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

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAP) was the recipient 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 daily trading volume, of 104,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 104,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.1 days.

Brighthouse Financial Stock Performance

Shares of BHFAP opened at $15.57 on Thursday. Brighthouse Financial has a 1 year low of $14.02 and a 1 year high of $25.40. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $16.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $18.13.

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

Brighthouse Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm 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 $0.4125 per share. This represents a $1.65 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 10th.

About Brighthouse Financial

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.