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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.69

+0.02 (0.03%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed perspectives from various analysts, reflecting both its potential and current market position. While many experts acknowledge MFC's solid dividend yield and growth prospects, particularly in Asia, concerns about valuation and market conditions persist. The stock appears to be trading around 2x book value and has shown slow but steady growth, attracting attention from those looking for income rather than explosive growth. The consensus among experts is to proceed with caution and consider market pullbacks for optimal entry points, though some view the stock as a good long-term hold due to its stable dividend and cash flow. Overall, while there are positive signs, such as asset management improvements and capital growth, analysts advise careful monitoring given the mixed signals surrounding the broader financial sector's performance.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

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.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Had a lousy quarter. Oversold. Thinks we have seen the bottom for earnings and probably the bottom for the stock.

BUY

Likes this company, but probably not one of the cheaper stocks in the life insurance universe. Likes their John Hancock acquisition, which gives them good access into the US. Have a lot of Asian growth. A lot of Canadian insurers will have the chance to buy AIG assets. Good growth potential. Long-term hold.

DON'T BUY

Longer-term, this is a great company. Recently had a nice bounce. Had some issues with financing and will take some hits on their asset (?) so they may have to raise money. Short-term you don't want to be in the stock.

TOP PICK

One of the worlds leading insurance companies. Will be picking up some of the assets from IAG. 4% yield. PE is under 10. Cheapest it has been since it became public.

DON'T BUY

Was thinking about this one because they yield is not bad and it's a good company but there may be concern coming into the marketplace about far Eastern markets.

TOP PICK

Didn't have the profit growth he wanted but the stock has fallen so much in price it is trading at 9X earnings. Good for an 18-month, 5 or 15 year time horizon. Good value play.

TOP PICK

Great international diversification. Well positioned in Asia. Good opportunity for a stock that has been really beaten down.

BUY

Had held in quite well until just a couple of weeks ago. Came under some pressure in terms of their exposure in the US. He feels there are no more skeletons in their closet. Triple A company. Good time to add to your position.

BUY

Poised to become the dominant insurance company in the world. Balance sheet is strong

TOP PICK

Great example of a great Canadian company. One of the best capitalized insurance companies in the world. Can benefit from the US financial crisis. What for acquisitions.

DON'T BUY

Avoided all of the sub-prime catastrophes. Trading close to its fair market value

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