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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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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.

DON'T BUY

Still some hurdles to come. She is looking at this very closely in terms of their exposure to the equity market.

COMMENT

Will go the way of the market. Primary driver in some of the write-ups is that they had to take huge reserves and raise a lot of capital to fund the reserves on the unhedged portion of their segregated insurance policies.

DON'T BUY

Was considered the premier life insurance company in North America with best assets and great growth in the Far East as well as best management. Had a disproportionate amount of business in the segregated funds in Canada and on hedged variated annuities in the US. When the market fell apart, he sold his positions.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Probably fair value now but you'll make a lot more money in the next few years.

TOP PICK

4.896% bonds maturing 6/2/14. Short-term and rated AA. Company has good exposure in Asia as well.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Been volatile and will continue to be so given their exposure to guaranteed variable annuities. A lot depends on the equity market. In the short term, the market is slightly overbought so there is a small downside risk. Would buy in the mid to high teens. Prefers Industrial Alliance (IAG-T) or Great West Life (GWO-T).

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Sold a portion of his holdings but is hoping to buy it back under $20. Have great growth on their global franchise. Pays a good yield.

PARTIAL SELL

At this juncture, it is pretty much a call on the market. Because of those variable annuities they wrote they still have a very substantial exposure if the market were to set back badly. If you own, consider bleeding it out and buying back in on a market setback.

BUY

Had a really nice recovery. Sold some segregated funds that should have been hedged and were over penalized back in March when the markets weakened. Expect they will hedge themselves a little more so there will be less market volatility. Expansion into emerging markets, which makes a lot of sense.

SELL

Chart shows it is right at the resistance level. Very highly leveraged to the market. Beta is 1.3X indicating that it is 1.3 times more volatile than the market.

HOLD

Had a big blip down in Feb/March and it is really going back to be coming more of a steady state industry. Stock was whipsawed because they came close to violating some ratios on some of their products. Ratios are getting back in line.

SELL

Great company with great potential overseas. Because of the stock market rally they have done well. He does not think this rally is sustainable. If you own, consider taking some profits.

DON'T BUY

Upside. Insurance field is badly beaten up. Changes are definitely for the better. Likes the dividend – is safe.

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