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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.29

-0.38 (0.63%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 5:23:07 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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STRONG BUY

Their favourite big financial company. With the addition of John Hancock, they've become one of the big footprints in North America. Their far eastern operations, especially in Japan and China, make fabulous opportunities for them. Probably the best managed financial institution in Canada.

BUY

Prefers this over Great West Life (GWO-T). Has better prospects.

DON'T BUY

Slightly overpriced. Doesn't agree with the market on the gains they are going to make with John Hancock. Prefers Sun Life (SLF-T) and Great West (GWO-T).

WEAK BUY

Looking at this one quite closely. The John Hancock acquisition has really vaulted it into a major North American player. Also likes its global exposure. Handled the Portis situation very well.

BUY

Prefers this company over Sun Life (SLF-T). Likes their global outlook. They have the top management in the industry in North America. John Hancock acquisition was a good one at a good price. Outlook for the life insurance industry is positive.

BUY

Great company. A global leader and great management. Rate of return between this and Sun Life (SLF-T) are quite similar and likes them both.

WEAK BUY

Interest rates will be going up. This tends to be bad for financials, but they have tools in place to hold problems to a minimum. Life companies will do better than banks. OK for a blue-chip portfolio or to balance a portfolio.

BUY

Has done a really tremendous job world wide and handled the John Hancock acquisition without a stumble.

TOP PICK

John Hancock was a good deal. Getting 5.19% yield. Trading at 15 X earnings. The Asian story is very important.

TOP PICK

Because of the large John Hancock acquisition, the market has perceived some issues with integration, so it has taken it down to below 2 X Book Value, so there's no premium in the stock anymore. At the $55 range or lower, he views it as the better opportunity for growth.

WATCH

There's a rising 200 day moving average. At the same time the MACD is giving a very negative signal. Financials are going to do very well for a short period of time. As long as it doesn't break down through $50 to $53 it gives hope that there will be a break on the upside.

WAIT

A great company. John Hancock acquisition was incredible. A global player in the insurance industry which makes a lot of sense. Great story long term, but short term, too much anticipation on their earnings and market will be disappointed. Would buy at 15% or so lower.

TOP PICK

Could be looking next year at $4.75 in earnings going forward. A terrific long term franchise that can grow internationaly.

BUY

Pull back is an opportunity to buy. Expects they will be buying stock back this year and a pretty big increase in the dividend. Should see growth in the core business. Asia is doing well for them.

BUY

Likes all 3 insurance companies, Manulife, Sun Life and Great west Life. Feels they are set to increase their dividends. All excellent companies.

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