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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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COMMENT

Reporting Aug 6th and apparently there will be more write-offs.

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TOP PICK

Senior insurance bond maturing in 10 years, 7.768% coupon yielding 5.4%, about 1.8% more than the government. Canadian financial system is very strong. Very well capitalized and he expects it to return to profitability soon.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Insurance companies were torn down during the financial crisis but on recovery have been leading the way up but was not on the basis of very solid underpinning. A tremendous company but still some possible disappointments in earnings going forward. (Added to his positions at $9 but would look at it at around $20.)

HOLD

If we are coming out of the bear market, which he thinks we are, it should do well

TOP PICK

World-class company in the insurance field. Got into trouble over the variable guaranteed investment certificates but are working their way out of this. Keep at 11X PE.

DON'T BUY

Was the world's leading life insurance company with great balance sheet, management and strong growth prospects in the far east. Turned out it was a leveraged play on the North American stock market. As long as there segregated funds dominate their earnings volatility he is not going to buy.

BUY

Has had to put a lot of additional reserves on to cover their guaranteed annuities. If you are positive on the equity markets, the stock should do well. Most geographically diverse of all the life insurance companies. New management will be more conservative.

TOP PICK

Capital Trust II maturing 12/31/19. A hybrid security so it falls under their tier 1 debt. Can be converted into preferred shares. 6.5% yield, which is 3% over government.

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HOLD

Basically this has become a call on the general market and really doesn't have much to do with insurance at this time. Wouldn't Buy but would continue to Hold. 4.8% yield.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has been over discounted. Very levered to equity markets. Have had a pretty large mark to market and thinks they will take a fair bit of that and set it aside for reserves. On poor days you can probably buy below $20. (See Top Picks.)

BUY

If you like the stock market and are convinced that we are okay, this is a good time to buy. Has a reasonable yield. The negative on the stock is their production of derivatives and can the balance sheet hold if a low probability happens.

COMMENT

6.7% bond maturing in 2012. Big fan of this company. The bond is good but you might do better going into their preferred shares, either the street preferreds or the reset one's.

BUY

World-class company. Anything below $20 is well worth buying.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 26/08. Down 37.99%.) Bought more when it got below $10. Has been more vulnerable to market changes than most insurance companies. One of the better managed companies.

DON'T BUY

Big dramatic gap yesterday was not good. Also financials are pulling back. Thinks $17 would be a low end, which might not be a bad buying point.

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