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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.69

+0.02 (0.03%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed perspectives from various analysts, reflecting both its potential and current market position. While many experts acknowledge MFC's solid dividend yield and growth prospects, particularly in Asia, concerns about valuation and market conditions persist. The stock appears to be trading around 2x book value and has shown slow but steady growth, attracting attention from those looking for income rather than explosive growth. The consensus among experts is to proceed with caution and consider market pullbacks for optimal entry points, though some view the stock as a good long-term hold due to its stable dividend and cash flow. Overall, while there are positive signs, such as asset management improvements and capital growth, analysts advise careful monitoring given the mixed signals surrounding the broader financial sector's performance.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

Reported great 1st quarter earnings and announced it on the same day the market went down. There will probably be some resistance even when the market gets better and will struggle to get through $19. Likes their exposure to China. A long-term hold.

DON'T BUY

It turned down and looked like it would recover, but suddenly it fell below the 200-day moving average. If it breaks below $17 you are looking at a $10 stock.

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.

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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.

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