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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.42

+1.50 (2.50%)

as of Sep 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 3, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered a mixture of opinions from analysts following its recent quarterly report, which showcased positive developments despite facing challenges such as a new tax on its products for mainland Chinese residents. The company is noted for its strong presence in Asia and steady growth in its wealth management segment, which remains a highlight in its long-term strategy. However, some experts express caution, labeling MFC as a bit overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, currently trading over 2x book value. The financial landscape for insurers in Canada appears competitive, with both MFC and its peers like TD exhibiting relatively robust performance, yet the consensus leans toward a cautious approach due to market conditions. Overall, while MFC benefits from high dividends and solid asset management, uncertainties related to its exposure to market fluctuations warrant careful monitoring for potential entry points.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

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.

TOP PICK

Surprised that they cut their dividend and so deeply. Growth potential is higher than any other Canadian lifecos. Likes the growth in their Asian business.

BUY

Had a low of about $10 and rallied to about $25 and managed to get above its 200 day moving average, which is currently around $17-$18. Had a tiny correction in the beginning of August. This is a wonderful entry point.

BUY

Very strong life insurance company. The cut in dividends was just to protect the balance sheet. Also planning on making some acquisitions. 2% yield. Likes their growth prospects.

TOP PICK

Investors were not happy with the 50% cut in dividends. An out of favour stock. New management has refocused efforts. Undervalued now. Best upside of all financials. $26 short-term but looking out 18-24 months he could see $31.

COMMENT

Prefers the bonds but not their stocks. Bonds are trading at a premium yield from what they probably should be. Stock is highly correlated to the stock market because of their variable annuities/segregated funds.

BUY

Once people get more comfortable with that they are hopefully at the end of the write-offs and the new management it should be a pickup in the stock.

TOP PICK

A contrarian call. Last quarter was horrible. Cut the dividend in half. Thinks all the bad news is in the stock. Sooner or later they are going to have a decent quarter. The business benefits by both the stock market and bond market doing well.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 23/08. Down 40.91%.) But more at around $10.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Supports their decision to cut dividends as they are now building capital at the rate of $800 million extra, as they want to get their investment grade ratings back to previous levels. Would look to buy this at $20 or below.

COMMENT

Manulife (MFC-T) versus Great West (GWO-T)? Manulife is much more equity market sensitive as it has a higher portfolio of guaranteed variable annuities. Great West has much less exposure and their guarantee is not as aggressive. Manulife’s new management team has decided to de-risk the business and build up capital, which is one of the reasons they cut the dividend. Good exposure geographically.

COMMENT

Even cutting dividend in half was not enough to drive the stock down to where it had been. Could see it getting back into the low $30’s in 2 or 3 years.

TOP PICK

Cut the dividend in August and the stock dropped and has not recovered. They went to a scare last year that they don't want to repeat so they are having to build up their capital.

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