Brighthouse Financial shares have risen 17.1% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 13.8% growth. The stock surged after Aquarian Capital offered to acquire the company in November 2025 for $70 per share, a price significantly above pre-announcement levels, and shareholder approval in February 2026 provided further support. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects 2026 earnings per share to increase 22.8% year-over-year and revenues to rise 3%, with further growth expected in 2027. Annuity sales remain the primary earnings driver, generating $324 million in adjusted earnings in the first quarter of 2026, while the company continues to expand its life insurance offerings, including the launch of Brighthouse SmartGuard Plus. However, rising expenses and a debt-to-capital ratio of 35.9%, up 430 basis points from year-end 2025, remain key concerns.
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