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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.06

+0.02 (0.03%)

as of Aug 12, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has shown solid performance recently, particularly in Asia, where it benefits from healthy growth and a stable business in wealth management. However, there is concern over potential government-imposed taxes on its products in mainland China. While the stock has performed well, analysts caution that it is currently feeling somewhat overbought, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio above its historical levels, and advise investors to be selective. Consensus analysis suggests good long-term potential due to its decent dividend yield and solid execution in asset management, even as financial conditions such as interest rates fluctuate. Overall, MFC is viewed as a reliable income stock, with room for growth despite being traded at attractive valuations compared to Canadian banks.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

Similar

SLF

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good global growth. Valuation's a little high. Buy at $37/38.

BUY

Prefers this company over other Canadian insurance companies.

DON'T BUY

Overvalued in relation to their growth. 2- X earnings. PK for long term.

DON'T BUY

Expensive. Prefers US companies. Could go to $50/51.

TOP PICK

Highest ROE (return on equity) of insurance companies. Good growth expected through their international interests.

DON'T BUY

This company would be an acquirer, so prefers Canada Life and Clarica.

DON'T BUY

Not for the near term.

BUY

A great play on the financial sector. Their Asian market should do well. Well managed. A core holding.

BUY

Good long term holding.

BUY

Insurance companies are solid, stable and have good dividends.

BUY

Efficient. Well managed.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Apr 11 up 1%) Still likes

BUY

Still has upside in the long term, but not in the short term.

STRONG BUY

Excellent company. Good price.

TOP PICK

Will grow its earnings at 45% over the next few years. Good Asian growth. Good valuation.

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