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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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HOLD

A terrific company. A little expensive short-term. Prefers Sun Life at this time.

BUY

This company has followed through on its strategy. The performance of the stock price is indicative of that.

DON'T BUY

Not his favorite Canadian insurance company. Has a higher risk factor. Still not convinced that the John Hancock acquisition won't have some problems.

HOLD

Their model price is exactly what the trading price is. Financials are in good shape.

BUY

Stable stock and there should be dividend growth. John Hancock acquisition should give them higher earnings over the long and medium term. Valuation looks attractive.

BUY

Feels it is now the premier financial stock in Canada. Good international exposure. Excellent management.

BUY

Life insurance companies show up very well in their cash flow screens. Manulife is #1. Sun Life and Power Corp is second.

TOP PICK

Has now closed the takeover of John Hancock. Have another few years of 15% earnings growth. Now have the ability to grow their dividends.

BUY

Selling has been overdone.

STRONG BUY

Likes this company very much. The John Hancock deal is going forward. Has a lot of prospects.

BUY

Likes the insurance sector. Between Manulife and Sun Life, Sun is probably the better deal now as it recently took a hit in the US with their mutual funds.

TOP PICK

Acquisition of John Hancock puts a real presence into the US.

BUY

John Hancock acquisition is a very good story. Don't feel they're done with acquisitions yet. A good play.

TOP PICK

Favorite stock in the financials right now. Acquisition of John Hancock was superbly timed.

WEAK BUY

Fair market value is only $42. Working very hard on the amalgamation of John Hancock so there is an unknown upside to come.

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