Brighthouse Financial Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings

These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Feb. 23, 2026 at 2:20pm

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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHF) is expected to report higher earnings for the fourth quarter, with analysts forecasting earnings of $5.19 per share, up from $5.07 per share in the year-ago period. The company's quarterly revenue is expected to be $2.24 billion, versus $2.27 billion a year earlier. Brighthouse Financial's shareholders recently approved a $4.1 billion proposed acquisition by Aquarian Capital.

Why it matters

Brighthouse Financial's earnings report will provide insight into the company's financial performance and the impact of the proposed acquisition on its business. As one of the largest annuity and life insurance providers in the U.S., Brighthouse Financial's results are closely watched by investors and analysts.

The details

Analysts expect Brighthouse Financial to report higher earnings per share for the fourth quarter, driven by improved financial performance. The company's revenue is expected to decline slightly compared to the year-ago period. On February 12, Brighthouse Financial's shareholders approved the $4.1 billion proposed acquisition by Aquarian Capital, a move that could significantly impact the company's future direction.

  • Brighthouse Financial will release earnings results for its fourth quarter during the week of February 23, 2026.
  • On February 12, 2026, Brighthouse Financial's shareholders approved the $4.1 billion proposed acquisition by Aquarian Capital.

The players

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

A Charlotte, North Carolina-based company that is one of the largest annuity and life insurance providers in the United States.

Aquarian Capital

A company that has proposed to acquire Brighthouse Financial in a $4.1 billion deal that was recently approved by Brighthouse Financial's shareholders.

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