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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.42

+1.50 (2.50%)

as of Sep 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 3, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered a mixture of opinions from analysts following its recent quarterly report, which showcased positive developments despite facing challenges such as a new tax on its products for mainland Chinese residents. The company is noted for its strong presence in Asia and steady growth in its wealth management segment, which remains a highlight in its long-term strategy. However, some experts express caution, labeling MFC as a bit overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, currently trading over 2x book value. The financial landscape for insurers in Canada appears competitive, with both MFC and its peers like TD exhibiting relatively robust performance, yet the consensus leans toward a cautious approach due to market conditions. Overall, while MFC benefits from high dividends and solid asset management, uncertainties related to its exposure to market fluctuations warrant careful monitoring for potential entry points.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

Past top pick, up 8% since recommending. Stopped buying starting to buy Sunlife Financial. Still owns it and holding.

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WAIT

A good stock, but a little on the expensive side for him.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 5/05. Up 6.5%.) The most attractive life insurance company in North America. Still has a reasonable valuation. Has a huge cash hoard. Has the best exposure of any major North American insurance company to the far east, especially China.

DON'T BUY

This stock is above his model price and has been for sometime.

HOLD

Still likes, but is not buying any more at this time. Is starting to buy Sun Life (SLF-T) instead.

BUY

Likes it, and is fine here although he would like the entry point to be a little bit lower.

BUY

A good blue-chip holding.

BUY

His current favourite financial name. Wouldn't hesitate to buy even though it’s near its all-time high. The best managed life insurance company in North America. Great growth prospects in the far east.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 18/05. Up.) A world-class company. Good growth potential outside of Canada.

TOP PICK

A world-class company. While they’ve done well in Canada, they have major growth opportunities outside and have the expertise to transfer that growth into profits. Take a 24-month view.

TOP PICK

Likes it for its international exposure. Probably the best managed life insurance company in North America. Lots of room for them to increase their dividends.

BUY

Has had a great move in the past year. Still showing decent growth, overseas growth and hasn't been hurt by the rising interest rate environment.

TOP PICK

The premiere life insurance company in North America. Likes their John Hancock acquisition in the US. The real kick to owning this stock is their a far east exposure. Best managed company and their earnings outlook is good. Lots of room for dividend increases.

BUY

A very well run business which gives good global exposure. Expanding at a reasonable rate. Might be a little pricey.

TOP PICK

Likes the John Hancock acquisition and thinks that as that is integrated over the next couple of years, you'll see above average earnings growth. Good international exposure. Will have higher earnings and dividend growth rates than the banks.

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