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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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HOLD

Caught in the huge financial downdraft. If there is a recovery in the US, which he expects, companies like this with very solid balance sheets could do quite well in buying some US assets.

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DON'T BUY

Had the same problems as all financial stocks. Broken down below $35 beginning of October. Trying to make a base. 50-day moving average is around $26. 200-day moving average is around $35.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Not a fan of financials at this time.

HOLD

Fine company and has great foreign exposure. Has lots of cash so it will probably make an acquisition. Long-term hold.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Well run company.

BUY

If you have a long-term time arising, you can buy this one. All these great companies are trading at the lowest multiples they have ever traded at.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Has probably done its worst.

BUY

President stated they didn't need equity and yet arranged a loan. (Their way of doing a preferred or common equity/) Wouldn't be surprised to see them do a preferred and possibly a common equity if the stock ever got back to the high $20's. Surprised the stock didn't do better when the market was up the last couple of days.

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DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Not a fan of financials.

BUY

Best way to own insurance companies is to buy them for the long-term 3, 5, 10 year outlook. They should continue to grow on a slow and steady basis. Could be some volatility in the next 3 months.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) With the change of rules on minimum capital, it is no longer the financial risk.

BUY

Held on very strong but eventually dropped like a stone. It is finally getting down to a level that even if things got worse, the stock will come back and you will do well and have collected a decent dividend on the way through.

BUY

Good company that is getting to a valuation level that makes no sense. Almost a levered play on the stock market because of the indexed linked products they sold. As the index falls they have not hedged out the risks. As the market falls, their actual risk keeps growing so their capital market falls faster than the market. They need to make a statement that they are not going to raise capital right now. Will be a levered play on the way back up.

COMMENT

US insurance companies are having problems because of guaranteed annuities. MFC’s segregated funds have run aground because of this and the stock price is down. Probably not a big concern but John Hancock is a big portion of their business. Doesn't expect the stock price to bounce back anytime soon.

COMMENT

If you have a 3 to 5 year outlook, you have to be happy with what Sun Life (SLF-T) and Manulife (MFC-T) are doing in the far east. This is where there is going to be significant growth.

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