Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAN) Short Interest Update

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAN) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,800 shares, a decrease of 50.4% from the August 31st total of 13,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 177,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 177,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Brighthouse Financial Stock Performance

BHFAN stock opened at $13.10 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.15 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.12. Brighthouse Financial has a 52 week low of $11.51 and a 52 week high of $21.47.

Brighthouse Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 10th were issued a dividend of $0.3359 per share. This represents a $1.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 10.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 10th.

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.