BHFAO Dividend History & Yield
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 (in 137 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 228 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BHFAO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.688 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BHFAO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 711 | $9,156 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,555 | $45,782 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,110 | $91,564 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.11%. $10,000 in BHFAO would currently pay about $1,311 a year ($109 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BHFAO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $0.422 | -29.1% |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | $0.595 | — |
BHFAO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BHFAO's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BHFAO scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. The company operates through Annuities, Life, and Run-off segments. The Annuities segment offers 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. The Life segment provides term, universal, whole, and variable life products for policyholders' needs for financial security and protected wealth transfer.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Life. First dividend on our records: Sep 9, 2020. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BHFAO dividend FAQ
When is BHFAO's next ex-dividend date?
BHFAO's next ex-dividend date is Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.422 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does BHFAO pay dividends?
BHFAO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.422 per share with an ex-date of Sep 10, 2026.
What is BHFAO's dividend yield?
BHFAO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 13.11%, based on $1.688 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.688 per share, is 13.11%.
How much does BHFAO pay per share?
BHFAO pays about $0.422 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.688 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.80 a year.
Has BHFAO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BHFAO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.11%, you would need about 711 shares of BHFAO (roughly $9,156 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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