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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

57.19

+0.15 (0.26%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has received mixed reviews from experts, highlighting its strengths in capital management, particularly in Asia and wealth management. Several analysts view it as a reliable income stock, benefiting from a decent dividend yield, yet caution against its growth potential compared to Canadian banks. The company has faced short-term challenges, including mixed results from its alternative portfolio and limited growth in its U.S. operations, which has sparked some concerns. Analysts suggest waiting for opportunities to buy during pullbacks, given its valuation relative to major financials, alongside the potential for increased profitability stemming from rising interest rates. Overall, while MFC is generally recognized for its stability and improvements in earnings quality, it struggles to capture investor attention amidst recent market shifts.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

Similar

SLF-T

WEAK BUY

SLF is preferable because of a safety of dividend. Risk reward is quite appealing.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Probably a buy, particularly under $11 if you think we have bottomed in rates and we are going to go up a little. Very market sensitive so if you like the market Buy otherwise Hold.

BUY

Outlook in 12 months? He has added to his holdings recently. 2 things are big negatives for this company. Falling stock market and falling bond yields. Their hedging programs are protecting them much more than he used to. Operations are starting to do better. Core operating earnings are probably running around $1.20-$1.30 a share, which gives you less than a 10X multiple. Can see leverage upside from improvements in the market generally. Risk/reward is great. 4.6% dividend yield.

BUY

(Market Call Minute) if long term. Interest rates will lead this higher.

SELL

(Market Call Minute.) With very low long-term interest rates, it is hard for them to generate earnings on their investment portfolio. Volatile equity markets make it tough as well. He is Short this stock.

BUY

Thinks this would be a stock to own. Chart shows a double bottom. This company needs a rising interest-rate environment, or at least the rates to stop going down, and a good market.

SELL

If the economy recovers in the next 2 years, amongst the best performing sectors are going to be lifecos because this is a whole industry that has been viciously beaten down by low interest rates. If you have a long enough time rising, you can absolutely have a positive return on lifecos but this company would not be his favourite.

SELL

(Market Call Minute.) Just sold his holdings on this one.

DON'T BUY

Has no interest in owning this stock, their debt or their preferreds. Has a multitude of problems including an underperforming asset in the US, John Hancock. Also US problems with their variable annuities. Insurance companies have problems earning monies in low interest rate environments.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.)

DON'T BUY

Owns a very tiny position. Insurance companies fund their liabilities through their investments. When interest rates are low they are not earning a great return and when equity markets are volatile, you have the same problem. Fundamentally they are going to have to claw back more capital which limits their ability to grow. Also, there could be an equity issue around the corner, which will be an opportunity to buy the stock which likely puts a ceiling in terms of appreciation potential. If the stock pulled back to below $10, it would be a lot more interested in it.

COMMENT

Caller sold an $8 December Put an collected $0.50 and also bought a $11 December Call. This is called a Synthetic Stock Position. By selling a Put and Buying a Call you are going to get a profit and loss metric that is very similar to the metrics you would have if you had just bought the stock out right. You have taken volatility out of the equation and it's a bullish trade.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 6/11. Up 4.9%.) 4.079% Aug 20/14 bonds yielding 3.5%. Still likes.

COMMENT

Believes the dividend is safe. They are trying to wind down the exposure they have to equity and bond markets. This has proven to be difficult. If you are looking out 3 to 5 years, he expects there will be some dramatic earnings growth from the basic businesses, which can propel the stock higher.

COMMENT

3 to 5 year hold? This is really the holding period you have to have to own this company. If you are a glutton for punishment, go ahead and Buy. He still owns a tiny position. If low interest rates persist and the market continues at these levels, they are going to have a lousy quarter.

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