Brighthouse Financial price target raised to $54 from $46 at Jefferies

Jefferies raised the firm’s price target on Brighthouse Financial to $54 from $46 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The analyst has tuned more constructive on U.S. life insurance. The macro and market environment is generally more positive for the sector today than it has been since 2012, yet price-to-earnings multiples remain low, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Expected catalysts include benefits from “higher for longer” interest rates, lack of sizable commercial real estate-related credit losses and continued stable excess capital positions, says the firm.