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BHFAP

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

BHFAP

Financial Services · Insurance - Life · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.44

Undervalued · +176% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

13.26%

Annual Dividend

$1.65

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BHFAP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) has a forward dividend yield of 13.26%, based on an annual dividend of $1.65 per share and a share price of $12.44.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (73 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • BHFAP has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BHFAP's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.41 per share.
  • BHFAP's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAP's 13.26% yield is 84% above its five-year average yield of 7.19%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BHFAP is $34.34 per share, 176% above the $12.44 share price, so BHFAP screens as undervalued.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 30 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) yields 13.26% ($1.65 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (73/100).

Is BHFAP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.26% ($1.65/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

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
13.26%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.65
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
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
$12.36 – $17.95
Dividend Safety
B · 73/100
Ever Cut?
No

BHFAP dividend raises and cuts

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 30 payments on record since 2019. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BHFAP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.26% ($1.65/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BHFAP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BHFAP's fair value is about $34.34 versus a $12.44 share price — so it looks undervalued (+176% vs. fair value).

Is BHFAP's dividend safe?

BHFAP has a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BHFAP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BHFAP is about $34.34 per share, roughly 176% above the current $12.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BHFAP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BHFAP screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHFAP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.26% ($1.65/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BHFAP cut its dividend?

BHFAP earns a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), 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 BHFAP pay a dividend?

Yes. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.65 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 13.26%.

What is BHFAP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAP's forward dividend yield is 13.26%, based on a $1.65 annual dividend and a $12.44 share price.

What is BHFAP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAP pays $1.65 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has BHFAP grown its dividend?

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

When is the next BHFAP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BHFAP's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 10, 2026, for $0.41 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.65 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$41.25
Annual$165.00
Monthly avg$13.75

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