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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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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.

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.

COMMENT

Has come off sharply because it is a financial. She is looking at this one very closely. Canadian insurance does not have a big exposure to subprimes and mortgage debacles. We'll be in a trading range until people have little bit more confidence. She thinks the catalyst could be a major acquisition. Strong balance sheet.

COMMENT

Gun down to around $37 last August and is now at the same level. The yellow light has to be on. If it breaks below that level be careful.

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