Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAN) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAN) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 11,100 shares, a growth of 63.2% from the September 15th total of 6,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 173,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 173,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Brighthouse Financial Price Performance

BHFAN opened at $12.81 on Friday. Brighthouse Financial has a 52-week low of $11.51 and a 52-week high of $20.99. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $13.86 and its 200-day moving average price is $14.82.

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

Brighthouse Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 10th were given a dividend of $0.3359 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 10th. This represents a $1.34 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.5%.

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.