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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.39

-0.28 (0.46%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 6:04:18 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

Hancock aquisition is going to be very positive. Likes the US exposure. Could be a 8/10% annual return not including the dividend.

BUY

Probably the best management of any of the life companies in Canada. The John Hancock deal is playing out pretty well. Like their prospects in Asia.

BUY

Prefers over Sun Life at these prices. Have had decent enough results.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past top pick May 18/04. Up 6%.) Earnings were right in line with estimates. Raised the dividend. Would buy around $51.

TRADE

Has a history of very strong acquisition record. Liked the John Hancock acquisition but integration will not be easy.

HOLD

Prefers insurers over banks at this stage. A very strong international presence. They are certainly applying their growth strategy. Well-run company.

HOLD

Q: Thinking of diversifying out to Ballard Power. A: This is a good company. Would continue to hold but could diversify to another financial.

BUY

All three of the major life insurance companies in Canada have been going gangbusters. Looking for good results. The only concern is the mutual fund operation they own in the US.

TOP PICK

(Past top pick May 7/04. Up 4%.) Likes the geographic diversification. Very strong commitment to return capital. Possibility of a dividend increase.

BUY

In the financial group, prefers to own the life insurance companies over the banks. Has good growth prospects in a number of its businesses.

HOLD

Is likely to pause were it is. Great long term holding.

BUY

Has been one of the best performers in its peer group. Some selling off in the US has put pressure on the stock. The best investment vehicle in large-cap financials.

BUY

A well-managed company. Management has proven themselves with their acquisitions. Have a decent return on equity.

TOP PICK

Canada's best financial co. May do more aquisions

BUY

Have done a good job with the acquisitions they've made and with the Asian growth in the future.

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