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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.44

+0.21 (0.34%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 3:50:11 pm Market Open.

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Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC-T) has shown resilience and growth, particularly in Asia and wealth management, despite recent challenges such as a new tax on its products in Mainland China. The stock appears to be experiencing a phase of high expectations, as evidenced by its notable ranking among Canadian equities. While some experts express caution due to valuations approaching overbought territory, they also recognize MFC's solid fundamentals, including a healthy dividend yield and strong asset management. However, the stock has prompted mixed sentiments regarding its potential for further gains amidst a dynamic financial landscape, with some analysts suggesting it may be time to accumulate shares during a market pullback. Overall, the stock's performance is closely watched, with a general understanding that lower interest rates and strategic positioning may lead to a continued upward trajectory.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

TOP PICK

Pretty unimpressive compared to other things you could have had over the year. Gives a decent dividend yield and they raise it every year.

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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.

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