Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.78
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
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Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
BHF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$1.78
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR31.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return7.4%
5Y Total Return45.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,53410Y ago$9,03620Y ago$9,036
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BHF's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BHF Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BHF has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 31.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BHF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 45.3%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,036 today.
BHF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
31.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHFBrighthouse Financia… | $3.6B | 2.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $7.1B | 4.7% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PFGPrincipal Financial … | $23.7B | 2.8% | 57.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 EQHEquitable Holdings, … | $12.8B | 2.3% | — | 8 | Unknown |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $37.1B | 5.2% | 53.9% | 17 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $55.8B | 2.7% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $13.4B | 0.6% | 7.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  FGF&G Annuities & Life… | $3.7B | 3.8% | 51.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 RGAReinsurance Group of… | $13.8B | 1.7% | 20.3% | 18 | Sustainable |
BHF Annual Dividend History (2014–2025)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.79 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.64 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-18.39 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $51.30 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $18.39 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-11.59 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.53 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.36 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.16 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-23.95 | — | — | — |
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BHF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHF stock.
How much dividend does BHF pay per share?
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.78 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is BHF's next ex-dividend date?
BHF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BHF typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is BHF's dividend safe?
BHF's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BHF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +31.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BHF pay dividends?
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.78 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2014 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BHF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BHF five years ago would be worth approximately $14,534 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BHF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BHF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.