Morgan Stanley Adjusts Price Target for Brighthouse Financial to $42, Maintains Underweight Rating

Morgan Stanley has adjusted its price target for Brighthouse Financial (BHF) to $42, down from $45, while maintaining an Underweight rating. Analysts predict an average target price of $59, indicating a 20.93% upside from the current price of $48.79. The estimated GF Value for BHF in one year is $115.24, suggesting a 136.2% upside.

Morgan Stanley has revised its price target for Brighthouse Financial (BHF) to $42, down from the previous $45, while maintaining an Underweight rating. This adjustment reflects the analyst's expectations for the stock to underperform compared to other covered firms.

The new price target implies a decrease of 6.67% from the previous target [2]. Despite this, analysts predict an average target price of $59, indicating a potential 20.93% upside from the current price of $48.79 [1]. The estimated GF Value for BHF in one year is $115.24, suggesting a 136.2% upside [3].

The company's recent earnings report showed mixed results, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.17 missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.72. However, revenue for the quarter was up 6.1% year-over-year, reaching $2.16 billion [1].

The stock has been active in mid-day trading, with a 6.2% increase on July 14, 2025, to $50.27. The trading volume for the day was 2,299,783 shares, significantly higher than the average volume of 861,362 [1].

Institutional investors and hedge funds have shown interest in Brighthouse Financial, with several increasing their stakes in the first quarter. For instance, Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position by 188.0%, now owning 622 shares [1].

Brighthouse Financial provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States, operating through three segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. The company's market capitalization is $2.89 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.03 and a beta of 0.88 [1].

References
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/brighthouse-financial-nasdaqbhf-price-target-lowered-to-4200-at-morgan-stanley-2025-07-14/
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2975399/brighthouse-financial-bhf-morgan-stanley-lowers-price-target-bhf-stock-news
[3] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2979608/brighthouse-financial-bhf-nears-acquisition-by-aquarian-holdings-bhf-stock-news