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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

57.04

+0.49 (0.87%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed opinions from market experts. Many analysts recognize MFC's potential, particularly highlighting its growth in Asia and successful capital generation from legacy businesses. The consensus seems to indicate a solid long-term investment due to its steady dividend yield, with several experts suggesting that patience may be required as the stock navigates short-term fluctuations. Despite some concerns about past performance and market positioning against competitors, the company's strategy and management is viewed positively. Analysts mention the current valuation as reasonable compared to peers, suggesting MFC is a better option for income rather than growth. Overall, there is a cautious optimism about MFC's capabilities and future direction.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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SLF-T

DON'T BUY

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

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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.

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.

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