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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 been viewed as a stable income stock with a healthy dividend yield, making it attractive for long-term investors. Despite some concerns over short-term earnings performance, particularly in U.S. operations, many analysts see potential in its growth in Asia and wealth management segments. The company is considered well-capitalized, and its valuation is generally viewed as reasonable compared to Canadian banks, although some experts express caution due to the slow growth typical of the life insurance market. The recent pullbacks in stock price may provide entry points for investors, and while there are mixed sentiments, MFC is likely to continue benefiting from aging demographics and investment opportunities in emerging markets. Overall, the stock is supported by a solid dividend, and investors are advised to watch for strategic developments and market conditions before making new investments.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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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.

COMMENT

Their Timber Group recently bought 900,000 acres of forestland, which he feels is kind of crazy. US operations are a question mark in terms of exposures. Not as bad as banks, but the risk component has gone up substantially.

HOLD

If you have some confidence in this market (which he doesn't) he would be a buyer. Otherwise a long-term Hold. 2.5% yield.

HOLD

Good blue-chip company. Pensioner had asked if she should sell and buy something else after holding for several years. He suggested to hold rather than playing the stock market. It will do well over the next 5 to 10 years.

DON'T BUY

A great business but is in the space that is being challenged right now, financials. If he had to own an insurance company, it would probably be this. Good international exposure.

WATCH

Insurance companies have not done too badly. They were in an uptrend, but when everybody else went down, they went down to. They went down to about their 06 level. We would expect it to at least stop going down, but will it go back up again. Can't think of any reason unless there is that little reversal pattern. If so, it is great, otherwise stay away.

BUY

His favourite, long-term Canadian financial. The best managed life insurance Company in North America. Have fabulous overseas operations in the far east with great growth potential. As far as is known, it has little or no exposure in this bad subprime area. Good, long-term opportunity.

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BUY

If you are willing to take a long-term view, you could buy now. A good defensive stock. Trading at the bottom of its range. Earnings are good. Extremely well run. Good Asian and US exposure.

BUY

Depressed because of being in the financial sector. Has little or no exposure to subprime markets. Has expansion out to China and India. Cheap at these levels. Great free cash flow yield. Expects there will be a dividend increase.

BUY

Life insurers in general are much better positioned than banks. Closely looking at this one. Probably the best insurer at this time. Thinks they are gearing up for a major acquisition, which usually puts pressure on the stock, but very positive over the long-term. Cheap on a historical basis at 14X earnings.

BUY

Far prefers insurance companies to the banks right now. They don't seem to have any exposure to any of the financial problems in the US. It has just come down with the market in general, which means you are getting a great company at a discount to where it should be trading.

BUY

People have a hate on for financials. Canadian insurance companies are now more expensive on a PE multiple than the US ones. However, there are not the same risks. At 10X earnings he would be very comfortable owning this one. This is the dominant player in Canada. Good international growth.

STRONG BUY

A great buy at these levels. 12X earnings is cheap. Has been tarred with the financial brush, largely unjustifiably so. 2.5% dividend is solid and probably goes up by the end of 08. The $500 million that they invested in the CIBC (CM-T) was an interesting play and they got it at a very good price.

DON'T BUY

Would prefer an insurer to a bank right now. Wait for the dust to settle a little bit more on the financials.

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