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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

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54.00

+0.50 (0.93%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) is viewed positively by numerous analysts, with many highlighting its robust growth potential, especially in the Asian market and wealth management. The company has successfully increased its dividend yield, currently sitting at approximately 4-5%, while its price-to-earnings (PE) ratio remains attractive compared to peers in the banking sector. Analysts have noted concerns over potential earnings drops but maintain a long-term positive outlook, suggesting that MFC is suitable for income-focused investors. While many emphasize the reliability of MFC's dividend and its strong position in life insurance, there are mixed feelings regarding its growth prospects compared to other financial institutions. Overall, the sentiment leans towards MFC being a solid choice for those seeking steady income and moderate growth, but some experts advise caution regarding market volatility.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

7.68% Bonds maturing 2019? If you are a trader you’ve probably made the lion’s share of your capital gain and you could think about exiting in the next 3 to 6 months. If you hold on until maturity, 7.68% is a very nice yield.

DON'T BUY

Prefers Sun Life (SLF-T), which yields about 4.5%. Had some issues last year. Almost became a 2X proxy on the market because of their leveraged ETF. Since then have raised equity twice and cut the dividend. Expects Canadian insurance industry can do quite well.

BUY

Have lots of capital. There will be some volatility for the next little while. Great franchise in Canada and US and a growing franchise in Asia. Likes the prospects in 3 to 5 years from now.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Keep having bad news and it keeps getting in the penalty box but he thinks that things are going to come this year.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 8/09. Up 25.41%.) Still a buy.

BUY

Likes this company. Valuations looks more compelling than the banks. Good long-term hold.

TOP PICK

A contrarian pick because so many people where so badly hurt when dividend was cut and then by a share issue. On of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Thinks reserves will turn out to be too high and dividend will rise.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Thinks we have seen the worst of the slide in the insurance sector. Maybe a little too expensive at this point.

BUY

Can see $30 in 2-3 years. Have a lot of growth in Asia. As credit concerns ease and equity markets go sideways to slightly higher their credit and capital will get better increasing their multiple.

DON'T BUY

This one is very tricky. Has been a big disappointment. Will probably stall out at around $22 and probably slide there for a while.

BUY

Now getting their house in order but there is still a degree of scepticism based on what would happen to capital requirements in another market meltdown. If you are looking out 2 to 3 years, it is a Buy.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute) Not too keen on them. How well can they invest the premiums while they are holding onto them.

BUY

It will be higher in a couple of years. He believes in the management. Great diversity. Great levered play on the Canadian market and economy. Good story with lots of life left in it.

BUY

Likes a number of things about it. Trades at book value. Likes life insurance business in Asia. Question mark lies in its exposure to the markets. He thinks that is discounted in stock price and continues to buy it.

HOLD

Same predicament as the rest of us as investors. It has to invest premiums in the market, which is difficult. Has new boss who take action like trimming the dividend. He is not sure what the future is. He doesn’t think it will go anywhere. Has halved his position.

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