Weiss lowers Brookfield Wealth Solutions stock to Hold

Brookfield Wealth Solutions stock was trading at USD 36.42 on the NYSE on October 1, 2026 at 3:22 p.m. ET, down USD 0.10, or 0.27 percent, from the prior close of USD 36.52. The latest analyst change came on September 8, 2026, when Weiss Ratings lowered its rating from Hold (C) to Hold (C-), as MarketBeat reported.

Hold rating follows second-quarter results

Brookfield Wealth Solutions reported second-quarter earnings per share of USD 0.07 on August 13, 2026, compared with USD 0.06 in the same period a year earlier. The result and the rating update place profitability at the center of the current stock discussion.

The company also paid a USD 0.07 dividend on September 29, 2026. MarketBeat reported that the payout ratio stood at 107.69 percent, placing the distribution above the quarterly earnings figure.

Insurance platform drives the business

Brookfield Wealth Solutions describes itself as an investment-led insurance organization serving individuals and institutions through retirement services, wealth protection products and capital solutions. Its operating businesses include retail and institutional annuities, commercial property and casualty insurance, life insurance and reinsurance, according to the company's investor-relations site.

The company reported second-quarter revenue of USD 4.11 billion and net income of USD 139.4 million for the period ended June 30, 2026. Operating cash flow was USD 1.3 billion in the same quarter, while total assets stood at USD 198.6 billion. These figures show a large asset base alongside earnings that remain sensitive to insurance investment results.

Stock remains near its yearly low

On October 1, 2026, the NYSE quote stood inside a USD 35.79 to USD 49.86 52-week range, with the market capitalization at USD 12.1 billion. The current level was USD 0.63 above the 52-week low, equal to 1.76 percent above that mark, while the distance to the high was USD 13.44.

For investors, the key contrast is clear: second-quarter earnings per share improved from USD 0.06 to USD 0.07 year over year, but the Hold (C-) rating and the payout ratio of 107.69 percent keep attention on earnings quality and dividend coverage.