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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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BUY

Still in an uptrend. The life companies have one more leg in them. Use a stop/loss of $50/52 in case of a reversal.

BUY

Sees tough sledding for banks growth, so prefers life companies. Likes their Asian exposure where sales are growing at a very heavy rate.

TOP PICK

Has pulled back affected by both the Marsh/McLennan scandal in the US and their recent numbers which were slightly disappointing. A high degree of safety.

TOP PICK

Integration of John Hancock has gone very well. Not affected by the US commission scandal. A global company.

STRONG BUY

5% pullback on perceived disappointing earnings is an opportunity to buy. A world class company. Could be a crossover merger with a bank in the future. Should continue having a 15% growth.

BUY

A good growth strategy, especialyy their John Hancock acquisition. Great international operation out of Asia.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 27/04. Up 10%.) The premier of financial service companies in Canada. Still has further to go.

WAIT

Life insurance companies have been hit because of an announcement of an investigation. A great company.

DON'T BUY

A great business at a fair price. Around 15 X this year's earnings. Wouldn't buy at this price.

BUY

Will buy if it drops a little.

BUY

Outlook continues to be good for the life insurance companies. Manulife and Power Financial are his favourites in non-bank financials..

TOP PICK

Well diversified globally. Japan's operation is now profitable and growing rapidly. Excellant management. John Hancock acquisition was a good move.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

World class company. Steady grower which has accelerated through their acquisition of John Hancock. May be a little extended and could pull back a little. A long term hold.

HOLD

Stay with this company. Going to be more upside.

BUY

A quality company. Well diversified. A buy and hold stock.

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