BHF Misses Forecast

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported Q1 2026 results showing earnings per share of $4.35, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.75 by 8.42 %. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter in which BHF missed consensus EPS guidance. Revenue for the quarter was $2.1 billion, a 2.7 % year‑over‑year decline and 5.11 % below consensus. Universal life and investment‑type product policy fees dropped 1.8 %, premiums fell 9.7 %, other revenues decreased 5.2 %, and net investment income declined 2.6 %. Adjusted revenues reflected similar downward trends.