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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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HOLD

Have been punished more than other insurance companies because of higher sensitivity to equity markets, which they hadn't hedged. Believes they will work through this and in the longer term will outperform the rest of the Canadian insurance sector. Thinks the dividend is safe.

BUY

Has difficulty with this one because, in a way, it is a bet towards the equity markets. They sell a lot of products that are tied into the equity markets that guarantees a rate of return. It is difficult to assess where the vulnerability is. Well capitalized. Great asset in John Hancock. Their structure and growth profile in Asia, when the dust settles, will allow them to have a chance to rally and have excess returns.

COMMENT

Life insurance business is a great long-term business, especially with the demographics of an aging population. Dividend is safe.

SELL

(Market Call Minute.) Doesn't like financials.

BUY

Excellent valuation. Looks very appealing. Likes their far Eastern plan as he believes in the emerging economy story. Payout ratio one year forward is a little high which makes him nervous.

BUY

Life companies were the last to be hit by the current crisis. One of Canada's best run financial institutions.

WAIT

(Market Call Minute.) Wait until the end of February.

DON'T BUY

Tough one right now because markets are so choppy. The magical number on this company is S&P 500 870. Anything below that puts pressure on them. Have done an equity issue to shore up the balance sheet. Expect it will be flat for the rest of the year.

HOLD

Pretty good operation with a nice yield. Doesn't have the same risk that the banks do. Good management.

COMMENT

Difficult to examine all the moving parts of insurance companies. If you don't expect an improvement in the credit cycle or a rebound in the equity markets, then you get flat earnings.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 14/07. Down 46%.) Charts indicate a Buy. Breaking out of consolidation. A lot of money is going into financials right now. Deeply oversold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 31/07. Down 49%.) Much more levered to some new products than what he would have imagined. As long as you believe there is an economic/stock market recovery this will probably outperform on the upside from here. Hold.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Cheap at 1.5X Book. Well-capitalized. Ratio is above 225%, which is the standard. Does well on its life insurance side.

BUY

Ended up having a lot more equity exposure than investors knew. When equity markets come back, a lot of what they had to write off will be able to be taken back as gains.

BUY

Disappointed that they hadn't protected themselves given the PPN notes they were selling. Financially strong, arguably the strongest financial institution in North America. Safe dividend. Very well run company. Good price.

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