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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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BUY

Recently bought timberlands. These companies have long tailed liabilities that stretch out to 10 to 50 years. Timberland is an asset for this type of liability. He is bullish on this company. The market is undervaluing it.

TOP PICK

Great management, even though the CEO will be retiring. Good geographic diversification. Half their earnings come from the US. Very big internationally, especially in the fast-growing markets of the Far East.

BUY

Trades at 11.5X earnings, which is a slight premium to both the banks and the other insurers. Has the best long-term growth. CEO announced he would be leaving next year. Longer term he is not worried at all.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) His model price is $38.88, a -1% differential.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 14/07. Down 1%.) Thought this would be stable through a difficult time in the market. As a financial it performed very well. More of a longer-term Buy and Hold. From a technical perspective, it will be trading in the low $40's for a while and in a couple of years in the high $40's.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) For a longer-term investor, this is a Buy. One of the most superbly managed companies in Canada.

COMMENT

US insurers are trading at around 8X – 9X earnings and this one is trading at around 11X. Does not have subprime issues or exposure to the mono lines so it is solid, but in the environment, the market is shying from this. He prefers Sun Life (SLF-T), which is trading around 9X earnings.

HOLD

Question was, should he sell MFC in order to buy it back cheaper later. Answer: no. He likes MFC in the financial sector. They are less reliant on the market then banks are. If you want to have some money in the financials then MFC is a good place to be.

HOLD

Be wary of this area, there is so much trouble in the financial area. There are better opportunities out there. Would hold if owned. Play financials for dividends. This only has 2.5% dividend.

BUY

Insurance have done better then the banks. Those with more US exposure have been hit more. In 12 months could regain it's old high, of around $44.

SELL

Sell on strength. Thinks long term things are heading down. Sell in stuff that has declining fundamentals and buy in stuff that has improving fundamentals.

BUY

Has some balance sheet risk. Nobody knows what their exposure is to bad credit. Caller was asking for comparison to BCE, he likes this one better, as he thinks it is undervalued.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) If he had to buy a financial today, it would be this one. Not touched by any of the bad stuff.

BUY

Likes their potential growth strategy in Asia. Their John Hancock acquisition went really well. Return on equity is fantastic. Cheaper than they were a year ago. In a lower interest rate environment, insurance companies generally do better.

BUY

Got hit with the group in general. Earnings are relatively well insulated. Growing internationally, which is what you want. Not really cheap compared to the banks anymore and the growth is going to slow down a little bit in the downturn, but he still likes it.

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