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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

Not keen on this stock. Feels they are operating in the high risk areas in Asia. Also feels the John Hancock acquisition won't work out as well as expected.

BUY

Was a pullback, because a lot of institutional investors which owned John Hancock word divesting their holdings. Feels the Asian side of the business is the important part.

BUY

Likes the business model very much. Good growth in Asia. Their last quarter was terrific.

HOLD

Do own some. At it's all time high. See no reason to sell. Hold.

STRONG BUY

Was top pick at $38, still like it. Reported a great quarter last week. May push through to $52-54. Be cautious at this price. Getting close to full value.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past top pick November 11, up 21%) We continue to hold it. Wouldn't be rushing in to buy it. Anything below $45 is an oppurtunity to buy. Well positioned

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a Top pick Nov 24/03. Up 46.25/40.50%.) In hold territory now.

TOP PICK

Have a great opportunity in Asia, which should provide good growth. Reasonably priced.

TRADE

A little bit ahead of itself. FMV is around $39/41. Has very good technical support at the $39/40. A very well-run company.

PAST TOP PICK

(A top pick Oct 30/03. Up 14.8%.) A very attractive value. The integration going forward, will make a strong company.

TOP PICK

Selling at 13 1/2 X earnings. We'll be the second biggest life insurance Company in North America. They got John Hancock at a very good price.

TOP PICK

Selling at 13 1/2 X earnings. We'll be the second biggest life insurance Company in North America. They got John Hancock at a very good price.

BUY

The merger of John Hancock will be a great deal. Should make the company a very powerful entity.

TOP PICK

A little cheap right now. Well-managed, and the merger should give it scope. Doesn't think their Asian market is adequately valued.

WAIT

Likes the company, but recommends buying later in the spring, closer to the closing of the John Hancock deal.

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