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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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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.

DON'T BUY

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

PARTIAL BUY

Has been hammered and he doesn't expect a lot of downside from here. If buying, take 1/3 of your position now. If the forthcoming quarter (Nov 5) turns out well he would consider getting another 1/3 followed by the remaining 1/3 after the next quarter.

BUY

New management has cut the dividend in order to bring down the risk level of the company. Well positioned in Asia. Yields about 2.5%. For a long-term investor, this is an attractive level.

TOP PICK

Stumbled very badly by taking on some risks that they failed to hedge. Since then they have taken dramatic steps to shore up their balance sheet as well as improve their capital position. Recently took more steps to decrease their sensitivity to equity market movements.

DON'T BUY

Used to own because they were the premier life insurance company in the east. What they discovered was a leveraged play on the N.A. stock market due to the high number of annuities and segregated funds that were not hedged. Would look at it again once they look at the unhedged position.

COMMENT

Have a Chinese play that is fascinating as he is very positive on Asia. Disappointed that they cut the dividends. It will be okay later on but there is no rush to buy it.

BUY

New management is taking a lot of risks out of the business, which is key. Very strong growth prospects, which may take a couple of years. Great franchise in Asia where all the growth is coming from. Also great franchise in North America, which will continue to grow.

BUY

Likes it. Has a potential to earn over $3 a share. They are diversified, growing international. Buy only half your position now.

TOP PICK

Cut their dividends, which was unexpected. Most financials have too much leverage and not enough capital. They are building fortress capital in order to make sure it never happens again. Expect this quarter will be a challenging one as well but longer-term a strong capital means they can take more risks and make more money.

HOLD

Not as positive on insurance companies as he is on the banking sector as they have credit problems on their bond portfolios as well as some volatility to earnings. Expects returns to be lower than what they have been.

HOLD

Took a half position and is watching it carefully. Looking for a pretty good return over the next year or 2. Expecting the dividend will go back up in the next year or two.

BUY

Feels they didn't have to take the dividend cut, which caught everybody by surprise but management felt they needed a fortress of capital to cover any risks. Likes the stock and thinks next year's earnings will be well in excess of $2. Trading at less than 10X earnings. Tremendous upside.

TRADE

Dividend cut was surprising but a good move. Insurance companies have been trading at a discount to the banks.

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