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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 received mixed reviews from various experts, highlighting both its strengths and concerns. Many praise the company for its solid performance in Asia and wealth management, coupled with a healthy dividend yield, making it an attractive income stock. However, some analysts express caution due to overvaluation, suggesting that MFC may be overbought, trading at over 2x book value with slow earnings growth of around 8-9%. While the stock is seen as a reasonable long-term holding, there are calls for potential buying opportunities during market pullbacks. The general sentiment reflects a wait-and-see approach given the mixed indicators and the overall health of the financial sector.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

BUY

Has reduced his holdings a year ago, but still owns.Stock has tracked sideways for the last year, and earnings have increased.Manulife has vast operations in the US, which will show as an earnings slowdown due to the rising Canadian vs US dollar. Sunlife is more appealing on valuation, however Manulife has done a better job on earnings growth.

BUY

Best managed and well financed. Most of their earnings are in US dollars, is going to hurt in the near term. Believes they are getting ready to do an acquisition.

BUY

They have huge positions in US and Asia. They are international in scope. The US slow down could hurt them, but they are very well managed, and should show a dividend.

WAIT

Markets are going to be quiet choppy through the summer. Manulife is a great company and it's international. Rumors of a major acquisition. If you own it hold it. If not then wait.

WEAK BUY

8.4% positive differential but it's going down. 2.5% of their portfolio is in there, and it's on a pretty tight leash.

TOP PICK

Worst performing finacial services stock this year. Disappointing Canadian mutual funds side. Variable annuities are growing like crazy. 16% ROE. General business risk is the only risk.

PAST TOP PICK

From Jun 2006, Then 36.49. Likes the company.

BUY

A superbly run company. Have so many avenues for growth going forward. Very different management team. Good long-term hold.

STRONG BUY

The premire financial play in Canada with the possible exception of Nova Scctia. Is big in Japan and the emerging markets as they have been there for over 100 years. Price is cheap now.

BUY

Dividend of about 2.5%, which is not terrific, but the growth potential is really great. Their acquisition of John Hancock is going really well. Also have some leverage in Asia.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Likes the exposure to market opportunities in the US, but in particular their exposure in the Far East. Outstanding management. Try to buy it $1 or so cheaper.

BUY

Would like this over any other insurance company. Has great global exposure and has done a great job in growing their wealth management and fee based business.

TOP PICK

Of all financial services, this one looks the cheapest. Going sideways. A 13-14 multiple really good growth in Asia. John Hancock has worked well. Under $40 is a good price.

HOLD

8% positive differential.

HOLD

Have huge competence. Liked the John Hancock acquisition.

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