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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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TOP PICK

Canadas largest insurer and North America's 2nd largest. Good diversity in their lines of business. Doing everything right. A very solid core holding,

BUY

Hurricane Katrina did not affect it very much. 45% of its earnings are from the US, so there is a currency risk. Expect it to continue to do very well over the long term.

DON'T BUY

A very well managed company. Ran out of his FMV. Would like to see much cheaper prices for it.

DON'T BUY

Not the insurance company of his choice because he feels there is some risk on their expansion into the US, although it seems to have worked out quite well. Have fairly large operations in the far east. Somewhat negative on the whole financial market. Would prefer Great West Life (GWO-T).

BUY

If he had to own a financial, this would be the one. Still likes, but it is underperforming some alternative sectors that he is invested in. Long term investment makes a lot of sense. Have tremendous fee revenue. Good strong international growth.

TOP PICK

Since it became public, all they've ever done is outperform, quarter after quarter. Probably the best managed finacial company in Canada. Tremendous prospects in Asia. A cornerstone stock.

BUY

Likes both this and Sun Life Financial (SLF-T) Manulife has better growth but Sun has a little better valuation.

BUY

If he were to own something in the Canadian financial services area, he would be more focused on the life insurance area. Would take this and Great West (GWO-T) over the banks. Growth profiles look that much better.

BUY

Strong management. Expanding internationally in a very solid way. A good way to play the global market place through their subsiduaries.

BUY

The John Hancock acquisition has turned out to be a very good one. Attractive at this price.

BUY

Insurance companies are somewhat interest sensitive, but long term interst rates seem to be stable which is helping them. Prefers insurance companies to banks right now. Good international growth.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 14/05. Up 10%.) High returns on investments. Well managed. Growth opportunities around the world.

BUY

Looking at this one very closely. John Hancock acquisition has made it into a world class company.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Would buy it up to $57. Good dividend. John Hancock acquisition has gone well. Good growth in Asia.

BUY

Likes both Great West Life (GWO-T) and Manulife (MFC-T). Manulife is more international. Both blue chip stocks.

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