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BHFAL

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

BHFAL

Stock · quarterly payer

$15.30

Undervalued · +91% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

10.22%

Annual Dividend

$1.56

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BHFAL's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) has a forward dividend yield of 10.22%, based on an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and a share price of $15.30.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, BHFAL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • BHFAL has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BHFAL's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • BHFAL's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, BHFAL's 10.22% yield is 51% above its five-year average yield of 6.76%.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BHFAL is $29.25 per share, 91% above the $15.30 share price, so BHFAL screens as undervalued.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 31 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BHFAL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BHFAL

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) yields 10.22% ($1.56 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100).

Is BHFAL a good dividend stock?

Yes

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.22% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
10.22%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.56
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-42%
52-Week Range
$14.68 – $19.26
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
No

BHFAL dividend raises and cuts

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 31 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every BHFAL payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BHFAL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →BHFAL dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BHFAL a good dividend stock?

Yes. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.22% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BHFAL undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BHFAL's fair value is about $29.25 versus a $15.30 share price — so it looks undervalued (+91% vs. fair value).

Is BHFAL's dividend safe?

BHFAL has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BHFAL's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BHFAL is about $29.25 per share, roughly 91% above the current $15.30 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BHFAL a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BHFAL screens as "yes" and undervalued. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.22% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BHFAL cut its dividend?

BHFAL earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BHFAL pay a dividend?

Yes. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.56 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 10.22%.

What is BHFAL's dividend yield?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BHFAL's forward dividend yield is 10.22%, based on a $1.56 annual dividend and a $15.30 share price.

What is BHFAL's dividend per share?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BHFAL pays $1.56 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has BHFAL grown its dividend?

BHFAL does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BHFAL ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 30, 2026, BHFAL's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.56 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$39.10
Annual$156.40
Monthly avg$13.03

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