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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

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 Asian exposure, which he loves. However still in the penalty box for cutting dividends. Until they get out of this, there is no real rush to get into it.

DON'T BUY

Spent the last year trying to put its capital base back in “fortress” category. A couple of things are holding the company back. 1) It is most exposed of all the insurance companies to equity markets. 2) Pending changes to some of the capital requirements could put a crimp in the seg fund business.

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.

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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.

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