Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

The calculation of earnings per common share was as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(In millions, except share and per share data)
Net income (loss) available to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s common shareholders	$	9	$	(200)	$	(510)	$	(725)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic	61,956,829		66,722,046		62,496,801		67,294,437
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	298,501		—		—		—
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted	62,255,330		66,722,046		62,496,801		67,294,437
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	0.12	$	(3.01)	$	(8.17)	$	(10.77)
Diluted	$	0.12	$	(3.01)	$	(8.17)	$	(10.77)