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Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -53% from a year earlier and -47% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 47.4%, net earnings $328M (38.5% of revenue).
Brighthouse Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $853M (-53% year over year), operating margin 47.4%, net earnings $328M, operating cash flow −$476M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $853M | -47% | -53% |
| Operating profit | $404M | -67% | -31% |
| Net earnings | $328M | -67% | -32% |
| Operating cash flow | −$476M | — | -507% |
What changed
Revenue was $853.0M in Q3 2026, down 53% year over year and down 47% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $404.0M, a 47.4% margin (up 15.1 points year over year). Total costs fell 64% while revenue fell 53%. Net earnings were $328.0M, down 32% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.3%.
Operating cash flow was −$476.0M. Working capital and other items used $806.0M.
Questions
What was Brighthouse Financial's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -53% from a year earlier and -47% from the quarter before.
Was Brighthouse Financial profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $404M (47.4% of revenue) and net earnings $328M.