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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

54.00

+0.50 (0.93%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) is viewed positively by several analysts, who note its solid growth in Asia and the wealth management sector. The company is seen as a stable and reliable option, with a decent dividend yield that appeals to income-focused investors. Analysts acknowledge that while MFC has experienced some recent challenges, especially in its U.S. operations and corrections after strong performances, it maintains a healthy growth outlook. Concerns about the overall market and macroeconomic factors have led to suggestions of caution, but many believe MFC's valuation is still attractive relative to its peers, particularly the banks. In the long term, it remains a compelling investment opportunity with the potential for growth, other factors such as credit risk being minimal.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF

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.

BUY

Having good growth.

TOP PICK

Earnings came in at about $0.93 versus expectations of $0.84. Their wealth management has garnered headlines, up 20% in Canada and 29% in the US. Good growth in Asia with a huge potential down the road. The only potential issue is that there are some concerns about their overall reserve situation, but they are working on this.

BUY

Likes their global assets. Thinks this a very good longer term play. !.9% dividend. A very stable way to play the demographics.

WEAK BUY

The period of seasonal strength is from the end of September to the end of December. Earnings are showing some pretty good gains.

BUY

The financial sector is one that tends to hold its value, pricipally because they have good dividend yields and well covered dividend yields. We are in a rising interest rate environment however which tends to be a bit of a headwind for the financial sector, more so banks than insurance. If she had to pick this would be the one.

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