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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

54.00

+0.50 (0.93%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 6, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) is viewed positively by many experts, who highlight its strong performance in Asia and robust wealth management services. The company is seen as a good long-term investment, particularly due to its attractive dividend yield and relatively low price-to-earnings ratio compared to banks. However, there are concerns regarding short-term earnings fluctuations, particularly in alternative portfolio results and U.S. operations. Market analysts suggest that while the stock has had a good run, cautious investors should watch for strategic entry points, as some believe it may be susceptible to macroeconomic challenges. Overall, the sentiment is that MFC is a solid income stock with potential for growth as it continues to navigate its complex business landscape.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

Just reported a huge loss. When interest rates and stock markets go up they'll do better. Likes the stock but not cheap enough for him to buy. Would prefer it around $10.50.

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BUY

Has dealt with bulk of issues that got them in trouble. Great Asian operations and at this price, a ton of upside in this stock.

WAIT

Been a tough one. All life insurance cos. are exposed to interest rates. They put in significant hedges, but they can’t come out from under the low interest rates. You will have to wait a while before you see growth. It is not an emphasis in his portfolio. Wait 6, 9, or 12 months at least.

DON'T BUY

Sun Life (SLF-T) just reported quarter earnings and weak guidance. This illustrates that in volatile periods in equity/fixed income markets lifecos have a difficult time hedging their portfolios. Would prefer the banks instead.

TOP PICK

Series 2. (MFC.PR.B-T) 4.65%. A perpetual preferred share with a possible call date March 19. Doesn't expect they will call it. There has been a black cloud over this company, which presents a bit of an opportunity. Current yield is 5.38%.

TOP PICK

Large-cap stock and ranks well fundamentally. Has been seeing some really nice intraday moves. Has potential to go to the $15 level. Nice dividend.

SELL ON STRENGTH

If you have a very long time frame, 5+ years, it is a descent long-term hold. Dividend will likely not increase. If this market rally is sustainable, then this one will participate. Then you could sell it.

DON'T BUY

A recovery story but to recover, it needs higher interest rates and higher markets. As the cost of capital falls, their long-term payouts rise. Tough time right now.

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DON'T BUY

He is looking for an opportunity to sell his holdings. If interest rates are kept low for the next couple of years, it will not help this company, which has exposure to the bond market and the equity markets.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 19/10. Down 0.04%.) All that is needed is for the rates to stop going down.

HOLD

This has been the perfect storm for insurance companies. With floating stock markets, their assets have become worth less. Also as interest rates go down, the value of your liabilities goes up. There will be substantial recovery when the market improves. Undervalued.

HOLD

Market is really concerned that they will have to do another capital raise. He believes even if interest rates and capital markets go down, they will not have to do this. Asian market is growing. US operations are growing. A lot of the bad news is already in the stock. Dividend is safe.

BUY

Caller wants to move his large telco holding to a lifeco. Which one would he pick? Feels Manufacturers (MFC-T) has the best potential for a return over a 5-year period. Their products are selling off the shelf like hotcakes. Exposure to Asia is fantastic.

TOP PICK

Have done a great job of de-leveraging their book from what it was like a couple of years ago. What they need now are higher equity markets and higher interest rates. As interest rates go down, they lose money.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 22/10. Down 13.68%.) Sold her holdings at about $17.

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