Brighthouse Financial Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Expenses

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted net income of $4.17 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.6%. The bottom line declined 1.8% year over year.The results reflected lower premiums and escalating expenses, offset by improved adjusted net investment income. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Behind the HeadlinesTotal operating revenues of$ 2.2 billion increased 6.1% year over year, driven by higher universal life and ...