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BHFAO

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

BHFAO

Financial Services · Insurance - Life · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.71

Undervalued · +177% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

13.28%

Annual Dividend

$1.69

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

-3.7%

Ex-Date

Sep 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BHFAO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) has a forward dividend yield of 13.28%, based on an annual dividend of $1.69 per share and a share price of $12.71.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • BHFAO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BHFAO's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.42 per share.
  • BHFAO's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 3.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAO's 13.28% yield is 86% above its five-year average yield of 7.16%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BHFAO is $35.17 per share, 177% above the $12.71 share price, so BHFAO screens as undervalued.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 25 payments on record since 2020. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BHFAO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BHFAO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) yields 13.28% ($1.69 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).

Is BHFAO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.28% ($1.69/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
13.28%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.69
5-Yr Avg Growth
-3.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 10, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.83
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
1.0
5-Yr Total Return
-53%
52-Week Range
$12.68 – $18.18
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
No

BHFAO dividend raises and cuts

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 25 payments on record since 2020. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every BHFAO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BHFAO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BHFAO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BHFAO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.28% ($1.69/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BHFAO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BHFAO's fair value is about $35.17 versus a $12.71 share price — so it looks undervalued (+177% vs. fair value).

Is BHFAO's dividend safe?

BHFAO has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BHFAO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BHFAO is about $35.17 per share, roughly 177% above the current $12.71 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BHFAO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BHFAO screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.28% ($1.69/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BHFAO cut its dividend?

BHFAO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), 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 BHFAO pay a dividend?

Yes. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.69 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 13.28%.

What is BHFAO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAO's forward dividend yield is 13.28%, based on a $1.69 annual dividend and a $12.71 share price.

What is BHFAO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAO pays $1.69 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has BHFAO grown its dividend?

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

When is the next BHFAO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 10, 2026, for $0.42 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.69 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$42.25
Annual$169.00
Monthly avg$14.08

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