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Brookfield Wealth Solutions Q3 net income rises to $863M

Quarterly distributable operating earnings and net income were above 2025 levels, while nine-month net income was below its prior-year figure.

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Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (BNT) reported third-quarter distributable operating earnings of $519 million, versus $427 million a year earlier, and net income of $863 million, versus $608 million. For the first nine months, distributable operating earnings were $1.445 billion, versus $1.262 billion, while net income was $410 million, versus $842 million. Total assets were $203.851 billion as of September 30, 2026.

The company originated $4 billion of annuity sales across its retail and pension risk transfer channels, and deployed over $8 billion into Brookfield-originated strategies at an average target yield of 8%. It reported approximately $33 billion of cash and short-term liquid investments and approximately $42 billion of long-term liquid investments across its investment portfolios.

It expects to complete the previously announced corporate simplification transaction with Brookfield Corporation on December 1, 2026, subject to all closing conditions being satisfied or waived. Class A shares of Brookfield Corporation Ltd. are expected to begin trading on the NYSE and TSX under BN on December 3, 2026; BNT shareholders are not required to take action. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2026 will receive a $0.07-per-share cash distribution on December 31, 2026.

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  • Moderate pointThird-quarter distributable operating earnings: $519 million versus $427 million a year earlier.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter net income: $863 million versus $608 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month distributable operating earnings: $1.445 billion versus $1.262 billion.

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  • Minor pointNine-month net income: $410 million versus $842 million.

Filing Explained

The simplification remains expected for December 1, subject to closing conditions.

This Brookfield Wealth Solutions Form 6-K reports third-quarter results and specifies that each BNT Class A exchangeable share is exchangeable one-for-one for a Brookfield Corporation Class A share; the separate simplification remains expected for December 1, 2026, subject to closing conditions.

The release also says Class A shares receive distributions at the same per-share amount as cash dividends paid on Brookfield Class A shares.

The company defines distributable operating earnings (DOE) as a non-GAAP performance measure based on net income after applicable taxes, with specified items excluded, including depreciation, deferred taxes, transaction costs, and certain investment and insurance-reserve gains and losses.

Distributable operating earnings $519 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $427 million in the comparable 2025 period
Net income $863 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $608 million in the comparable 2025 period
Distributable operating earnings $1.445 billion Nine months ended September 30, 2026; $1.262 billion in the comparable 2025 period
Net income $410 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; $842 million in the comparable 2025 period
Annuity sales $4 billion Third-quarter sales across retail and pension risk transfer channels
Investment strategy deployment Over $8 billion Brookfield-originated strategies; average target yield of 8%
Liquid investments Approximately $33 billion in cash and short-term liquid investments; approximately $42 billion in long-term liquid investments Across the company's investment portfolios
Cash distribution $0.07 per share Payable December 31, 2026
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What did BNT report in third-quarter 2026 earnings?

BNT reported distributable operating earnings of $519 million and net income of $863 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026; the comparable 2025 figures were $427 million and $608 million, respectively.

Who qualifies for BNT's December 2026 cash distribution?

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2026 will receive $0.07 per share on December 31, 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-40509

 

 

BROOKFIELD WEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

 

91 Front Street, 1st Floor
Hamilton, HM12
Bermuda

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 


INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Exhibit Index 

Exhibit Description of Exhibit
  
99.1 Press Release dated November 12, 2026

SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.

  BROOKFIELD WEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD.    
    
   
Date: November 12, 2026 By:  /s/ Thomas Corbett    
   Name: Thomas Corbett
   Title:   Chief Financial Officer
   

EXHIBIT 99.1

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Announces Strong Third Quarter Results

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, stated, “Our business continues to deliver strong results as we execute on our growth strategy and leverage Brookfield’s global investment capabilities. We are making meaningful progress optimizing our U.K. operations, expanding our distribution capabilities and repositioning our investment portfolio to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. With a strong capital base and a growing global platform, we remain well positioned to deliver durable earnings and long-term growth.”

Unaudited
As of and for the periods ended September 30
(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 2026  2025  2026  2025
Total assets$203,851 $152,821 $203,851 $152,821
Distributable operating earnings1 519  427  1,445  1,262
Net income 863  608  410  842
Net income per each class A share2$0.07 $0.06 $0.21 $0.18
  1. See Non-GAAP and Performance Measures on page 7 and a reconciliation from net income on page 6.
  2. Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.


Third Quarter Highlights

  • Originated $4 billion of annuity sales across our retail and pension risk transfer channels.
  • Deployed over $8 billion into Brookfield originated strategies across our investment portfolio at an average target yield of 8%.
  • Continued to optimize the Just Group platform, including deploying £1.3 billion into Brookfield investment strategies and advancing initiatives to improve long-term returns.

Operating Update

We recognized $519 million and $1.4 billion of distributable operating earnings (“DOE”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $427 million and $1.3 billion in the prior year periods, respectively. The current period DOE reflects a full quarter of contribution from Just Group, and higher net investment income as a result of organic growth and continued asset redeployment into our Brookfield strategies, as well as continued improvement in underwriting results within our Property and Casualty segment.

We recorded net income of $863 million and $410 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $608 million and $842 million in the prior year periods, respectively. The net income includes the benefit of our strong DOE performance coupled with favorable movements related to unrealized mark-to-market on inflation derivatives and insurance reserves.

Today, we are in a strong liquidity position, with approximately $33 billion of cash and short-term liquid investments across our investment portfolios, and another approximately $42 billion of long-term liquid investments. These liquid assets position us well to meet policyholder obligations and support the ongoing rotation of our portfolio into higher yielding investment strategies.

Corporate Simplification Update

We expect to complete the previously announced corporate simplification transaction of our Company and Brookfield Corporation (the “Transaction”) on December 1, 2026, subject to all closing conditions being satisfied or waived. Class A shares of Brookfield Corporation Ltd. are expected to begin trading on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol “BN” on December 3, 2026.

Shareholders of our Company are not required to take any action.

Regular Distribution Declaration

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2026 (the “Record Date”) will receive a cash distribution of $0.07 per share on December 31, 2026.

Brookfield Corporation Operating Results

An investment in class A shares of our company is intended to be, as nearly as practicable, functionally and economically, equivalent to an investment in the Brookfield class A shares. A summary of Brookfield Corporation’s third quarter operating results is provided below:

Unaudited
For the periods ended September 30
(US$ millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Last Twelve Months Ended
 2026  2025  2026  2025
Net income of consolidated business1$1,914 $284 $5,340 $1,655
Net income attributable to Brookfield shareholders2 1,305  219  2,514  996
Distributable earnings before realizations3 1,496  1,333  5,815  5,385
– Per Brookfield class A share3,4 0.64  0.56  2.47  2.27
Distributable earnings3 1,718  1,487  6,403  6,027
– Per Brookfield class A share3,4 0.73  0.63  2.72  2.54
  1. Consolidated basis – includes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.
  2. Excludes amounts attributable to non-controlling interests.
  3. See Reconciliation of Net Income to Distributable Earnings on page 6 and Non-IFRS and Performance Measures on page 9 of Brookfield Corporation’s press release dated November 12, 2026.
  4. Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect Brookfield Corporation’s three-for-two stock split completed on October 9, 2025.


Brookfield Corporation net income above is presented under IFRS. Given the economic equivalence, we expect that the market price of the class A shares of our company will be impacted significantly by the market price of the Brookfield class A shares and the business performance of Brookfield as a whole. In addition to carefully considering the disclosure made in this news release in its entirety, shareholders are strongly encouraged to carefully review Brookfield Corporation’s letter to shareholders, supplemental information and its other continuous disclosure filings. Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Brookfield Corporation’s disclosure on its website under the Reports & Filings section at bn.brookfield.com.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

      
Unaudited
(US$ millions)
 September 30  December 31
  2026   2025
Assets     
      
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $12,795  $13,489
Investments  156,352   109,569
Reinsurance funds withheld  1,549   1,435
Accrued investment income  1,615   892
Deferred policy acquisition costs  11,905   11,683
Reinsurance recoverables and deposit assets  11,038   12,151
Other assets  8,597   7,962
Total assets  203,851   157,181
      
Liabilities and equity     
      
Policyholders’ account balances  98,140   94,411
Future policy benefits  50,509   16,249
Policy and contract claims  6,693   7,277
Market risk benefits  4,242   4,536
Unearned premium reserve  1,354   1,272
Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities  2,809   3,157
Corporate borrowings  2,672   628
Non-recourse borrowings  7,044   4,857
Other liabilities  13,052   6,877
      
Class A and class B1,369  1,378 
Class C15,626  16,208 
Non-controlling interest341 17,336 331 17,917
Total liabilities and equity $203,851  $157,181
        


Consolidated Statements of Operations

Unaudited
For the periods ended September 30
(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 2026   2025   2026   2025 
Net premiums and other policy revenue$1,252  $1,002  $4,132  $3,532 
Net investment income, including funds withheld 2,201   1,493   5,828   4,408 
Net investment gains (losses), including funds withheld 196   431   (438)  641 
Total revenues 3,649   2,926   9,522   8,581 
        
Benefits and claims paid on insurance contracts (1,654)  (744)  (4,611)  (2,930)
Interest sensitive contract benefits (655)  (534)  (1,988)  (1,555)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (383)  (380)  (1,094)  (1,082)
Change in fair value of insurance-related derivatives and embedded derivatives 441   185   534   (146)
Change in fair value of market risk benefits 436   (310)  189   (625)
Operating expenses (488)  (274)  (1,416)  (981)
Interest expense (161)  (112)  (409)  (267)
Total benefits and expenses (2,464)  (2,169)  (8,795)  (7,586)
Net income before income taxes 1,185   757   727   995 
Income tax expense (322)  (149)  (317)  (153)
Net income$863  $608  $410  $842 
        
Attributable to:       
Class A and class B shareholders1$5  $4  $15  $12 
Class C shareholder 850   579   374   746 
Non-controlling interest 8   25   21   84 
 $863  $608  $410  $842 
  1. Class A shares receive distributions at the same amount per share as the cash dividends paid on each Brookfield class A share.


Summarized Financial Results

Reconciliation of Net Income to Distributable Operating Earnings

Unaudited
For the periods ended September 30
(US$ millions)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 2026   2025   2026  2025 
Net income$863  $608  $410 $842 
Unrealized net investment losses (gains), including funds withheld (196)  (431)  438  (641)
Mark-to-market losses (gains) on insurance contracts and other net assets (490)  132   171  951 
  177   309   1,019  1,152 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) 239   55   65  (124)
Transaction costs 58   12   213  67 
Depreciation 45   51   148  167 
Distributable operating earnings1$519  $427  $1,445 $1,262 
  1. Non-GAAP measure – see Non-GAAP and Performance Measures on page 7.


Additional Information

The statements contained herein are based primarily on information that has been extracted from our financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, which have been prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP” or “GAAP”).

Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ Board of Directors have reviewed and approved this document, including the summarized unaudited consolidated financial statements prior to its release.

Information on our distributions can be found on our website under Stock & Distributions/Distribution History.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (NYSE, TSX: BNT) is focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of retirement services, wealth protection products and tailored capital solutions. Each class A exchangeable limited voting share of Brookfield Wealth Solutions is exchangeable on a one-for-one basis with a class A limited voting share of Brookfield Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BN). For more information, please visit our website at bnt.brookfield.com or contact:

Communications & Media:
Kerrie McHugh
Tel: (212) 618-3469
Email: kerrie.mchugh@brookfield.com
 Investor Relations:
Ben Sassi
Tel: (416) 369-5722
Email: ben.sassi@brookfield.com
   

Non-GAAP and Performance Measures

This news release and accompanying financial statements are based on US GAAP, unless otherwise noted.

We make reference to Distributable operating earnings. We define distributable operating earnings as net income after applicable taxes excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes related to basis and other changes, and breakage and transaction costs, as well as certain investment and insurance reserve gains and losses, including gains and losses related to asset and liability matching strategies, non-operating adjustments related to changes in cash flow assumptions for future policy benefits, and change in market risk benefits, and is inclusive of returns on equity invested in certain variable interest entities and our share of adjusted earnings from our investments in certain associates. Distributable operating earnings is a measure of operating performance. We use distributable operating earnings to assess our operating results.

We provide additional information on key terms and non-GAAP measures in our filings available at bnt.brookfield.com.

Notice to Readers

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (“Brookfield Wealth Solutions” or “our” or “we”) is not making any offer or invitation of any kind by communication of this news release and under no circumstances is it to be construed as a prospectus or an advertisement.

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management’s current estimates, assumptions and expectations regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies, capital management and outlook of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Brookfield Corporation and their respective subsidiaries, as well as the outlook for North American and international economies for the current fiscal year and subsequent periods. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements referring to the growth of our business, international expansion, investment opportunities, expected future deployment of capital and financial earnings and all statements relating to the proposed Transaction and its expected impact on our business. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “foresees,” “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Although we believe that our anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable estimates, assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Brookfield Wealth Solutions or Brookfield Corporation to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) investment returns that are lower than target; (ii) the impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and market factors in the countries in which we do business; (iii) the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates and heightened inflationary pressures; (iv) global equity and capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing and refinancing within these markets; (v) strategic actions including acquisitions and dispositions; and the ability to complete and effectively integrate acquisitions into existing operations and the ability to attain expected benefits; (vi) changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition (including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates); (vii) the ability to appropriately manage human capital; (viii) the effect of applying future accounting changes; (ix) business competition; (x) operational and reputational risks; (xi) technological change; (xii) changes in government regulation and legislation within the countries in which we operate; (xiii) governmental investigations and sanctions; (xiv) litigation; (xv) changes in tax laws; (xvi) ability to collect amounts owed; (xvii) catastrophic events, including but not limited to, earthquakes, hurricanes, epidemics and pandemics; (xviii) the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments including terrorist acts and cyberterrorism; (xix) the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; (xx) the failure of effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting and other risks; (xxi) health, safety and environmental risks; (xxii) the maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; (xxiii) the existence of information barriers between certain businesses within our asset management operations; (xxiv) risks specific to our business segments; and (xxv) factors detailed from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States.

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect our results. Readers are urged to consider the foregoing risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. Except as required by law, Brookfield Wealth Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Past performance is not indicative of or a guarantee of future results. There can be no assurance that comparable results will be achieved in the future, that future investments will be similar to the historic investments discussed herein, that targeted returns, growth objectives, diversification or asset allocations will be met or that an investment strategy or investment objectives will be achieved (because of economic conditions, the availability of investment opportunities or otherwise).

Certain of the information contained herein is based on or derived from information provided by independent third-party sources. While Brookfield Wealth Solutions believes that such information is accurate as of the date it was produced and that the sources from which such information has been obtained are reliable, Brookfield Wealth Solutions does not make any assurance, representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, reasonableness or completeness of any of the information or the assumptions on which such information is based, contained herein, including but not limited to, information obtained from third parties, and undue reliance should not be put on them.

No statements contained herein with respect to tax consequences are intended to be, or should be construed to be, legal or tax advice, and no representation is made with respect to tax consequences. Shareholders are urged to consult their legal and tax advisors with respect to their circumstances.

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