Short Interest in Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAP) Rises By 46.0%

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAP) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 116,800 shares, an increase of 46.0% from the September 15th total of 80,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 104,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days. Based on an average trading volume of 104,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days.

Brighthouse Financial Trading Down 3.1%

Brighthouse Financial stock opened at $15.57 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $16.90 and its 200 day simple moving average is $18.13. Brighthouse Financial has a 12-month low of $14.02 and a 12-month high of $25.40.

Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHFAP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 10th. The company reported $2.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter.

Brighthouse Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 10th were issued a dividend of $0.4125 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 10th. This represents a $1.65 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.6%.

Brighthouse Financial Company Profile

Brighthouse Financial, Inc provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. The Annuities segment consists of variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities for contract holders' needs for protected wealth accumulation on a tax-deferred basis, wealth transfer, and income security.