Brighthouse Financial misses Q2 earnings estimates despite higher year-over-year profit, as lower investment income and weaker annuity sales offset underwriting gains.
The headline numbers for Brighthouse Financial (BHF) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.45 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.43 per share a year ago.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 2 | $82 | $123.82 | $41.82 | 51% |
Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 11 | $528.44 | $681.01 | $152.57 | 28.87% |
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 1,462 | $77,603.31 | $90,512.42 | $12,909.11 | 16.63% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 18,918 | $1.2M | $1.15M | -$47,287.6 | -3.95% |
| PN Peter Nicholson First Bancorp Inc. /ME/ | 2 | $126.6 | $120.18 | -$6.42 | -5.07% |
| Insurance Industry | Financials Sector | Eric T. Steigerwalt CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 10922N103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 1,500 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 11 Nov 2021 IPO Date |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. stands as a pivotal provider of annuity and life insurance products in the United States, distinguishing itself through a focused approach to financial security and wealth management solutions. Founded in 1863 and with its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has steadily grown into a major player in the financial services industry. Brighthouse Financial operates through three core segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off, each tailored to meet the diverse financial needs and goals of its customers, ranging from wealth accumulation and transfer to income security.
This segment caters to customers looking for ways to accumulate wealth on a tax-deferred basis, secure their wealth transfer, and ensure income security. Products offered include:
The Life segment offers a range of life insurance products designed to meet various needs for financial security and wealth transfer, including:
This segment is focused on the management of the company's legacy businesses and products that are no longer actively marketed or sold, including: