Is Brighthouse Financial an Underrated Financial Stock Investment Play?
2026-02-18 19:43:00 ET
Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ: BHF) is a relatively young company, but it has a rich history. That's because it's basically the former consumer life insurance arm of MetLife (NYSE: MET) , from which it was spun off in 2017. However, the history here is about to include another twist, as the company has agreed to be bought for $70 per share in cash.
Life insurance is interesting because a company like Brighthouse Financial collects premiums upfront and pays out on policies in the future. That means it has the cash to invest in the meantime. This cash is often called the float. If the company is investing well and Wall Street is in a bull phase , life insurance companies can make a great deal of money.
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