BHF Should I Buy
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Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHF) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term focus and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The upcoming $4.1 billion merger with Aquarian Capital, which offers a $70 per share payout, provides a strong positive catalyst. Despite the downgrade by Barclays, the stock's valuation appears to have factored in the merger, making it a compelling opportunity for long-term gains.
The MACD is slightly negative and contracting, RSI is neutral at 58.469, and moving averages are converging, indicating no strong trend. The stock is trading near its pivot level of 63.881, with minor resistance at 64.206 and support at 63.556.
Shareholders approved a $4.1 billion all-cash merger with Aquarian Capital, offering $70 per share upon completion. Net income and EPS have shown significant YoY growth in Q3 2025, with net income up 202% and EPS up 220.33%.
Barclays downgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Overweight, citing that the Aquarian deal is already priced into the valuation. Revenue dropped by 10.01% YoY in Q3 2025.
In Q3 2025, revenue dropped by 10.01% YoY to $1.816 billion. However, net income increased by 202% YoY to $453 million, and EPS rose by 220.33% YoY to 7.88. Gross margin remained unchanged.
Barclays downgraded the stock to Equal Weight with a $65 price target, citing cautious optimism on life insurers and the belief that the Aquarian deal is already factored into the valuation.
