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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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BUY

Good international exposure, especially in China.

DON'T BUY

Expensive. Trading mildly above its “fair market value”. Brilliantly run and the acquisition has been managed well, but you are now paying top dollar.

BUY

One of his favourite stocks. Excellent franchise in Canada as well as they US with John Hancock and Asia in China and Japan. Solid earnings.

BUY

Prefers over Sun Life (SLF-T) as they have an edge on management and global diversification.

BUY

Believes it is now the #1 life insurance company in the US. Have tremendous fee revenue and growth opportunities in Asia. His favourite financial in the Canadian market. Defensive.

BUY

A very stable stock. A star Canadian financial institution. The best managed in the whole financial area in Canada. Has the best international exposure and the best earnings growth.

BUY

Good ROE. Good growth in the US through John Hancock and in Asia. Multiples are not bad.

TOP PICK

Great management. Likes their John Hancock acquisition in the US as well as their great franchises in Asia that are only going to get larger and larger. Trades at a higher ROE than the banks.

BUY

A great company. Trades at 15 X earnings. Low yield at 2%. 2nd largest life insurer in North America. The John Hancock acquisition was integrated very well. Have a great and growing franchise in Asia. Expect they will make another acquisition.

BUY

Since insurance companies tend to be cash cows, this company should have good long-term growth.

BUY

Good, solid company. Tremendous track record. Made some very important acquisitions in the US. Operates in the far east as well. Nice, long-term hold.

BUY

And interest rate sensitive company so has been under a little bit of pressure. Has outperformed the market by only falling 7/8% while the market was off 12%. About 1/3 of its earnings are Canadian, 1/3 from Asia. There are good prospects of growth from the Asian market.

HOLD

During this weak market, the share price was hanging on very well relative to the market. 2/3 days ago, people were looking for liquidity to cover their margins and this stock got hit. Very stable business and very fee based revenue.

BUY

The premier life insurance company in North America. Has the best management, the best growth prospects and a division in the far east which gives them great growth potential.

TOP PICK

Has flat lined in this bear market which historically means coming out of the bear market it will perform very well. A world leader with great growth potential. Wait for the market to settle down before buying.

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