BHFAL Dividend History & Analysis | 8.1% Yield

BHFAL has a dividend yield of 8.1% and paid 1.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.09%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 96.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.36%
Payout FCF 70.8%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 53.16%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -16%
Total Return 5y: -7.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 10.2% 39.1%
KRP 1,276 M 11.8% 30.1%
BSM 2,835 M 10.0% 28.6%
EPM 117 M 10.4% 22.6%
PBR-A 76,169 M 8.18% 26.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SM 2,013 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,282 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 244 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,135 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%

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SM
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MTDR
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MAU
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BHFAL Dividend History: Last 28 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 2.28%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 2.03%
2025-05-30 2025-06-01 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.93%
2025-02-28 2025-03-01 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.82%
2024-11-29 2024-12-01 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.62%
2024-08-30 2024-09-01 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.65%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.77%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.69%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.86%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.73%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.66%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.61%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.73%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.6%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.54%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.55%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.5%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.41%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.44%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% 1.48%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-03-01 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-12-01 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-09-01 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.391 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-06-01 2019-06-17 0.391 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 0.391 0% N/A

BHFAL Dividend FAQ

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAL) is a U.S.–based insurer that markets annuity and life-insurance solutions through three operating segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. Its product suite includes variable, fixed, and index-linked annuities as well as term, whole, universal, and variable life policies, all designed to meet tax-deferred wealth accumulation, income security, and wealth-transfer objectives. The firm was spun out of MetLife in 2016 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is the Dividend Yield of BHFAL?

As of January 2026, BHFAL`s dividend yield is 8.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.56 USD by the current share price of 17.38.

Does BHFAL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, BHFAL paid a dividend of 1.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.391 USD.

How often does BHFAL pay dividends?

BHFAL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BHFAL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

BHFAL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BHFAL for the next 4 payments are between 0.391 (+0.0%) and 0.391 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BHFAL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.391 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Brighthouse Financial (BHFAL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BHFAL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Brighthouse Financial (BHFAL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BHFAL?

BHFAL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of BHFAL?

BHFAL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.36%. If you bought BHFAL's shares at 18.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BHFAL?

BHFAL Payout Consistency is 96.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Brighthouse Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BHFAL have a good Dividend Yield?

BHFAL`s 8.09% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BHFAL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BHFAL is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of BHFAL?

BHFAL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BHFAL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BHFAL's Outstanding Shares?

Brighthouse Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.08% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has BHFAL ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2015 122,724,000
2016 122,724,000
2017 119,773,100 -2.4%
2018 118,685,100 -0.91%
2019 107,840,300 -9.14%
2020 89,890,200 -16.65%
2021 80,244,600 -10.73%
2022 68,278,100 -14.91%
2023 64,081,600 -6.15%
2024 60,949,800 -4.89%
2025 57,734,200 -5.28%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-04 02:16