BHF
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Financial Services - Insurance - Life Investor Relations →
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) closed at $59.35 as of 2026-03-20, trading 16.8% above its 200-week moving average of $50.82. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 18.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 16, BHF is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 404 weeks of data, BHF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BHF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.9%.
With a market cap of $3.4 billion, BHF is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 7.4%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 16.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 7.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BHF would have grown to $148, compared to $270 for the S&P 500. BHF has returned 5.1% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BHF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BHF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying BHF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.2% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +19.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +10.4% vs +38.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BHF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BHF has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +14.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Feb 2020 | 85 | 41.6% | -8.4% | +48.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Mar 2021 | 53 | 63.9% | +11.3% | +65.6% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.4% | +20.5% | +48.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 4 | 4.2% | +17.0% | +45.9% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 3 | 6.5% | +14.6% | +48.9% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 9 | 12.2% | +28.6% | +29.9% |
| Jul 2024 | Nov 2024 | 14 | 11.4% | +0.6% | +29.2% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 4 | 5.6% | +35.3% | +23.7% |
| Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.5% | N/A | +24.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 | 1 | 1.9% | N/A | +21.6% |
| Jul 2025 | Sep 2025 | 7 | 12.7% | N/A | +28.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 3 | 6.3% | N/A | +25.5% |
| Average | 15 | — | +14.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BHF below its 200-week moving average?
No. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) is currently 16.8% above its 200-week moving average of $50.82. It would need to fall to $50.82 to cross below the line.
What is BHF's 200-week moving average price?
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $50.82 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BHF drops below its 200-week moving average?
BHF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is BHF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BHF as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 16 (oversold). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 7.4%. Price-to-book is 0.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BHF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.8 years, $100 invested in BHF would have grown to $148, compared to $270 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. BHF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20