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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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SLF

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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