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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.23

+0.17 (0.28%)

as of Aug 13, 2026, 8:00:00 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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BUY

The best run life insurance company in North America. They have the best management and the best balance sheet. Likes their growth prospects in the far east.

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BUY

Expect you will get 15% a year plus a dividend. The engine of growth will be Asia.

BUY

Has done a great job. Good expansion in Asia.

TOP PICK

It has been dead money, but is settling in. Prefers MFC for longer term. It's better quality, managment is key. Likes the Asian exposure, it is a core holding for her. ( This is a past pick as well)

PAST TOP PICK

Went up a penny since June. Still likes it. He sold it due to a rumour, but is thinking of buying it again.

BUY

Financial stocks are trying to rally. This one had an uptrend which was violated but this was followed by an elevated base. There should be another leg to the upside. Probably a good entry point.

BUY

Trades at 17 X P/E. has a premium valuation because it is the premier life insurance company in North America. Great assets and the best management. Great growth opportunities in the far east.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July4/06. Up 12.8%.) Still likes, but wouldn't buy at this time, treat it as a hold.

HOLD

Likes this from a longer-term perspective. A very broadly diversified business model. Have a very strong franchise in Asia. A buy at $33/34.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 11/05. Up 21%.) Absolutely wonderful company and very impressive management. John Hancock was a good acquisition.

BUY

Probably the #1 premier life insurer in North America. Very well managed and has great assets. Stock has been consolidating over the last 5/6 months. Barring significant market weakness, this is going to be a strong performer. Even if you do get into a tougher market, this is a stock that should hang in quite well.

HOLD

Interesting here. A great company. Have done a tremendous job. Probably the most expensive diversified financial in North America.

HOLD

Missed their numbers slightly in the quarter but had great growth in Asia and Japan with really good growth in Canada. The part that hurt them was the US. Probably fairly priced and one of the more expensive stocks in that sector.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 12/06. Down 2%.) Sold this to raise some cash.

BUY

Very good growth. John Hancock in the US has been successful. Good Asian growth that has started to be more meaningful to them than it has been to other Canadian life companies. Decent valuation. Good dividend.

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