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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.73

+0.50 (0.82%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC-T) has shown resilience and growth, particularly in Asia and wealth management, despite recent challenges such as a new tax on its products in Mainland China. The stock appears to be experiencing a phase of high expectations, as evidenced by its notable ranking among Canadian equities. While some experts express caution due to valuations approaching overbought territory, they also recognize MFC's solid fundamentals, including a healthy dividend yield and strong asset management. However, the stock has prompted mixed sentiments regarding its potential for further gains amidst a dynamic financial landscape, with some analysts suggesting it may be time to accumulate shares during a market pullback. Overall, the stock's performance is closely watched, with a general understanding that lower interest rates and strategic positioning may lead to a continued upward trajectory.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.)Both Sun Life (SLF-T) and Manufacturers Life (MFC-T) are vulnerable in the short-term to the “mark to market” accounting that we are seeing. With its SAG Fund operations it has exposure to lower equity markets and did not adequately reserve. Would definitely not be a buyer.

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DON'T BUY

Requires a significant stock market rally in order to do better. This fear is that investors will not give it the full benefit whatever rally we do see. 10% yield may not be sustainable.

DON'T BUY

Sold his holdings about a week ago. Concerned on their segregated funds in Canada and variable annuities in the US. Means huge exposure to the stock market. On any potential downside to the stock market, the stock is probably way over priced.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Feels they should cut the dividend. Have a lot of products where they guaranteed income. As the equity market falls this is hurting them. May have to do another issue. Will probably get to $10 where you may want to buy some. Have some very good core businesses. Making some good acquisitions. Treat it as long-term.

WAIT

He would put this in with the banks for the time being. There has to be some money flowing into the sector. We will be getting past the bank earnings reports in the very near term and hopefully the bond market will start to roll back and there will be better money flow.

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.

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