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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.69

+0.02 (0.03%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed perspectives from various analysts, reflecting both its potential and current market position. While many experts acknowledge MFC's solid dividend yield and growth prospects, particularly in Asia, concerns about valuation and market conditions persist. The stock appears to be trading around 2x book value and has shown slow but steady growth, attracting attention from those looking for income rather than explosive growth. The consensus among experts is to proceed with caution and consider market pullbacks for optimal entry points, though some view the stock as a good long-term hold due to its stable dividend and cash flow. Overall, while there are positive signs, such as asset management improvements and capital growth, analysts advise careful monitoring given the mixed signals surrounding the broader financial sector's performance.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

Essentially a levered way to play the stock market. Still have considerable problems due to their variable life policies and there are substantial liabilities against them if the market were to set back substantially. Consider reducing your holdings.

HOLD

Segregated annuities had such sensitivity to the equity market that it almost put them into bankruptcy. Hadn't hedged. Cut dividends to shore up capital. Still have growth in Asia and have been making acquisitions. Not looking for anything spectacular in the next 6 months but on an overall valuation, it should grow at a 10%-12% clip over the next number of years. 2.3% yield.

HOLD

Dividend cut caught everybody off guard and stock dropped 15%. They may feel that it is in the best interest of shareholders but, on the flip side, it may be an indication of something very serious. On a 3 year period it should get back on track but you can wait on this one before buying..

BUY ON WEAKNESS

If buying for 5 to 10 year hold, longer-term growth in Asia and US (John Hancock holdings) looks very good. Roughly trading at about 10 or 11 times earnings with a 2.5% yield.

COMMENT

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

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.

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.

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