STOCK TITAN

Brighthouse (Nasdaq: BHF) Q1 loss, $4.35 adj EPS and $70 merger deal

Filing Impact
(High)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brighthouse Financial reported a first quarter 2026 net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $294 million, or $5.04 per diluted share, a year earlier. The company links this volatility mainly to differences between its hedge targets and GAAP reserving, which are sensitive to market movements.

Non-GAAP performance was steadier. Adjusted earnings were $239 million, or $4.15 per diluted share, versus $235 million, or $4.01, in first quarter 2025, while adjusted earnings, less notable items, were $251 million, or $4.35 per diluted share. Annuity sales were $2.2 billion, largely driven by $1.9 billion of Shield Level Annuities, and life sales were $32 million, both down modestly from prior periods.

Capital and liquidity remained solid. Statutory combined total adjusted capital was $5.0 billion, with an estimated combined risk-based capital ratio between 430% and 450%, at the upper end of the company’s stated target range. Holding company liquid assets totaled $0.9 billion at March 31, 2026.

The release also reiterates a pending all-cash merger. An affiliate of Aquarian Capital LLC has agreed to acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $4.1 billion. Stockholders approved the merger at a special meeting on February 12, 2026, and closing is expected in 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Large GAAP loss contrasts with stable adjusted earnings and solid capital while a cash buyout progresses.

Brighthouse shows how market-sensitive accounting drives volatility. GAAP net loss available to shareholders was $792 million in Q1 2026, versus a $294 million loss a year earlier, largely reflecting net derivative losses and changes in market risk benefits tied to hedging its variable and indexed annuity guarantees.

Operating profitability was relatively steady. Adjusted earnings were $239 million (up slightly from $235 million in Q1 2025), and adjusted earnings, less notable items, reached $251 million. Annuities generated $2.2 billion of sales, with Shield Level Annuities contributing $1.9 billion. Life sales were modest at $32 million, and the Life segment posted an adjusted loss, highlighting weaker underwriting margins and investment income.

Capital metrics help frame risk. Statutory combined total adjusted capital was $5.0 billion, and the combined risk-based capital ratio was estimated between 430% and 450%, at the upper end of the 400%–450% target range. Holding company liquid assets of $0.9 billion provide additional financial flexibility. In parallel, the planned all-cash acquisition by an Aquarian Capital affiliate at $70.00 per share, valued around $4.1 billion, remains pending after shareholder approval, with completion dependent on insurance regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net loss available to shareholders $792 million Q1 2026, $(13.82) per diluted share
Net loss prior-year quarter $294 million Q1 2025, $(5.04) per diluted share
Adjusted earnings $239 million Q1 2026, $4.15 per diluted share
Adjusted earnings, less notable items $251 million Q1 2026, $4.35 per diluted share
Annuity sales $2.178 billion Q1 2026 total annuity sales
Life sales $32 million Q1 2026 life insurance sales
Combined RBC ratio 430%–450% Estimated range as of March 31, 2026
Aquarian Capital merger price $70.00 per share All-cash transaction valued at about $4.1 billion
adjusted earnings financial
"For the first quarter of 2026, the company reported adjusted earnings* of $239 million"
Adjusted earnings are a company’s profit figure that has been altered to remove one-time, unusual or non-operational items so it better reflects the business’s regular performance. Think of it like looking at a household budget but ignoring a big, unusual expense or windfall to see what normal monthly cash flow looks like; investors use adjusted earnings to compare companies and trends, but should watch what is excluded because choices can change the picture.
risk-based capital ratio financial
"Estimated combined RBC ratio(1) was between 430% and 450%, which is at the upper-end of our target range"
A risk-based capital ratio compares a financial firm's capital (the cushion of money it can lose without collapsing) to its assets after those assets are scaled up or down based on how risky they are. Think of it like measuring how strong a boat's lifeboats are relative to how stormy the water is—higher ratios mean a bigger safety buffer. Investors use it to judge a bank or insurer's ability to survive losses and to predict regulatory pressure or limits on dividends and growth.
market risk benefits financial
"Change in market risk benefits | 748 | (349) | 893"
Market risk benefits are the extra returns or advantages investors expect or receive for taking on broad, system‑wide swings in the overall market — essentially the premium for bearing risk that cannot be eliminated by diversification. This matters because it helps investors weigh whether the potential higher gains justify larger price swings, guides how portfolios are balanced, and sets expectations for compensation when choosing riskier market exposures; think of it as the extra pay you demand for riding a roller‑coaster instead of a calm bus ride.
Shield Level Annuities financial
"Annuity sales of $2.2 billion, primarily driven by $1.9 billion in sales of Shield Level Annuities"
Universal life with secondary guarantees financial
"UNIVERSAL LIFE WITH SECONDARY GUARANTEES ACCOUNT VALUE"
Offering Type earnings_snapshot
false000168504000016850402026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:SeriesAPreferredStockMember2026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:SeriesBPreferredStockMember2026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:SeriesCPreferredStockMember2026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:SeriesDPreferredStockMember2026-05-062026-05-060001685040us-gaap:JuniorSubordinatedDebtMember2026-05-062026-05-06

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026
Image1.jpg
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
001-37905
81-3846992
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11225 North Community House Road,Charlotte,North Carolina
28277
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (980) 365-7100

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareBHFThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series ABHFAPThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series BBHFAOThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series CBHFANThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series DBHFAMThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
6.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2058BHFALThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 6, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “Company”) issued (i) a news release announcing its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, and (ii) a Financial Supplement for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 listed in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
99.1**
News release of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., dated May 6, 2026, announcing its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
99.2**
Financial Supplement for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

*    Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.




1


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC.
By:/s/ Melissa B. Pavlovich
Name:
Melissa B. Pavlovich
Title:
Chief Accounting Officer

Date: May 6, 2026




2
PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brighthouse Financial Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
Estimated combined risk-based capital ("RBC") ratio between 430% and 450%; holding company liquid assets of $0.9 billion
Annuity sales of $2.2 billion, primarily driven by $1.9 billion in sales of Shield Level Annuities
Life sales of $32 million, primarily driven by sales of Brighthouse SmartCare
Net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share
Adjusted earnings, less notable items*, of $251 million, or $4.35 per diluted share

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 6, 2026 — Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Results

The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $792 million in the first quarter of 2026, or $13.82 per diluted share, compared with a net loss available to shareholders of $294 million in the first quarter of 2025, or $5.04 per diluted share. The company anticipates volatility in net income (loss) given the differences between its hedge target and GAAP reserves, which are impacted by market performance.

The company ended the first quarter of 2026 with common stockholders' equity ("book value") of $3.9 billion, or $67.27 per common share, and book value, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") of $8.0 billion, or $139.63 per common share.

For the first quarter of 2026, the company reported adjusted earnings* of $239 million, or $4.15 per diluted share, compared with adjusted earnings of $235 million, or $4.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter reflect a $12 million unfavorable notable item, or $0.21 per diluted share, related to actuarial refinements.



_________
* Information regarding the non-GAAP and other financial measures included in this news release and a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided in the Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures discussion below, as well as in the tables that accompany this news release and/or the First Quarter 2026 Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Financial Supplement (which is available on the Brighthouse Financial Investor Relations webpage at http://investor.brighthousefinancial.com). Additional information regarding notable items can be found on the last page of this news release.

1



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Corporate expenses in the first quarter of 2026 were $227 million, down from $239 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $234 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, all on a pre-tax basis. Beginning in 2026, certain costs incurred in connection with the previously announced pending acquisition of the company are not categorized as corporate expenses. Excluding these transaction-related costs in the prior periods, corporate expenses decreased $7 million quarter-over-quarter and increased $8 million sequentially.
In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported annuity sales of $2.2 billion, reflecting a decrease of 4% quarter-over-quarter and 20% sequentially. Life sales for the quarter totaled $32 million, representing an 11% decrease both quarter-over-quarter and sequentially.

Key Metrics (Unaudited, dollars in millions except share and per share amounts)
As of or For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
TotalPer shareTotalPer share
Net income (loss) available to shareholders (1)
$(792)$(13.82)$(294)$(5.04)
Adjusted earnings (1)
$239$4.15$235$4.01
Adjusted earnings, less notable items (1)
$251$4.35$245$4.17
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)
57,735,327N/A58,697,818N/A
Book value$3,864$67.27$3,540$61.17
Book value, excluding AOCI$8,020$139.63$8,210$141.87
Ending common shares outstanding57,437,709N/A57,868,389N/A
(1) Per share amounts are on a diluted basis and may not recalculate due to rounding. See Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures discussion in this news release.


2



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Results by Segment (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED EARNINGS (LOSS) (1)
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Annuities$324$304$314
Life
$(6)$18$9
Run-off
$(48)$(58)$(64)
Corporate & Other
$(31)$(50)$(24)
(1) The company uses the term "adjusted loss" throughout this news release to refer to negative adjusted earnings values.
Sales (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Annuities (1)$2,178$2,734$2,259
Life$32$36$36
(1) Annuities sales include sales of a fixed index annuity product, which represents 100% of gross sales on directly written business and the proportion of assumed gross sales under reinsurance agreements. Sales of this product were $87 million for the first quarter of 2026, $142 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $26 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Annuities
Adjusted earnings in the Annuities segment were $324 million in the current quarter, compared with adjusted earnings of $314 million in the first quarter of 2025 and adjusted earnings of $304 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
There were no notable items in the current quarter or the fourth quarter of 2025. The first quarter of 2025 included a $10 million unfavorable notable item.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, adjusted earnings, less notable items, reflect lower fees and higher amortization of deferred acquisition costs ("DAC"), primarily offset by higher net investment income. On a sequential basis, adjusted earnings, less notable items, primarily reflect higher fees.
As mentioned above, the company reported annuity sales of $2.2 billion, reflecting a decrease of 4% quarter-over-quarter and 20% sequentially.
Life
The Life segment had an adjusted loss of $6 million in the current quarter, compared with adjusted earnings of $9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and adjusted earnings of $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The current quarter included a $5 million favorable notable item and the fourth quarter of 2025 included a $6 million unfavorable notable item, both related to actuarial refinements. There were no notable items in the first quarter of 2025.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, adjusted earnings, less notable items, reflect a lower underwriting margin and lower net investment income, partially offset by lower expenses. On a sequential basis, adjusted earnings, less notable items, reflect a lower underwriting margin and lower net investment income.
3



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
As mentioned above, Life sales for the quarter totaled $32 million, representing an 11% decrease both quarter-over-quarter and sequentially.
Run-off
The Run-off segment had an adjusted loss of $48 million in the current quarter, compared with an adjusted loss of $64 million in the first quarter of 2025 and an adjusted loss of $58 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The current quarter included a $17 million unfavorable notable item and the fourth quarter of 2025 included a $7 million unfavorable notable item, both related to actuarial refinements. There were no notable items in the first quarter of 2025.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the adjusted loss, less notable items, reflects a higher underwriting margin and lower expenses. On a sequential basis, the adjusted loss, less notable items, reflects a higher underwriting margin, partially offset by lower net investment income.
Corporate & Other
The Corporate & Other segment had an adjusted loss of $31 million in the current quarter, compared with an adjusted loss of $24 million in the first quarter of 2025 and an adjusted loss of $50 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
There were no notable items in the current quarter or the comparison quarters.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the adjusted loss reflects lower net investment income, partially offset by a higher tax benefit. On a sequential basis, the adjusted loss reflects lower expenses.
Net Investment Income and Adjusted Net Investment Income (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Net investment income$1,258$1,328$1,297
Adjusted net investment income$1,268$1,334$1,291
Net Investment Income
Net investment income was $1,258 million and adjusted net investment income* was $1,268 million in the current quarter.
Adjusted net investment income decreased $23 million on a quarter-over-quarter basis, primarily driven by a reduction in the size of the institutional spread margin business. Adjusted net investment income decreased $66 million sequentially, driven by lower alternative investment income.
The adjusted net investment income yield* was 4.24% during the quarter.
4



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Statutory Capital and Liquidity (Unaudited, in billions)
As of
March 31,
2026 (1)
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Statutory combined total adjusted capital$5.0$5.3$5.5
(1) Reflects preliminary statutory results as of March 31, 2026.
Capitalization

As of March 31, 2026:
Statutory combined total adjusted capital(1) was $5.0 billion, which declined sequentially mainly driven by non-trendable items, including basis risk which can fluctuate quarter to quarter.
Estimated combined RBC ratio(1) was between 430% and 450%, which is at the upper-end of our target range of 400% to 450% in normal market conditions, and reflects the change in statutory combined total adjusted capital.
Holding company liquid assets were $0.9 billion

_______________
(1) Reflects preliminary statutory results as of March 31, 2026.
5



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Pending Merger with Aquarian Capital

On November 6, 2025, Aquarian Capital LLC (“Aquarian Capital”), a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management businesses, and Brighthouse Financial, announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Aquarian Capital will acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion.

At a special meeting held on February, 12, 2026, Brighthouse Financial stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement. The transaction is expected to close in 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of insurance regulatory approvals.


About Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Brighthouse Financial) (Nasdaq: BHF) is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. As one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,(1) we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts. Learn more at brighthousefinancial.com.

(1) Ranked by 2024 admitted assets. Best's Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2025.

CONTACT
FOR INVESTORS
Dana Amante
(980) 949-3073
damante@brighthousefinancial.com

FOR MEDIA
Meghan Lantier
(980) 949-4142
mlantier@brighthousefinancial.com


6



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, and any related oral statements, contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intend,” “goal,” “target,” “guidance,” “forecast,” “preliminary,” “objective,” “continue,” “aim,” “plan,” “believe” and similar expressions or the negative of those expressions or verbs, identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only Brighthouse Financial’s beliefs regarding future events, which may by their nature be inherently uncertain, and some of which may be outside Brighthouse Financial’s control.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors include, among others, Brighthouse Financial’s ability to complete the merger in the timeframe or manner currently anticipated or at all, including due to a failure to obtain the regulatory approvals required for the closing of the merger or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; the effect of the pendency of the merger on Brighthouse Financial’s ongoing business and operations, including disruption to Brighthouse Financial’s business relationships, the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, or the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Aquarian Capital or Brighthouse Financial following announcement of the merger; restrictions on the conduct of Brighthouse Financial’s business prior to the closing of the merger and on Brighthouse Financial’s ability to pursue alternatives to the merger; the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; differences between actual experience and actuarial assumptions and the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's actuarial models; higher risk management costs and exposure to increased market risk due to guarantees within certain of Brighthouse Financial's products; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's risk management strategy and the impacts of such strategy on volatility in Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures and the negative effects on Brighthouse Financial's statutory capital; material differences between actual outcomes and the sensitivities calculated under certain scenarios that Brighthouse Financial may utilize in connection with its risk management strategies; the impact of interest rates on Brighthouse Financial's future ULSG policyholder obligations and net income volatility; the potential material adverse effect of changes in accounting standards, practices or policies applicable to Brighthouse Financial; loss of business and other negative impacts resulting from a downgrade or a potential downgrade in Brighthouse Financial's financial strength or credit ratings; the availability of reinsurance and the ability of the counterparties to Brighthouse Financial's reinsurance or indemnification arrangements to perform their obligations thereunder; heightened competition, including with respect to service, product features, product mix, scale, price, actual or perceived financial strength, claims-paying ratings, credit ratings, e-business capabilities and name recognition; Brighthouse Financial's ability to market and distribute its products through distribution channels and maintain relationships with key distribution partners; any failure of third parties to provide services Brighthouse Financial needs, any failure of the practices and procedures of such third parties and any inability to obtain information or assistance it needs from third parties; the ability of Brighthouse Financial's subsidiaries to pay dividends to it, and its ability to pay dividends to its shareholders and repurchase its common stock; the risks associated with climate change; the adverse impact of public health crises, extreme mortality events or similar occurrences on Brighthouse Financial's business and the economy in general; the impact of adverse capital and credit market conditions, including with respect to Brighthouse Financial's ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital; the impact of economic conditions in the capital markets and the U.S. and global economy, as well as geopolitical events, tariffs imposed or threatened by the U.S. or foreign governments, military actions or catastrophic events, on Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures as well as its investment portfolio, including on realized and unrealized losses and impairments, net investment spread and net investment income; the financial risks that Brighthouse Financial's investment portfolio is subject to, including credit risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, market valuation risk, liquidity risk, real estate risk, derivatives risk, and other factors outside Brighthouse Financial's control; the impact of changes in regulation and in supervisory and enforcement policies or interpretations thereof on Brighthouse Financial's insurance business or other operations; the potential material negative tax
7



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
impact of potential future tax legislation that could make some of Brighthouse Financial's products less attractive to consumers or increase our tax liability; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's policies, procedures and processes in managing risk; the loss or disclosure of confidential information, damage to Brighthouse Financial's reputation and impairment of its ability to conduct business effectively as a result of any failure in cyber- or other information security systems; whether all or any portion of the tax consequences of Brighthouse Financial's separation from MetLife, Inc. are not as expected, leading to material additional taxes or material adverse consequences to tax attributes that impact Brighthouse Financial; other factors that may affect future results of Brighthouse Financial; and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.

Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the parties undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Risks or uncertainties (i) that are not currently known to the parties, (ii) that the parties currently deem to be immaterial or (iii) that could apply to any company could also materially adversely affect the future results of Brighthouse Financial. Additional information concerning certain factors is contained in Brighthouse Financial’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

The information contained on or connected to any websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures

Our definitions of non-GAAP and other financial measures may differ from those used by other companies.

Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures

We present certain measures of our performance that are not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, also known as "GAAP." We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our performance by the investor community by highlighting the results of operations and the underlying profitability drivers of our business.

The following non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as substitutes for the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP:
Non-GAAP financial measures:Most directly comparable GAAP financial measures:
adjusted earningsnet income (loss) available to shareholders (1)
adjusted earnings, less notable itemsnet income (loss) available to shareholders (1)
adjusted revenuesrevenues
adjusted expensesexpenses
adjusted earnings per common shareearnings per common share, diluted (1)
adjusted earnings per common share, less notable itemsearnings per common share, diluted (1)
adjusted return on common equityreturn on common equity (2)
adjusted return on common equity, less notable itemsreturn on common equity (2)
adjusted net investment incomenet investment income
adjusted net investment income yieldnet investment income yield
__________________

(1) Brighthouse uses net income (loss) available to shareholders to refer to net income (loss) available to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders, and earnings per common share, diluted to refer to net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share.
(2) Brighthouse uses return on common equity to refer to return on Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders' equity.

8



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Reconciliations to the most directly comparable historical GAAP measures are included for those measures which are presented herein. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not accessible on a forward-looking basis because we believe it is not possible without unreasonable efforts to provide other than a range of net investment gains and losses and net derivative gains and losses, which can fluctuate significantly within or outside the range and from period to period and may have a material impact on net income (loss) available to shareholders.

Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Expenses

Adjusted earnings is a financial measure used by management to evaluate performance and facilitate comparisons to industry results. This financial measure, which may be positive or negative, focuses on our primary businesses by excluding the impact of market volatility, which could distort trends.

Adjusted earnings reflect adjusted revenues less (i) adjusted expenses, (ii) provision for income tax expense (benefit), (iii) net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and (iv) preferred stock dividends. Provided below are the adjustments to GAAP revenues and GAAP expenses used to calculate adjusted revenues and adjusted expenses, respectively.

The following items are excluded from total revenues in calculating the adjusted revenues component of adjusted earnings:

Net investment gains (losses);

Investment gains (losses) on trading securities measured at estimated fair value through net investment income; and

Net derivative gains (losses) ("NDGL"), excluding earned income and amortization of premium on derivatives that are hedges of investments or that are used to replicate certain investments, but do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment ("Investment Hedge Adjustments").

The following items are excluded from total expenses in calculating the adjusted expenses component of adjusted earnings:

Change in market risk benefits; and

Change in fair value of the crediting rate on experience-rated contracts and market value adjustments on institutional group annuities that are economically offset by gains (losses) on the related trading securities ("Market Value Adjustments").

The provision for income tax related to adjusted earnings is calculated using the statutory tax rate of 21%, net of impacts related to the dividends received deduction, tax credits and current period non-recurring items.

Consistent with GAAP guidance for segment reporting, adjusted earnings is also our GAAP measure of segment performance.

Adjusted Earnings per Common Share and Adjusted Return on Common Equity

Adjusted earnings per common share and adjusted return on common equity are measures used by management to evaluate the execution of our business strategy and align such strategy with our shareholders' interests.

9



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Adjusted earnings per common share is defined as adjusted earnings for the period divided by the weighted average number of fully diluted shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate adjusted earnings per share will differ from such shares used to calculate diluted net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share when the inclusion of dilutive shares has an anti-dilutive effect for one calculation but not for the other.

Adjusted return on common equity is defined as total annual adjusted earnings on a four quarter trailing basis, divided by the simple average of the most recent five quarters of total Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI.

Adjusted Net Investment Income

Adjusted net investment income is used by management to measure our performance, and we believe it enhances the understanding of our investment portfolio results. Adjusted net investment income represents GAAP net investment income plus Investment Hedge Adjustments less investment gains (losses) on trading securities.

Adjusted Net Investment Income Yield

Similar to adjusted net investment income, adjusted net investment income yield is used by management as a performance measure that we believe enhances the understanding of our investment portfolio results. Adjusted net investment income yield represents adjusted net investment income as a percentage of average quarterly asset carrying values. Asset carrying values exclude unrealized gains (losses), collateral received in connection with our securities lending program, freestanding derivative assets and collateral received from derivative counterparties. Investment fee and expense yields are calculated as a percentage of average quarterly asset estimated fair values. Asset estimated fair values exclude collateral received in connection with our securities lending program, freestanding derivative assets and collateral received from derivative counterparties.

Other Financial Disclosures

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses includes functional department expenses, public company expenses, certain investment expenses, retirement funding and incentive compensation.

Notable Items

Certain of the non-GAAP measures described above may be presented further adjusted to exclude notable items. Notable items reflect the unfavorable (favorable) after-tax impact on our results of certain unanticipated items and events, as well as certain items and events that were anticipated. The presentation of notable items and non-GAAP measures, less notable items is intended to help investors better understand our results and to evaluate and forecast those results.

Book Value per Common Share and Book Value per Common Share, excluding AOCI

Brighthouse uses the term "book value" to refer to "Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders' equity, including AOCI." Book value per common share is defined as ending Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders' equity, including AOCI, divided by ending common shares outstanding. Book value per common share, excluding AOCI, is defined as ending Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI, divided by ending common shares outstanding.

10



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Holding Company

Holding company means, collectively, Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC.

Holding Company Liquid Assets

Holding company liquid assets include liquid assets in Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC. Liquid assets are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and publicly-traded securities, excluding assets that are pledged or otherwise committed. Assets pledged or otherwise committed include assets held in trust.

Total Adjusted Capital

Total adjusted capital primarily consists of statutory capital and surplus, as well as the statutory asset valuation reserve. When referred to as “combined,” represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole.

Sales

Life insurance sales consist of 100 percent of annualized new premium for term life, first-year paid premium for whole life, universal life, and variable universal life, and total paid premium for indexed universal life. We exclude company-sponsored internal exchanges, corporate-owned life insurance, bank-owned life insurance, and private placement variable universal life.

Annuity sales consist of 100 percent of direct statutory premiums, except for fixed index annuity sales, which represents 100 percent of gross sales on directly written business and the proportion of assumed gross sales under reinsurance agreements. Annuity sales exclude certain internal exchanges. These sales statistics do not correspond to revenues under GAAP, but are used as relevant measures of business activity.

Risk-Based Capital Ratio

The risk-based capital ratio is a method of measuring an insurance company’s capital, taking into consideration its relative size and risk profile, in order to ensure compliance with minimum regulatory capital requirements set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. When referred to as “combined,” represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole. The reporting of our combined risk-based capital ratio is not intended for the purpose of ranking any insurance company or for use in connection with any marketing, advertising or promotional activities.
11



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
RevenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Premiums$168$173$186
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees533534543
Net investment income1,2581,3281,297
Other revenues129133136
Revenues before NIGL and NDGL2,0882,1682,162
Net investment gains (losses)(52)(23)(83)
Net derivative gains (losses)(509)(456)311
Total revenues$1,527$1,689$2,390
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$637$697$649
Interest credited to policyholder account balances493529561
Amortization of DAC and VOBA158159148
Change in market risk benefits748(349)893
Interest expense on debt383838
Other expenses439465455
Total expenses2,5131,5392,744
Income (loss) before provision for income tax(986)150(354)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(222)12(88)
Net income (loss)(764)138(266)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests212
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(766)137(268)
Less: Preferred stock dividends262526
Net income (loss) available to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common shareholders$(792)$112$(294)




12



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited, in millions)
As of
ASSETSMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale$81,232$82,014$80,640
Trading securities544506365
Equity securities767973
Mortgage loans22,62022,75523,051
Policy loans1,4581,4501,436
Limited partnerships and limited liability companies4,6734,6964,839
Short-term investments1,2361,1971,569
Other invested assets9,6177,9325,284
Total investments121,456120,629117,257
Cash and cash equivalents4,9075,3874,667
Accrued investment income1,3021,2601,267
Reinsurance recoverables20,31320,90320,454
Premiums and other receivables513676734
DAC and VOBA4,5204,5674,672
Current income tax recoverable161620
Deferred income tax asset1,7811,4421,808
Market risk benefit assets8501,060914
Other assets324332364
Separate account assets80,82185,52882,524
Total assets$236,803$241,800$234,681
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Future policy benefits$31,773$32,025$31,834
Policyholder account balances86,37987,95285,618
Market risk benefit liabilities8,5648,0639,165
Other policy-related balances3,9943,8933,866
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions4,6614,7053,904
Long-term debt3,1543,1553,155
Other liabilities11,8299,6469,311
Separate account liabilities80,82185,52882,524
Total liabilities231,175234,967229,377
Equity
Preferred stock, at par value
Common stock, at par value111
Additional paid-in capital13,86913,87013,939
Retained earnings (deficit)(1,452)(686)(1,387)
Treasury stock(2,699)(2,688)(2,644)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(4,156)(3,729)(4,670)
Total Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity5,5636,7685,239
Noncontrolling interests656565
Total equity5,6286,8335,304
Total liabilities and equity$236,803$241,800$234,681
13



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items, and Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders per Common Share to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items, per Common Share (Unaudited, in millions except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED EARNINGS, LESS NOTABLE ITEMS
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Net income (loss) available to shareholders$(792)$112$(294)
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(52)(23)(83)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities(10)(7)6
Less: Net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments
(509)(455)311
Less: Change in market risk benefits(748)349(893)
Less: Market value adjustments136(10)
Less: Provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments
27528140
Adjusted earnings (loss)239214235
Less: Notable items(12)(13)(10)
Adjusted earnings, less notable items$251$227$245
ADJUSTED EARNINGS, LESS NOTABLE ITEMS, PER COMMON SHARE (1)
Net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share$(13.82)$1.93$(5.04)
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(0.91)(0.40)(1.42)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities(0.17)(0.12)0.10
Less: Net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments
(8.88)(7.87)5.34
Less: Change in market risk benefits(13.05)6.04(15.33)
Less: Market value adjustments0.230.10(0.17)
Less: Provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments4.800.482.40
Less: Impact of inclusion of dilutive shares0.030.03
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share4.153.704.01
Less: Notable items(0.21)(0.22)(0.17)
Adjusted earnings, less notable items per common share$4.35$3.93$4.17
(1) Per share calculations are on a diluted basis and may not recalculate or foot due to rounding. See Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures discussion in this news release.

14



PUBLIC RELATIONS

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
11225 N. Community House Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277

bhf-20191104_g1a.jpg
Reconciliation of Net Investment Income to Adjusted Net Investment Income (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME (1)
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Net investment income$1,258$1,328$1,297
Add: Investment hedge adjustments
(1)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities
(10)(7)6
Adjusted net investment income$1,268$1,334$1,291

Reconciliation of Investment Income Yield to Adjusted Net Investment Income Yield
For the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME YIELD (1)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Investment income yield4.39%4.60%4.39%
Investment fees and expenses(0.15)%(0.16)%(0.14)%
Adjusted net investment income yield4.24%4.44%4.25%


Notable Items (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
NOTABLE ITEMS IMPACTING ADJUSTED EARNINGS
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Actuarial items and other insurance adjustments$12$13$10
Total notable items (1)$12$13$10
NOTABLE ITEMS BY SEGMENT
Annuities$—$—$10
Life(5)6
Run-off177
Corporate & Other
Total notable items (1)$12$13$10
(1) See Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures discussion in this news release.

15



Exhibit 99.2






Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
Financial Supplement
First Quarter 2026
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg    


Table of ContentsFinancial Results
1
Key Metrics
2
GAAP Statements of Operations
3
GAAP Balance Sheets
Earnings and Select Metrics from Segments
5
Statements of Adjusted Earnings by Segment
6
Annuities — Statements of Adjusted Earnings
7
Annuities — Select Operating Metrics
9
Life — Statements of Adjusted Earnings
10
Life — Select Operating Metrics
12
Run-off — Statements of Adjusted Earnings
13
Run-off — Select Operating Metrics
14
Corporate & Other — Statements of Adjusted Earnings and Select Operating Metrics
Other Information
16
Change in Market Risk Benefits and Net Derivative Gains (Losses)
17
Notable Items
18
Variable Annuity Separate Account Returns and Allocations
19
Summary of Investments
20
Statutory Statement of Operations Information
21
Statutory Balance Sheet and Surplus Information
Appendix
A-1
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
A-2
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures
A-6
Acronyms
A-7
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items, and Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders per Common Share to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items per Common Share
A-8
Reconciliation of Return on Common Equity to Adjusted Return on Common Equity, Excluding AOCI
A-9
Reconciliation of Total Revenues to Adjusted Revenues and Reconciliation of Total Expenses to Adjusted Expenses
A-10
Investment Reconciliation Details



Note: See the Appendix for non-GAAP financial information, definitions and reconciliations. Financial information, unless otherwise noted, is rounded to millions. Some financial information, therefore, may not sum to the corresponding total.

As used in this financial supplement, “Brighthouse Financial,” “Brighthouse,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg





Financial Results
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
1



Key Metrics (Unaudited, dollars in millions except per share amounts)
As of or For the Three Months Ended
Financial Results and Metrics (1)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Net income (loss) available to shareholders$(792)$112$453$60$(294)
Adjusted earnings (2)
$239$214$970$198$235
Adjusted earnings, less notable items (2)$251$227$261$198$245
Total corporate expenses (3)$227$234$205$202$239
Combined total adjusted capital (4)
$5,000$5,328$5,400$5,560$5,549
Combined risk-based capital ratio (4), (5)
430%-450%456%435%-455%405%-425%420%-440%
Stockholders' Equity
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity$5,563$6,768$6,363$5,673$5,239
Less: Preferred stock, net1,6991,6991,6991,6991,699
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, including AOCI$3,864$5,069$4,664$3,974$3,540
Less: AOCI(4,156)(3,729)(4,020)(4,257)(4,670)
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI $8,020$8,798$8,684$8,231$8,210
Return on Common Equity (1)
Return on common equity(4.0)%8.1%22.5%16.5%16.4%
Return on common equity, excluding AOCI(2.0)%3.9%10.4%6.9%6.3%
Adjusted return on common equity, excluding AOCI19.3%19.0%20.5%18.4%20.4%
Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted (1), (6)
Net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share$(13.82)$1.93$7.89$1.02$(5.04)
Adjusted earnings per common share$4.15$3.70$16.87$3.43$4.01
Adjusted earnings, less notable items per common share$4.35$3.93$4.54$3.43$4.17
Weighted average common shares outstanding57,735,32757,829,18657,512,90157,734,17058,697,818
Book Value Per Common Share
Book value per common share (1)$67.27$88.66$81.60$69.57$61.17
Book value per common share, excluding AOCI (1)$139.63$153.89$151.94$144.09$141.87
Ending common shares outstanding57,437,70957,171,21757,153,57157,122,49457,868,389
(1) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in the Appendix beginning on page A-2.
(2) See additional information regarding notable items on page 17.
(3) Includes functional department expenses, public company expenses, certain investment expenses, retirement funding and incentive compensation. Beginning in 2026, corporate expenses exclude certain transaction-related costs. Corporate expenses excluding certain transaction-related costs were $219 million, $200 million, $195 million and $234 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.
(4) Reflects preliminary statutory results as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2026. See additional information on page 21.
(5) The RBC ratio is reported as a preliminary range for all periods, except those ended December 31.
(6) For loss periods, dilutive shares were not included in the calculation of net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share or adjusted earnings (loss) per common share as inclusion of such shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
2



GAAP Statements of Operations (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
RevenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Premiums$168$173$170$166$186$168$186
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees533534531553543533543
Net investment income1,2581,3281,3341,2851,2971,2581,297
Other revenues129133143143136129136
Revenues before NIGL and NDGL2,0882,1682,1782,1472,1622,0882,162
Net investment gains (losses)(52)(23)48(39)(83)(52)(83)
Net derivative gains (losses)(509)(456)(410)(1,237)311(509)311
Total revenues$1,527$1,689$1,816$871$2,390$1,527$2,390
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$637$697$(252)$711$649$637$649
Interest credited to policyholder account balances493529561537561493561
Amortization of DAC and VOBA158159153149148158148
Change in market risk benefits748(349)289(1,101)893748893
Interest expense on debt38383838383838
Other expenses439465442444455439455
Total expenses2,5131,5391,2317782,7442,5132,744
Income (loss) before provision for income tax(986)15058593(354)(986)(354)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(222)121048(88)(222)(88)
Net income (loss)(764)13848185(266)(764)(266)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests212222
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(766)13747985(268)(766)(268)
Less: Preferred stock dividends26252625262626
Net income (loss) available to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common shareholders$(792)$112$453$60$(294)$(792)$(294)

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
3



GAAP Balance Sheets (Unaudited, in millions)
As of
ASSETSMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale$81,232$82,014$81,537$80,835$80,640
Trading securities544506528520365
Equity securities7679787473
Mortgage loans22,62022,75522,86222,99323,051
Policy loans1,4581,4501,4391,4251,436
Limited partnerships and limited liability companies4,6734,6964,8164,7984,839
Short-term investments1,2361,1977781,1701,569
Other invested assets9,6177,9328,8428,9325,284
Total investments121,456120,629120,880120,747117,257
Cash and cash equivalents4,9075,3876,6065,5404,667
Accrued investment income1,3021,2601,3501,2351,267
Reinsurance recoverables20,31320,90320,40020,70120,454
Premiums and other receivables513676844557734
DAC and VOBA4,5204,5674,6034,6364,672
Current income tax recoverable1616171720
Deferred income tax asset1,7811,4421,5311,6951,808
Market risk benefit assets8501,0609791,084914
Other assets324332342348364
Separate account assets80,82185,52887,12786,08582,524
Total assets$236,803$241,800$244,679$242,645$234,681
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Future policy benefits$31,773$32,025$32,021$31,974$31,834
Policyholder account balances86,37987,95288,70388,04685,618
Market risk benefit liabilities8,5648,0638,5298,0519,165
Other policy-related balances3,9943,8933,9183,9773,866
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions4,6614,7054,3473,9943,904
Long-term debt3,1543,1553,1553,1553,155
Other liabilities11,8299,64610,45111,6259,311
Separate account liabilities80,82185,52887,12786,08582,524
Total liabilities231,175234,967238,251236,907229,377
Equity
Preferred stock, at par value
Common stock, at par value11111
Additional paid-in capital13,86913,87013,89313,91813,939
Retained earnings (deficit)(1,452)(686)(823)(1,302)(1,387)
Treasury stock(2,699)(2,688)(2,688)(2,687)(2,644)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(4,156)(3,729)(4,020)(4,257)(4,670)
Total Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity5,5636,7686,3635,6735,239
Noncontrolling interests6565656565
Total equity5,6286,8336,4285,7385,304
Total liabilities and equity$236,803$241,800$244,679$242,645$234,681
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg






Earnings and
Select Metrics from
Segments

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
5



Statements of Adjusted Earnings by Segment (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted revenuesAnnuitiesLifeRun-offCorporate & OtherTotal
Premiums$79$89$—$—$168
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees3885788533
Net investment income771982681311,268
Other revenues117471129
Total adjusted revenues$1,355$248$363$132$2,098
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$124$170$343$—$637
Interest credited to policyholder account balances334295390506
Amortization of DAC and VOBA13721158
Interest expense on debt3838
Other operating costs360362815439
Total adjusted expenses9552564241431,778
Adjusted earnings (loss) before provision for income tax400(8)(61)(11)320
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)76(2)(13)(8)53
Adjusted earnings (loss) after provision for income tax324(6)(48)(3)267
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests22
Less: Preferred stock dividends2626
Adjusted earnings (loss)$324$(6)$(48)$(31)$239
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Adjusted revenuesAnnuitiesLifeRun-offCorporate & OtherTotal
Premiums$65$121$—$—$186
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees3965988543
Net investment income7531072721591,291
Other revenues13047(5)136
Total adjusted revenues$1,344$291$367$154$2,156
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$110$187$352$—$649
Interest credited to policyholder account balances3582760106551
Amortization of DAC and VOBA12622148
Interest expense on debt3838
Other operating costs363453611455
Total adjusted expenses9572814481551,841
Adjusted earnings (loss) before provision for income tax38710(81)(1)315
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)731(17)(5)52
Adjusted earnings (loss) after provision for income tax3149(64)4263
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests22
Less: Preferred stock dividends2626
Adjusted earnings (loss)$314$9$(64)$(24)$235

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
6
Annuities — Statements of Adjusted Earnings (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
Adjusted revenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Premiums$79$72$68$60$65$79$65
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees388364372385396388396
Net investment income771776770757753771753
Other revenues117122126129130117130
Total adjusted revenues$1,355$1,334$1,336$1,331$1,344$1,355$1,344
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$124$123$125$98$110$124$110
Interest credited to policyholder account balances334352357354358334358
Amortization of DAC and VOBA137138131127126137126
Interest expense on debt
Other operating costs360344348342363360363
Total adjusted expenses955957961921957955957
Adjusted earnings before provision for income tax400377375410387400387
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)76737178737673
Adjusted earnings$324$304$304$332$314$324$314

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
7
Annuities — Select Operating Metrics (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
VARIABLE AND SHIELD LEVEL ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE (1)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Account value, beginning of period$129,906$130,470$127,180$120,963$125,121
Premiums and deposits (2)2,1092,3422,3092,1882,201
Withdrawals, surrenders and contract benefits(4,670)(5,009)(4,594)(4,190)(4,156)
Net flows (3)(2,561)(2,667)(2,285)(2,002)(1,955)
Investment performance (4)(2,650)2,6216,1298,758(1,715)
Policy charges and other(467)(518)(554)(539)(488)
Account value, end of period$124,228$129,906$130,470$127,180$120,963
FIXED ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE (5)
Account value, beginning of period$17,820$18,456$19,339$19,355$19,577
Premiums and deposits (2)144469506504131
Withdrawals, surrenders and contract benefits(755)(1,277)(1,615)(688)(562)
Net flows (3)(611)(808)(1,109)(184)(431)
Interest credited159164170169168
Other36856(1)41
Account value, end of period$17,404$17,820$18,456$19,339$19,355
INSTITUTIONAL GROUP ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE (1)
Institutional group annuities account value, end of period
$595$569$584$566$401
INCOME ANNUITIES (1)
Income annuity insurance liabilities, end of period$4,750$4,788$4,755$4,645$4,583
(1) Includes general account and separate account.
(2) Includes premiums and deposits directed to the general account investment option of variable products.
(3) Deposits and withdrawals include policy exchanges.
(4) Includes the interest credited on the general account option of variable products.
(5) Includes fixed index annuities.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
8
Annuities — Select Operating Metrics (Cont.) (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
VARIABLE AND SHIELD LEVEL ANNUITY SALESMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Shield Level Annuities (1)$1,868$2,074$2,052$1,925$1,957$1,868$1,957
GMWB107118115109103107103
GMDB only55695567585558
GMIB3234434
Total variable and Shield Level annuity sales$2,033$2,263$2,225$2,105$2,122$2,033$2,122
FIXED AND INCOME ANNUITY SALES
Fixed index annuities (2)$87$142$126$89$26$87$26
Fixed deferred annuities5532437741210355103
Single premium immediate annuities2212525
Other fixed and income annuities1322313
Total fixed and income annuity sales$145$471$506$505$137$145$137
(1) Shield Level Annuities refers to our suite of structured annuities consisting of products marketed under various names.
(2) Represents 100% of gross sales on directly written business and the proportion of assumed gross sales under reinsurance agreements.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
9
Life — Statements of Adjusted Earnings (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
Adjusted revenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Premiums$89$101$102$104$121$89$121
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees57837478595759
Net investment income981111179710798107
Other revenues4344444
Total adjusted revenues$248$298$297$283$291$248$291
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$170$182$142$213$187$170$187
Interest credited to policyholder account balances29303028272927
Amortization of DAC and VOBA21212222222122
Interest expense on debt
Other operating costs36465453453645
Total adjusted expenses256279248316281256281
Adjusted earnings (loss) before provision for income tax(8)1949(33)10(8)10
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(2)19(7)1(2)1
Adjusted earnings (loss)$(6)$18$40$(26)$9$(6)$9

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
10
Life — Select Operating Metrics (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
LIFE ACCOUNT VALUE: GENERAL ACCOUNTMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Universal and variable universal life account value, beginning of period$2,627$2,615$2,605$2,597$2,590
Premiums and deposits (1)6166656269
Withdrawals, surrenders and contract benefits(33)(38)(36)(41)(46)
Net flows2828292123
Net transfers from (to) separate account81012810
Interest credited2729292627
Policy charges and other (61)(55)(60)(47)(53)
Universal and variable universal life account value, end of period$2,629$2,627$2,615$2,605$2,597
LIFE ACCOUNT VALUE: SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Variable universal life account value, beginning of period$6,860$6,859$6,632$6,125$6,419
Premiums and deposits3435343638
Withdrawals, surrenders and contract benefits(87)(83)(89)(71)(92)
Net flows(53)(48)(55)(35)(54)
Investment performance(249)118341605(180)
Net transfers from (to) general account(8)(10)(12)(8)(10)
Policy charges and other(53)(59)(47)(55)(50)
Variable universal life account value, end of period$6,497$6,860$6,859$6,632$6,125
(1) Includes premiums and deposits directed to the general account investment option of variable products.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
11
Life — Select Operating Metrics (Cont.) (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
LIFE SALESMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Total life sales$32$36$38$33$36$32$36
As of
LIFE INSURANCE IN-FORCEMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Whole Life
Life Insurance in-force, before reinsurance$15,931$16,098$16,280$16,441$16,666
Life Insurance in-force, net of reinsurance$2,737$2,761$2,799$2,818$2,855
Term Life
Life Insurance in-force, before reinsurance$306,263$312,477$319,061$325,210$331,301
Life Insurance in-force, net of reinsurance$253,538$258,169$263,178$267,845$272,711
Universal and Variable Universal Life
Life Insurance in-force, before reinsurance$40,235$41,053$41,500$41,726$41,735
Life Insurance in-force, net of reinsurance$30,886$31,603$31,915$32,026$31,926

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
12
Run-off — Statements of Adjusted Earnings (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
Adjusted revenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Premiums$—$—$—$2$—$—$—
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees88878590888888
Net investment income268305292283272268272
Other revenues7687777
Total adjusted revenues$363$398$385$382$367$363$367
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$343$392$(519)$400$352$343$352
Interest credited to policyholder account balances53566158605360
Amortization of DAC and VOBA
Interest expense on debt
Other operating costs28313229362836
Total adjusted expenses424479(426)487448424448
Adjusted earnings (loss) before provision for income tax(61)(81)811(105)(81)(61)(81)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(13)(23)170(22)(17)(13)(17)
Adjusted earnings (loss)$(48)$(58)$641$(83)$(64)$(48)$(64)

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
13
Run-off — Select Operating Metrics (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
UNIVERSAL LIFE WITH SECONDARY GUARANTEES ACCOUNT VALUEMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Account value, beginning of period$4,461$4,548$4,619$4,710$4,779
Premiums and deposits (1)152145146156157
Withdrawals, surrenders and contract benefits(26)(34)(20)(42)(20)
Net flows126111126114137
Interest credited3739393940
Policy charges and other(236)(237)(236)(244)(246)
Account value, end of period$4,388$4,461$4,548$4,619$4,710
As of
LIFE INSURANCE IN-FORCEMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Universal Life with Secondary Guarantees
Life Insurance in-force, before reinsurance$65,867$66,293$66,904$67,445$68,039
Life Insurance in-force, net of reinsurance$31,867$32,190$32,556$32,879$33,212
(1) Includes premiums and deposits directed to the general account investment option of variable products.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
14
Corporate & Other — Statements of Adjusted Earnings and Select Operating Metrics (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
Adjusted revenuesMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Premiums$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees
Net investment income131142148155159131159
Other revenues1253(5)1(5)
Total adjusted revenues$132$144$153$158$154$132$154
Adjusted expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
Interest credited to policyholder account balances909710310310690106
Amortization of DAC and VOBA
Interest expense on debt38383838383838
Other operating costs1544820111511
Total adjusted expenses143179149161155143155
Adjusted earnings before provision for income tax(11)(35)4(3)(1)(11)(1)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(8)(11)(9)(3)(5)(8)(5)
Adjusted earnings (loss) after provision for income tax(3)(24)134(3)4
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests212222
Less: Preferred stock dividends26252625262626
Adjusted earnings (loss)$(31)$(50)$(15)$(25)$(24)$(31)$(24)
INSTITUTIONAL SPREAD MARGIN BUSINESS ACCOUNT BALANCE
Institutional spread margin business account balance, end of period
$9,328$9,477$9,850$10,149$10,092

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg







Other Information

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
16



Change in Market Risk Benefits and Net Derivative Gains (Losses) (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
CHANGE IN MARKET RISK BENEFITSMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Market risk benefits mark-to-market$(835)$205$(424)$1,020$(999)$(835)$(999)
Market risk benefits fees, net of claims7515113697957595
Ceded reinsurance12(7)(1)(16)111211
Total change in market risk benefits$(748)$349$(289)$1,101$(893)$(748)$(893)

For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
NET DERIVATIVE GAINS (LOSSES)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Net derivative gains (losses):
Variable annuity and Shield hedges$(1,327)$(12)$1,310$1,073$(877)$(1,327)$(877)
Shield embedded derivatives805(354)(1,694)(2,103)1,1718051,171
ULSG hedges(8)(69)(10)(154)22(8)22
Other hedges and embedded derivatives21(20)(16)(54)(5)21(5)
Subtotal(509)(455)(410)(1,238)311(509)311
Investment hedge adjustments(1)1
Total net derivative gains (losses)$(509)$(456)$(410)$(1,237)$311$(509)$311

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
17



Notable Items (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
NOTABLE ITEMS IMPACTING ADJUSTED EARNINGSMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Actuarial items and other insurance adjustments$12$13$(709)$—$10$12$10
Total notable items (1)$12$13$(709)$—$10$12$10
NOTABLE ITEMS BY SEGMENT
Annuities$—$—$7$—$10$—$10
Life(5)6(11)(5)
Run-off177(705)17
Corporate & Other
Total notable items (1)$12$13$(709)$—$10$12$10
(1) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in the Appendix beginning on page A-2.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
18



Variable Annuity Separate Account Returns and Allocations (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT RETURNSMarch 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Total Quarterly VA separate account gross returns(1.84)%2.14%4.96%7.59%(0.54)%
TOTAL VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT ALLOCATIONS
Percent allocated to equity funds31.81%32.56%32.61%32.54%31.28%
Percent allocated to bond funds/other funds9.50%9.20%9.13%9.04%9.58%
Percent allocated to target volatility funds18.14%17.77%17.85%17.81%18.41%
Percent allocated to balanced funds40.55%40.47%40.41%40.61%40.73%

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
19



Summary of Investments (Unaudited, dollars in millions)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Amount% of TotalAmount% of Total
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. corporate securities$38,33630.34%$38,90930.88%
Foreign corporate securities11,1038.79%11,4979.12%
Residential mortgage-backed securities8,8797.03%8,5326.77%
U.S. government and agency securities6,6635.27%6,7115.32%
Asset-backed securities6,1024.83%6,0594.81%
Commercial mortgage-backed securities5,8404.62%5,8704.66%
State and political subdivision securities3,4142.70%3,4942.77%
Foreign government securities8950.71%9420.75%
Total fixed maturity securities81,23264.29%82,01465.08%
Trading securities5440.43%5060.40%
Equity securities760.06%790.06%
Mortgage loans:
Commercial mortgage loans12,1349.60%12,3239.78%
Residential mortgage loans6,0524.79%5,9764.74%
Agricultural mortgage loans4,6443.68%4,6563.70%
Allowance for credit losses(210)(0.17)%(200)(0.16)%
Total mortgage loans, net22,62017.90%22,75518.06%
Policy loans1,4581.15%1,4501.15%
Limited partnerships and limited liability companies4,6733.70%4,6963.73%
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments6,1434.86%6,5845.22%
Other invested assets:
Derivatives:
Equity market7,7156.11%6,1214.86%
Interest rate2780.22%2970.23%
Foreign currency exchange rate4360.35%3500.28%
Credit190.01%110.01%
Total derivatives8,4486.69%6,7795.38%
ICOLI8370.66%8220.65%
FHLB common stock2170.17%2170.17%
Other1150.09%1140.10%
Total other invested assets9,6177.61%7,9326.30%
Total investments and cash and cash equivalents$126,363100.00%$126,016100.00%

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Adjusted net investment income yield (1)
4.24%4.44%4.40%4.28%4.25%
(1) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in the Appendix beginning on page A-2.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
20



Statutory Statement of Operations Information (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
COMBINED REVENUES AND EXPENSES (1)PRELIMINARY
March 31,
2026 (2)
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
PRELIMINARY
March 31,
2026 (2)
March 31,
2025
Total revenues (Line 9)$5,000$3,002$2,293$1,455$4,809$5,000$4,809
Total benefits and expenses before dividends to policyholders (Line 28)
$3,600$2,919$3,679$2,360$3,584$3,600$3,584
COMBINED NET INCOME (LOSS) (1), (3)
Gain (loss) from operations net of taxes and dividends to policyholders (Line 33)
$1,400$122$(1,333)$(921)$1,225$1,400$1,225
Net realized capital gains (losses), net of taxes and certain transfers to interest maintenance reserve (Line 34)
(500)(434)599(643)(784)(500)(784)
Net income (loss) (Line 35)
$900$(312)$(734)$(1,564)$441$900$441
COMBINED CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) (3), (4)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) recorded in surplus, net of tax (Lines 38, 39, 46 & 47)$(1,000)$133$508$1,414$(119)$(1,000)$(119)
(1) Combined statutory results are for Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY and New England Life Insurance Company.
(2) Reflects preliminary statutory results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
(3) Combined net income (loss) and combined change in net unrealized gain (loss) should be considered in aggregate for a more complete understanding of our business, including realized and unrealized gains (losses) associated with our variable annuities and Shield hedges and other equity risk management strategies.
(4) Combined statutory results are for Brighthouse Life Insurance Company and New England Life Insurance Company.


bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
21



Statutory Balance Sheet and Surplus Information (Unaudited, in millions)
As of
COMBINED ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND CAPITAL AND SURPLUS (1)                                                    PRELIMINARY
March 31,
2026 (2)
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Total assets (Line 28)
$197,000$201,005$203,382$202,943$193,978
Total liabilities (Line 28)$193,500$197,152$199,492$198,900$189,859
Total capital and surplus (Line 38)
$3,500$3,853$3,890$4,043$4,119
COMBINED TAC AND RBC RATIO (1), (3)
Combined total adjusted capital
$5,000$5,328$5,400$5,560$5,549
Combined risk-based capital ratio (4)
430%-450%456%435%-455%405%-425%420%-440%
DIVIDENDS PAID TO HOLDING COMPANY (1), (3)
Total dividends paid$—$—$—$—$—
(1) Combined statutory results are for Brighthouse Life Insurance Company and New England Life Insurance Company.
(2) Reflects preliminary statutory results as of March 31, 2026.
(3) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in the Appendix beginning on page A-2.
(4) The RBC ratio is reported as a preliminary range for all periods, except those ended December 31.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg







Appendix

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-1



Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This financial supplement, and any related oral statements, contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intend,” “goal,” “target,” “guidance,” “forecast,” “preliminary,” “objective,” “continue,” “aim,” “plan,” “believe” and similar expressions or the negative of those expressions or verbs, identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only Brighthouse Financial’s beliefs regarding future events, which may by their nature be inherently uncertain, and some of which may be outside Brighthouse Financial’s control.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors include, among others, Brighthouse Financial’s ability to complete the merger on the timeframe or in the manner currently anticipated or at all, including due to a failure to obtain the regulatory approvals required for the closing of the merger or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; the effect of the pendency of the merger on Brighthouse Financial’s ongoing business and operations, including disruption to Brighthouse Financial’s business relationships, the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, or the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Aquarian Capital or Brighthouse Financial following announcement of the merger; restrictions on the conduct of Brighthouse Financial’s business prior to the closing of the merger and on Brighthouse Financial’s ability to pursue alternatives to the merger; the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; differences between actual experience and actuarial assumptions and the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's actuarial models; higher risk management costs and exposure to increased market risk due to guarantees within certain of Brighthouse Financial's products; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's risk management strategy and the impacts of such strategy on volatility in Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures and the negative effects on Brighthouse Financial's statutory capital; material differences between actual outcomes and the sensitivities calculated under certain scenarios that Brighthouse Financial may utilize in connection with its risk management strategies; the impact of interest rates on Brighthouse Financial's future ULSG policyholder obligations and net income volatility; the potential material adverse effect of changes in accounting standards, practices or policies applicable to Brighthouse Financial; loss of business and other negative impacts resulting from a downgrade or a potential downgrade in Brighthouse Financial's financial strength or credit ratings; the availability of reinsurance and the ability of the counterparties to Brighthouse Financial's reinsurance or indemnification arrangements to perform their obligations thereunder; heightened competition, including with respect to service, product features, product mix, scale, price, actual or perceived financial strength, claims-paying ratings, credit ratings, e-business capabilities and name recognition; Brighthouse Financial's ability to market and distribute its products through distribution channels and maintain relationships with key distribution partners; any failure of third parties to provide services Brighthouse Financial needs, any failure of the practices and procedures of such third parties and any inability to obtain information or assistance it needs from third parties; the ability of Brighthouse Financial's subsidiaries to pay dividends to it, and its ability to pay dividends to its shareholders and repurchase its common stock; the risks associated with climate change; the adverse impact of public health crises, extreme mortality events or similar occurrences on Brighthouse Financial's business and the economy in general; the impact of adverse capital and credit market conditions, including with respect to Brighthouse Financial's ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital; the impact of economic conditions in the capital markets and the U.S. and global economy, as well as geopolitical events, tariffs imposed or threatened by the U.S. or foreign governments, military actions or catastrophic events, on Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures as well as its investment portfolio, including on realized and unrealized losses and impairments, net investment spread and net investment income; the financial risks that Brighthouse Financial's investment portfolio is subject to, including credit risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, market valuation risk, liquidity risk, real estate risk, derivatives risk, and other factors outside Brighthouse Financial's control; the impact of changes in regulation and in supervisory and enforcement policies or interpretations thereof on Brighthouse Financial's insurance business or other operations; the potential material negative tax impact of potential future tax legislation that could make some of Brighthouse Financial's products less attractive to consumers or increase our tax liability; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's policies, procedures and processes in managing risk; the loss or disclosure of confidential information, damage to Brighthouse Financial's reputation and impairment of its ability to conduct business effectively as a result of any failure in cyber- or other information security systems; whether all or any portion of the tax consequences of Brighthouse Financial's separation from MetLife, Inc. are not as expected, leading to material additional taxes or material adverse consequences to tax attributes that impact Brighthouse Financial; other factors that may affect future results of Brighthouse Financial; and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.
Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the parties undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Risks or uncertainties (i) that are not currently known to the parties, (ii) that the parties currently deem to be immaterial or (iii) that could apply to any company could also materially adversely affect the future results of Brighthouse Financial. Additional information concerning certain factors is contained in Brighthouse Financial’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-2



Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures

Our definitions of non-GAAP and other financial measures may differ from those used by other companies.

Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures

We present certain measures of our performance that are not calculated in accordance with GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our performance by the investor community by highlighting the results of operations and the underlying profitability drivers of our business.

The following non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as substitutes for the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP:

Non-GAAP financial measures:Most directly comparable GAAP financial measures:
(i)adjusted earnings(i)net income (loss) available to shareholders (1)
(ii)adjusted earnings, less notable items(ii)net income (loss) available to shareholders (1)
(iii)adjusted revenues(iii)revenues
(iv)adjusted expenses(iv)expenses
(v)adjusted earnings per common share(v)earnings per common share, diluted (1)
(vi)adjusted earnings per common share, less notable items(vi)earnings per common share, diluted (1)
(vii)adjusted return on common equity(vii)return on common equity (2)
(viii)adjusted return on common equity, less notable items(viii)return on common equity (2)
(ix)
adjusted net investment income
(ix)net investment income
(x)
adjusted net investment income yield
(x)
net investment income yield
__________________
(1) Brighthouse uses net income (loss) available to shareholders to refer to net income (loss) available to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common shareholders, and earnings per common share, diluted to refer to net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share.
(2) Brighthouse uses return on common equity to refer to return on Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders' equity.

Reconciliations to the most directly comparable historical GAAP measures are included for those measures which are presented herein. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not accessible on a forward-looking basis because we believe it is not possible without unreasonable efforts to provide other than a range of net investment gains and losses and net derivative gains and losses, which can fluctuate significantly within or outside the range and from period to period and may have a material impact on net income (loss) available to shareholders.

Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Expenses

Adjusted earnings is a financial measure used by management to evaluate performance and facilitate comparisons to industry results. This financial measure, which may be positive or negative, focuses on our primary businesses by excluding the impact of market volatility, which could distort trends.

Adjusted earnings reflect adjusted revenues less (i) adjusted expenses, (ii) provision for income tax expense (benefit), (iii) net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and (iv) preferred stock dividends. Provided below are the adjustments to GAAP revenues and GAAP expenses used to calculate adjusted revenues and adjusted expenses, respectively.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-3



Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures (Cont.)


The following items are excluded from total revenues in calculating the adjusted revenues component of adjusted earnings:

Net investment gains (losses);

Investment gains (losses) on trading securities measured at estimated fair value through net investment income; and

Net derivative gains (losses), excluding earned income and amortization of premium on derivatives that are hedges of investments or that are used to replicate certain investments, but do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment (“Investment Hedge Adjustments”).

The following items are excluded from total expenses in calculating the adjusted expenses component of adjusted earnings:

Change in market risk benefits; and

Change in fair value of the crediting rate on experience-rated contracts and market value adjustments on institutional group annuities that are economically offset by gains (losses) on the related trading securities (“Market Value Adjustments”).

The provision for income tax related to adjusted earnings is calculated using the statutory tax rate of 21%, net of impacts related to the dividends received deduction, tax credits and current period non-recurring items.

Consistent with GAAP guidance for segment reporting, adjusted earnings is also our GAAP measure of segment performance.

Adjusted Earnings per Common Share and Adjusted Return on Common Equity

Adjusted earnings per common share and adjusted return on common equity are measures used by management to evaluate the execution of our business strategy and align such strategy with our shareholders’ interests.

Adjusted earnings per common share is defined as adjusted earnings for the period divided by the weighted average number of fully diluted shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate adjusted earnings per share will differ from such shares used to calculate diluted net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share when the inclusion of dilutive shares has an anti-dilutive effect for one calculation but not for the other.

Adjusted return on common equity is defined as total annual adjusted earnings on a four quarter trailing basis, divided by the simple average of the most recent five quarters of total Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI.

Adjusted Net Investment Income

Adjusted net investment income is used by management to measure our performance, and we believe it enhances the understanding of our investment portfolio results. Adjusted net investment income represents GAAP net investment income plus Investment Hedge Adjustments less investment gains (losses) on trading securities.


bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-4



Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures (Cont.)


Adjusted Net Investment Income Yield

Similar to adjusted net investment income, adjusted net investment income yield is used by management as a performance measure that we believe enhances the understanding of our investment portfolio results. Adjusted net investment income yield represents adjusted net investment income as a percentage of average quarterly asset carrying values. Asset carrying values exclude unrealized gains (losses), collateral received in connection with our securities lending program, freestanding derivative assets and collateral received from derivative counterparties. Investment fee and expense yields are calculated as a percentage of average quarterly asset estimated fair values. Asset estimated fair values exclude collateral received in connection with our securities lending program, freestanding derivative assets and collateral received from derivative counterparties.

Other Financial Disclosures

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses includes functional department expenses, public company expenses, certain investment expenses, retirement funding and incentive compensation.

Notable Items

Certain of the non-GAAP measures described above may be presented further adjusted to exclude notable items. Notable items reflect the unfavorable (favorable) after-tax impact on our results of certain unanticipated items and events, as well as certain items and events that were anticipated. The presentation of notable items and non-GAAP measures, less notable items is intended to help investors better understand our results and to evaluate and forecast those results.

Book Value per Common Share and Book Value per Common Share, excluding AOCI

Brighthouse uses the term “book value” to refer to “Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, including AOCI.” Book value per common share is defined as ending Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, including AOCI, divided by ending common shares outstanding. Book value per common share, excluding AOCI, is defined as ending Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI, divided by ending common shares outstanding.

Holding Company

Holding company means, collectively, Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC.

Holding Company Liquid Assets

Holding company liquid assets include liquid assets in Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC. Liquid assets are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and publicly-traded securities, excluding assets that are pledged or otherwise committed. Assets pledged or otherwise committed include assets held in trust.

Total Adjusted Capital

Total adjusted capital primarily consists of statutory capital and surplus, as well as the statutory asset valuation reserve. When referred to as “combined,” represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-5



Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures (Cont.)


Other Financial Disclosures (cont.)

Sales

Life insurance sales consist of 100 percent of annualized new premium for term life, first-year paid premium for whole life, universal life, and variable universal life, and total paid premium for indexed universal life. We exclude company-sponsored internal exchanges, corporate-owned life insurance, bank-owned life insurance, and private placement variable universal life.

Annuity sales consist of 100 percent of direct statutory premiums, except for fixed index annuity sales, which represents 100 percent of gross sales on directly written business and the proportion of assumed gross sales under reinsurance agreements. Annuity sales exclude certain internal exchanges. These sales statistics do not correspond to revenues under GAAP, but are used as relevant measures of business activity.

Risk-Based Capital Ratio

The risk-based capital ratio is a method of measuring an insurance company’s capital, taking into consideration its relative size and risk profile, in order to ensure compliance with minimum regulatory capital requirements set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. When referred to as “combined,” represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole. The reporting of our combined risk-based capital ratio is not intended for the purpose of ranking any insurance company or for use in connection with any marketing, advertising or promotional activities.
bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-6



Acronyms
AOCIAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
DACDeferred policy acquisition costs
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GMDBGuaranteed minimum death benefits
GMIBGuaranteed minimum income benefits
GMWBGuaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits
ICOLIInsurance company-owned life insurance
NDGLNet derivative gains (losses)
NIGLNet investment gains (losses)
RBCRisk-based capital
TACTotal adjusted capital
ULSGUniversal life insurance with secondary guarantees
VAVariable annuity
VOBAValue of business acquired

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-7



Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items, and Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Available to Shareholders per Common Share to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share and Adjusted Earnings, Less Notable Items per Common Share (Unaudited, in millions except per share data)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED EARNINGS, LESS NOTABLE ITEMS (1)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Net income (loss) available to shareholders$(792)$112$453$60$(294)$(792)$(294)
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(52)(23)48(39)(83)(52)(83)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities (10)(7)7(6)6(10)6
Less: Net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments(509)(455)(410)(1,238)311(509)311
Less: Change in market risk benefits(748)349(289)1,101(893)(748)(893)
Less: Market value adjustments136(10)6(10)13(10)
Less: Provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments2752813738140275140
Adjusted earnings (loss)239214970198235239235
Less: Notable items(12)(13)709(10)(12)(10)
Adjusted earnings, less notable items$251$227$261$198$245$251$245
ADJUSTED EARNINGS, LESS NOTABLE ITEMS PER COMMON SHARE (1), (2)
Net income (loss) available to shareholders per common share$(13.82)$1.93$7.89$1.02$(5.04)$(13.82)$(5.04)
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(0.91)(0.40)0.83(0.68)(1.42)(0.91)(1.42)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities (0.17)(0.12)0.12(0.10)0.10(0.17)0.10
Less: Net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments(8.88)(7.87)(7.13)(21.44)5.34(8.88)5.34
Less: Change in market risk benefits(13.05)6.04(5.02)19.07(15.33)(13.05)(15.33)
Less: Market value adjustments0.230.10(0.17)0.10(0.17)0.23(0.17)
Less: Provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments4.800.482.380.662.404.802.40
Less: Impact of inclusion of dilutive shares0.030.030.030.03
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share4.153.7016.873.434.014.154.01
Less: Notable items
(0.21)(0.22)12.33(0.17)(0.21)(0.17)
Adjusted earnings, less notable items per common share$4.35$3.93$4.54$3.43$4.17$4.35$4.17
(1) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in this Appendix.
(2) Per share calculations are on a diluted basis and may not recalculate or foot due to rounding. For loss periods, dilutive shares were not included in the calculation as inclusion of such shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-8



Reconciliation of Return on Common Equity to Adjusted Return on Common Equity, Excluding AOCI (Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Four Quarters Cumulative Trailing Basis
ADJUSTED EARNINGS
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Net income (loss) available to shareholders$(167)$331$865$562$511
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(66)(97)(147)(255)(336)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities(16)76
Less: Net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments(2,612)(1,792)(2,332)(2,021)(1,454)
Less: Change in market risk benefits4132681,4061,085340
Less: Market value adjustments15(8)(1)(1)
Less: Provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments478343224250304
Adjusted earnings$1,621$1,617$1,707$1,504$1,652
Five Quarters Average Stockholders' Equity Basis
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC.’S COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY, EXCLUDING AOCI
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity$5,921$5,800$5,552$5,107$4,812
Less: Preferred stock, net1,6991,6991,6991,6991,699
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity4,2224,1013,8533,4083,113
Less: AOCI(4,166)(4,391)(4,470)(4,750)(4,981)
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI$8,388$8,492$8,323$8,158$8,094
Five Quarters Average Common Stockholders' Equity Basis
ADJUSTED RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY, EXCLUDING AOCI
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Return on common equity(4.0)%8.1%22.5%16.5%16.4%
Return on AOCI4.0%(7.5)%(19.4)%(11.8)%(10.3)%
Return on common equity, excluding AOCI(2.0)%3.9%10.4%6.9%6.3%
Less: Return on net investment gains (losses)(0.8)%(1.1)%(1.8)%(3.1)%(4.2)%
Less: Return on investment gains (losses) on trading securities(0.2)%—%0.1%—%0.1%
Less: Return on net derivative gains (losses), excluding investment hedge adjustments(31.1)%(21.1)%(28.0)%(24.8)%(18.0)%
Less: Return on change in market risk benefits4.9%3.2%16.9%13.3%4.2%
Less: Return on market value adjustments0.2%(0.1)%—%—%—%
Less: Return on provision for income tax (expense) benefit on reconciling adjustments5.7%4.0%2.7%3.1%3.8%
Adjusted return on common equity, excluding AOCI19.3%19.0%20.5%18.4%20.4%

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-9



Reconciliation of Total Revenues to Adjusted Revenues and Reconciliation of Total Expenses to Adjusted Expenses (Unaudited, in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Total revenues$1,527$1,689$1,816$871$2,390$1,527$2,390
Less: Net investment gains (losses)(52)(23)48(39)(83)(52)(83)
Less: Investment gains (losses) on trading securities(10)(7)7(6)6(10)6
Less: Net derivative gains (losses)(509)(456)(410)(1,237)311(509)311
Less: Investment hedge adjustments1(1)
Total adjusted revenues$2,098$2,174$2,171$2,154$2,156$2,098$2,156
Total expenses$2,513$1,539$1,231$778$2,744$2,513$2,744
Less: Change in market risk benefits748(349)289(1,101)893748893
Less: Market value adjustments(13)(6)10(6)10(13)10
Total adjusted expenses$1,778$1,894$932$1,885$1,841$1,778$1,841

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg


Financial Supplement
A-10



Investment Reconciliation Details (Unaudited, dollars in millions)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
NET INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
March 31,
2026
March 31,
2025
Investment portfolio gains (losses)$(26)$(14)$52$(5)$(31)$(26)$(31)
Investment portfolio credit loss (provision) release and (writedowns)(26)(9)(4)(34)(52)(26)(52)
Net investment gains (losses)$(52)$(23)$48$(39)$(83)$(52)$(83)

For the Three Months Ended
ADJUSTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME YIELD (1)March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
September 30,
2025
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2025
Investment income yield4.39%4.60%4.54%4.41%4.39%
Investment fees and expenses(0.15)%(0.16)%(0.14)%(0.13)%(0.14)%
Adjusted net investment income yield4.24%4.44%4.40%4.28%4.25%
(1) See definitions for Non-GAAP and Other Financial Disclosures in this Appendix.

bhfgraphic-buildforwhatsah.jpg

FAQ

How did Brighthouse Financial (BHF) perform in Q1 2026 on a GAAP basis?

Brighthouse Financial reported a GAAP net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share, for Q1 2026. This compares with a net loss of $294 million, or $5.04 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.

What were Brighthouse Financial’s adjusted earnings for Q1 2026?

Adjusted earnings for Q1 2026 were $239 million, or $4.15 per diluted share, slightly above $235 million, or $4.01, in Q1 2025. Adjusted earnings, less notable items, were $251 million, or $4.35 per diluted share, versus $245 million a year earlier.

How strong were Brighthouse Financial’s capital and liquidity metrics in Q1 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Brighthouse Financial reported statutory combined total adjusted capital of $5.0 billion and an estimated combined RBC ratio between 430% and 450%. The company also held $0.9 billion of holding company liquid assets, supporting its financial resilience.

What were Brighthouse Financial’s annuity and life sales in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Brighthouse Financial generated $2.2 billion of annuity sales, led by $1.9 billion from Shield Level Annuities, and $32 million of life sales. Both annuity and life sales declined modestly compared with prior quarters and the same period in 2025.

What are the key details of the pending Aquarian Capital merger with Brighthouse Financial (BHF)?

An affiliate of Aquarian Capital LLC has agreed to acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at about $4.1 billion. Shareholders approved the merger on February 12, 2026, and closing is expected in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

How did segment performance look for Brighthouse Financial in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, the Annuities segment produced adjusted earnings of $324 million, while the Life segment recorded an adjusted loss of $6 million. The Run-off segment showed an adjusted loss of $48 million, and Corporate & Other posted an adjusted loss of $31 million.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

6 documents