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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.56

+0.87 (1.43%)

as of Jul 24, 2026, 5:29:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered a range of responses from experts, showcasing a diverse outlook on its performance and market position. Many analysts note the company's solid fundamentals, including a strong dividend yield and healthy growth prospects, particularly in Asia and wealth management. However, there are concerns regarding its current valuation, as some believe it is slightly overbought and may be trading at high multiples compared to its earnings growth. While some experts recommend caution and suggest waiting for a market pullback before investing, others see the stock as an attractive long-term holding, especially given the ongoing positive momentum in its core business. Overall, despite fluctuations and some short-term challenges, MFC remains a reliable name in the insurance sector with potential for steady growth.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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DON'T BUY

Insurance company invests life-premiums into bonds. Long bond yields are at record lows making it very difficult for them to make money on their portfolios. This copy is selling more life insurance in Asia and have mostly hedged their exposure to the stock market but difficult to see any buoyant prospects for insurance companies when the bond yields are so low.

DON'T BUY

Had a breakdown in 2008 and has been in a downtrend for the past 3 years. Has formed any kind of a base yet.

WEAK BUY

Was a 2% position but now is less. Underlying business is fine and growing well. The necessity of marking the market because bond prices are low is the problem. 4-5% downside risk both here and in the states. He would buy it here if you want something in this space.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 30/10. Up 5.91%.) Still likes.

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.

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.

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.

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