Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAO) Shares Shorted: Short Interest Down 62.0% in September

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAO) saw a significant decline in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,025 shares, a decline of 62.0% from the August 31st total of 10,605 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 33,088 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Brighthouse Financial Stock Performance

NASDAQ BHFAO opened at $14.77 on Monday. Brighthouse Financial has a twelve month low of $13.74 and a twelve month high of $18.18. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.32 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.37.

Brighthouse Financial Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 10th were given a $0.4219 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 10th. This represents a $1.69 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 11.4%.

Brighthouse Financial Company Profile

Brighthouse Financial, Inc is a U.S.-based insurance company focused on helping individuals and families achieve financial security through life insurance and annuity products. The company’s offerings are designed to provide income protection, retirement income, death benefits and other forms of long-term financial support.

Brighthouse Financial provides variable, fixed and income annuities, as well as term and permanent life insurance products. Its products are distributed primarily through independent agents, broker-dealers, banks and other financial professionals.