financial faces risks stemming from discrepancies between its actual experience and the actuarial assumptions used to price its products and establish reserves. Deviations in claims, benefits, or persistency from these assumptions can adversely affect financial results and capitalization. Furthermore, the company is exposed to operational risks, including reliance on third-party service providers for critical functions and challenges in effectively managing and updating its product offerings.

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The rise of Insurtech companies poses a clear emerging threat to Brighthouse Financial, particularly within its Life segment. These technology-driven startups are disrupting traditional life insurance models by offering simplified, digital-first products, often with faster underwriting, lower fees, and enhanced customer experiences through online platforms and mobile applications. This challenges established insurers like Brighthouse by providing direct-to-consumer alternatives that bypass traditional agent networks and cater to digitally-native customer expectations, potentially eroding market share and profitability.

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The addressable markets for Brighthouse Financial's main products in the U.S. are as follows:

Annuities

The total U.S. annuity sales reached $461.3 billion in 2025.

Life Insurance

The U.S. life insurance market was valued at $765.38 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1,476.31 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2024 to 2032. Another projection indicates the U.S. life insurance market is expected to reach a revenue of $848.14 billion by 2027.

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Brighthouse Financial (BHF) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  1. Growth in Annuity Sales: The company expects continued strong performance in its annuity segment, particularly driven by its Shield Level Annuity products and the recently launched SecureKey fixed indexed annuity (FIA). Shield annuity sales saw a 20% year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2024, and total annuity sales for the full year 2023 exceeded targets, reaching $10.6 billion. The introduction of SecureKey in November 2023 is intended to expand Brighthouse Financial's footprint in the fixed indexed annuity market.
  2. Expansion of Life Insurance Sales: Brighthouse Financial is focusing on growing its life insurance business. Life sales increased by 26% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, and full-year 2025 saw record life sales of $143 million, significantly driven by products like Brighthouse SmartCare. Management has noted persistent growth in total life insurance sales, reflecting the execution of their life insurance strategy.
  3. Increased Net Investment Income: Higher net investment income is expected to contribute to revenue growth. In the first quarter of 2024, adjusted net investment income rose 15.5% year-over-year, primarily attributed to alternative investment income, asset growth, and higher interest rates. This trend of increased net investment income due to asset growth and interest rates has been observed in recent quarters.
  4. Favorable Market Demand for Retirement Products: The broader market demand for annuities and retirement products is seen as a supportive factor. Analysts project Brighthouse Financial's revenue to grow significantly, with one forecast indicating a 24% annual growth rate over the next three years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the overall U.S. insurance industry. This suggests an optimistic outlook for the company's core offerings within the retirement planning landscape.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Brighthouse Financial (BHF) (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Repurchases

  • Brighthouse Financial authorized a $1 billion stock repurchase program in August 2021.
  • An additional $750 million share buyback program was authorized in November 2023.
  • The company repurchased $250 million worth of shares in 2023 and $102 million year-to-date as of June 30, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The number of outstanding shares decreased from 77.87 million in 2021 to 57.15 million by the end of 2025, primarily due to ongoing share repurchase programs, rather than significant share issuances.

Inbound Investments

  • In November 2025, an affiliate of Aquarian Capital LLC entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Brighthouse Financial for approximately $4.1 billion, with shareholders receiving $70.00 per share in cash.
  • Brighthouse Financial stockholders approved the merger agreement in February 2026, and the transaction is expected to close in 2026.

Outbound Investments

  • No significant outbound investments or acquisitions by Brighthouse Financial in other companies were identified within the last 3-5 years.

Capital Expenditures

  • Specific dollar values for traditional capital expenditures are not readily available in the provided information.
  • The company's focus on "capital efficiency and technology" suggests investment in these areas, but without explicit figures.

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Financials

BHFMETPRUCRBGLNCEQHMedian
NameBrightho.MetLife Prudenti.Corebrid.Lincoln .Equitable 
Mkt Price63.2585.58106.5329.1837.1745.2954.27
Mkt Cap3.655.837.013.87.112.713.3
Rev LTM5,53175,96462,97618,45118,94911,31918,700
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM-10815,5179,7851,6372431,0061,322
FCF 3Y Avg3715,3576,9832,406-1,1121,0961,751
CFO LTM-10815,5179,7851,6372431,0551,346
CFO 3Y Avg3715,3576,9832,406-1,1121,1991,803

Growth & Margins

BHFMETPRUCRBGLNCEQHMedian
NameBrightho.MetLife Prudenti.Corebrid.Lincoln .Equitable 
Rev Chg LTM-17.3%4.5%3.8%15.3%1.9%-23.4%2.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg26.0%3.6%0.4%-4.9%7.8%2.2%2.9%
Rev Chg Q-37.1%1.8%14.8%12.9%12.9%-7.6%7.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-13.5%0.4%3.3%2.3%3.3%-3.0%1.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM-2.0%20.4%15.5%8.9%1.3%9.3%9.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-0.8%21.2%11.3%12.7%-8.6%9.2%10.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-2.0%20.4%15.5%8.9%1.3%8.9%8.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.8%21.2%11.3%12.7%-8.6%8.4%9.8%

Valuation

BHFMETPRUCRBGLNCEQHMedian
NameBrightho.MetLife Prudenti.Corebrid.Lincoln .Equitable 
Mkt Cap3.655.837.013.87.112.713.3
P/S0.70.70.60.70.41.10.7
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-604.49.5-14.5--51.2-20.8
P/E-55.815.410.756.44.1-15.57.4
P/CFO-33.63.63.88.429.412.16.1
Total Yield-1.8%9.2%14.6%5.3%28.9%-4.0%7.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.7%5.2%3.6%4.7%2.5%3.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.0%30.0%18.5%15.3%-20.1%8.1%11.7%
D/E0.90.40.60.80.90.50.7
Net D/E-23.2-1.8-1.6-3.9-4.0-2.7-3.3

Returns

BHFMETPRUCRBGLNCEQHMedian
NameBrightho.MetLife Prudenti.Corebrid.Lincoln .Equitable 
1M Rtn1.2%3.7%4.6%6.9%4.8%7.6%4.7%
3M Rtn6.6%25.8%16.1%27.0%11.4%22.1%19.1%
6M Rtn-2.6%6.5%-4.8%-3.2%-17.7%-4.3%-3.8%
12M Rtn7.4%12.2%7.9%-7.3%17.5%-12.1%7.7%
3Y Rtn40.8%71.9%45.3%108.3%82.2%85.6%77.0%
1M Excs Rtn-0.6%3.6%4.7%8.2%6.3%8.6%5.5%
3M Excs Rtn-7.3%12.2%3.2%12.4%-1.5%9.0%6.1%
6M Excs Rtn-13.4%-4.7%-16.8%-16.7%-26.3%-15.2%-16.0%
12M Excs Rtn-16.4%-12.1%-16.7%-31.1%-6.7%-35.8%-16.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-34.1%-1.8%-28.8%39.4%8.1%8.2%3.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Annuities3,6381,9324,8784,8715,216
Run-off1,2749961,6431,8082,557
Life1,1491,1131,2291,1371,491
Corporate & Other705683625430181
Adjustments  -4,258227-2,303
Total6,7664,7244,1178,4737,142


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Annuities166,867163,830160,775151,192178,700
Life27,49426,26125,50422,05724,514
Run-off25,45524,87326,82828,43637,055
Corporate & Other21,98423,57323,23323,16219,571
Total241,800238,537236,340224,847259,840


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$63.25 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.6 
First Trading Date07/17/2017 
Distance from 52W High-4.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$62.26$59.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA1.6%5.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility8.6%54.1%
Downside Capture-5.4529.40
Upside Capture18.3129.62
Correlation (SPY)13.9%3.9%
BHF Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.190.150.270.180.251.18
Up Beta-0.080.320.200.180.011.19
Down Beta-1.37-0.990.220.10-0.111.56
Up Capture6%22%31%10%31%83%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days11243154108380
Down Capture0%8%31%34%59%100%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days9173269137362

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BHF
BHF15.7%53.7%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLF)8.3%14.6%0.3312.4%
Equity (SPY)26.5%12.4%1.613.1%
Gold (GLD)24.2%27.5%0.77-6.1%
Commodities (DBC)19.8%18.8%0.83-2.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.523.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.0%42.5%-1.080.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BHF
BHF7.5%43.2%0.29-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.3%18.6%0.3763.2%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6251.4%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.76-3.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.2913.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%0.0042.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.0%54.2%0.4020.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BHF
BHF-0.4%48.7%0.17-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.0%22.2%0.5475.0%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7362.1%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.1%0.63-3.5%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2625.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2253.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.8%1.0016.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-11.2%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest12.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity57.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-1.4%-2.0%0.1%
2/23/2026-1.1%-4.2%-3.6%
11/7/2025-0.2%-0.3%-0.8%
8/7/2025-3.4%1.3%-5.8%
5/8/20251.5%3.1%1.7%
2/11/20250.0%7.7%-8.9%
11/7/2024-1.1%0.0%-1.9%
8/7/2024-5.0%-6.8%-4.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive7129
# Negative171215
Median Positive2.5%2.6%7.7%
Median Negative-3.6%-6.6%-5.8%
Max Positive7.1%16.5%13.1%
Max Negative-12.8%-12.6%-22.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-1.4%-2.0%0.1%
2/23/2026-1.1%-4.2%-3.6%
11/7/2025-0.2%-0.3%-0.8%
8/7/2025-3.4%1.3%-5.8%
5/8/20251.5%3.1%1.7%
2/11/20250.0%7.7%-8.9%
11/7/2024-1.1%0.0%-1.9%
8/7/2024-5.0%-6.8%-4.8%
5/7/2024-10.4%-9.9%-16.1%
2/12/2024-12.8%-10.9%-10.9%
11/7/2023-2.7%2.4%9.3%
8/8/2023-7.1%-12.6%-10.5%
5/8/2023-3.6%-6.5%4.8%
2/9/20230.0%2.6%-22.0%
11/7/2022-7.4%-4.3%-6.1%
8/4/20226.2%16.5%10.3%
5/9/2022-7.6%-9.3%-4.0%
2/10/2022-4.7%-7.4%-21.7%
11/4/20212.5%2.6%-3.4%
8/5/20217.0%9.2%10.5%
5/10/2021-0.9%0.8%-5.4%
2/10/2021-3.3%-5.2%6.5%
11/5/2020-5.1%1.4%7.7%
8/6/20207.1%10.3%13.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive7129
# Negative171215
Median Positive2.5%2.6%7.7%
Median Negative-3.6%-6.6%-5.8%
Max Positive7.1%16.5%13.1%
Max Negative-12.8%-12.6%-22.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
12/31/202002/24/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/26/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q
06/30/201908/06/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/4/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lambert, MylesEVP,Chief Mktg.& Dist. OfficerDirectSell603202558.668,400492,7531,605,963Form
2Huss, VondaEVP & Chief HR OfficerDirectSell602202559.513,000178,5301,097,424Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lambert, MylesEVP,Chief Mktg.& Dist. OfficerDirectSell603202558.668,400492,7531,605,963Form
2Huss, VondaEVP & Chief HR OfficerDirectSell602202559.513,000178,5301,097,424Form
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