Short Interest in Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAO) Expands By 210.0%

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BHFAO) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,300 shares, an increase of 210.0% from the August 31st total of 3,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 102,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average trading volume of 102,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Brighthouse Financial Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of BHFAO stock opened at $16.28 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $17.43 and its two-hundred day moving average is $18.87. Brighthouse Financial has a 12 month low of $14.19 and a 12 month high of $25.70.

Brighthouse Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 10th were given a $0.4219 dividend. This represents a $1.69 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.4%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 10th.

About Brighthouse Financial

Brighthouse Financial, Inc provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. The Annuities segment consists of variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities for contract holders' needs for protected wealth accumulation on a tax-deferred basis, wealth transfer, and income security.