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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Q1 FY26 Results

BHFQ1 FY26 Results
Filing
MetricValue ($ M)Q1 FY25
Revenue1.5K36.1%
Total Income1.5K36.1%
Expenditure2.5K8.4%
PBT-986.00178.5%
Net Profit-766.00185.8%
OPM
NPM-50.16%38.95pp
EPS-13.82174.2%
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Brighthouse Financial Announces Q1 2026 Results: Net Loss of $792 Million

07 May 2026 · 7 May, 1:58 am

Summary

Brighthouse Financial reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company announced a net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $294 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings for the quarter were $239 million, or $4.15 per diluted share, compared to $235 million, or $4.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. Annuity sales were $2.2 billion, while life sales totaled $32 million. The company's estimated combined RBC ratio was between 430% and 450%.

Key Highlights

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    Brighthouse Financial's estimated combined risk-based capital ratio is between 430% and 450%.

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    The company's holding company liquid assets totaled $0.9 billion.

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    Annuity sales reached $2.2 billion, driven by $1.9 billion in Shield Level Annuities sales.

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    Life sales totaled $32 million, primarily driven by Brighthouse SmartCare sales.

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    The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share.

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    Adjusted earnings, less notable items, were $251 million, or $4.35 per diluted share.

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    The company ended the quarter with a book value of $3.9 billion, or $67.27 per common share.

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