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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

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57.19

+0.15 (0.26%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting a range of perspectives on its current standing and future potential. Several analysts highlight the company's strong dividend yield and its robust performance in Asia, suggesting it may be a worthwhile long-term investment, particularly for those seeking income rather than growth. However, concerns regarding earnings fluctuations, market pullbacks, and comparisons with peers like Sun Life Financial indicate that MFC may not be as attractive as other options in the life insurance sector. Many experts recognize the potential for capital appreciation, yet they caution that the stock faces headwinds, especially when considering broader market dynamics and the performance of similar financial institutions. There is a prevailing sentiment that the stock remains a reliable choice, albeit needing careful monitoring amidst potential market corrections.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

DON'T BUY

Has been in the penalty box since they cut their dividend. Until they come out, he wouldn't be a buyer. There are others he prefers.

DON'T BUY

Was ready to buy back in when they cut the dividend. There is a lack of confidence in management in terms of are they going to do what they say are going to do. Very low yield. Prefers Power Financial (PWF-T).

DON'T BUY

Financial seasonality runs from mid-January until April 14. Not a big fan of this company. Still linked to the market and will probably do well when the market does well. Chart shows a bearish pattern with lower highs.

HOLD

Results have been disappointing over the last few quarters. Will be coming out with new results this week. In the doghouse at the moment. Earnings are hard to project.

HOLD

Doesn’t like it. He is an earnings guy. You want to see an increase in earnings. It’s a value investment. Right now they just don’t have the earnings but if you hold it long enough it will go up.

COMMENT

This one and Sun Life (SLF-T) have almost identical seasonality. Usually they reach a very important low right around the end of February and then take a very good move right through until the end of May. They then go flat for a time. Reporting earnings next week, which should be very good. Technically it has a base and is not moving much.

DON'T BUY

Expects a lot of visibility on their earnings coming up very shortly. Will probably take 2 or 3 quarters to get the confidence back. Avoiding this sector altogether at the moment.

TOP PICK

Insurance industry used to trade at a premium to the banking industry but is now at a discount. Has very strong franchise in Canada, US and internationally. Having capital is not a problem for them anymore.

BUY

CEO doing a reasonably good job. It was the previous CEO that was a problem. Core business is doing very well. If we see rising interest rates and a rising stock market, they will do reasonable well.

TOP PICK

Banks have had a run-up but lifecos have lagged this recent move. He expects the markets are going to recover.

COMMENT

Pretty fairly valued. Believes the market is going to be much better over the next several years. They should be a beneficiary. Likes the diversification, especially in the Asian market.

STRONG BUY

Growing aggressively in emerging markets. Very cheap. Has chronically under performed and trading at its lowest valuations. Will benefit if interest rates rise, as he expects them to. Will be a very stable, low growth company.

DON'T BUY

Likelihood of increasing dividends in the next year would be a surprise to him. Still not sure how regulators are going to deal with Life Insurance companies capital. His calculations show that this one has the highest upside potential in the financials but doesn't know how long it will take to get there.

DON'T BUY

His least favourite in the lifecos. Operationally has been the best in North America with great growth potential in the far east. Got hung up with segregated funds in Canada and variable annuities in the US. Doesn't think they are even at half yet of hedging their portfolio. Will take a long time for investor confidence to come back.

TOP PICK

Did their last security issue to build a better financial picture for themselves. Doesn't think it's going up over the next 6 months but likes it for the long term. Price to Book is only about 1.3 times. Have growth in the US through John Hancock and in Asia.

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