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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Brighthouse Financial , Inc. (NASDAQ:BHF) reported fourth quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, sending shares up 1% in after-hours trading on Thursday.
The life insurance and annuity provider posted adjusted earnings of $5.88 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.50 by $1.38. This represents a significant improvement from adjusted earnings of $2.92 per share in the same quarter last year.
Revenue for the fourth quarter came in at $1.2 billion. However, this figure may not be directly comparable to analyst estimates of $2.2 billion.
"During the quarter, we continued to make progress on our capital-focused strategic initiatives," said Eric Steigerwalt, president and CEO of Brighthouse Financial. He highlighted the completion of a reinsurance transaction for a legacy block of universal life and variable universal life products.
The company reported net income available to shareholders of $646 million, or $10.79 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $942 million, or $14.70 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Annuity sales decreased 18% year-over-year to $2.24 billion, primarily due to lower sales of fixed deferred annuities. However, this was partially offset by record sales of Shield Level Annuities.
Brighthouse Financial repurchased $60 million of its common stock during the fourth quarter, bringing the full year 2024 repurchases to $250 million. This reduced shares outstanding by approximately 8% compared to year-end 2023.
The company ended the quarter with an estimated combined risk-based capital ratio of approximately 400% and holding company liquid assets of $1.1 billion.
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