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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

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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HOLD

Announced a $2.5 billion share issue, which caught everybody by surprise. Hopes that they will use this for good acquisitions. Fundamentally it is worth more than $19 a share and expects it to trend upwards.

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Prefers Great West (GWO-T) because of their yield. This one and Sun Life (SLF-T) are more levered to the stock market. Likes their growth opportunities in China once they get their new team in place. They cut the dividend and are still smarting from this.

BUY

3rd quarter had a lot of charges and write-downs but the earnings power is still there.

COMMENT

Stock has broken below what should have been its support. If you own, use a $19 stoploss because if that amount triggers you are looking at $12 again.

COMMENT

Bought half a position. A “show me” story. He will watch, look at the earnings and if it appeals to him he will add to his position otherwise will sell.

DON'T BUY

$26 stock price is not too far-fetched if we get the US consumer coming back and there is economic growth in the developed world and there is continued recovery. Extremely exposed to what happens in the equity markets.

PARTIAL SELL

Problem with the lifecos in that they have a fair amount of business being done in the equity market through mutual fund sales. If equity markets come under pressure this will hit their earnings. He is lessening his holdings.

BUY

Lifecos are down basically because the market is down because of credit and stock market concerns. If you have any kind of time horizon you can't go wrong.

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DON'T BUY

Wants to talk people out of the insurance sector. Would rather be in bank stocks.

DON'T BUY

This is a leveraged call on the stock market. If you are bullish on the stock market, you can stick with this one. If you are concerned, as he is, then you shouldn't go into this. Just a little bit shy of its Fair Market Value.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Nov 3/08, Down 9.86%) Reduced holdings because of the disappointment.

TOP PICK

Been front-page news for a long time. Cut in dividend. They are getting their books in order but once we get out of this, they are trading significantly cheaper than competitors. There is good upside.

BUY

Building up their reserves. They got hit over the last market cycle. We’re through the worst of it. As people retire they will want more of their guaranteed products. They are growing internationally. He would buy after their next quarter because they are redoing some of their assumptions, then he would be a buyer long term.

BUY

Recently cut their dividend to make it more inline with their cash flow and earnings power. Over time it is a very well managed company. Great exposure to the Asian market, stock trading at a decent yield and earnings multiple. Would look at buying it here.

DON'T BUY

manulife Income Plus: Interesting product. Money locked in for 20 years. He would not want to be in this space.

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