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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

60.69

+0.02 (0.03%)

as of Jul 23, 2026, 8:00:00 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 garnered mixed perspectives from various analysts, reflecting both its potential and current market position. While many experts acknowledge MFC's solid dividend yield and growth prospects, particularly in Asia, concerns about valuation and market conditions persist. The stock appears to be trading around 2x book value and has shown slow but steady growth, attracting attention from those looking for income rather than explosive growth. The consensus among experts is to proceed with caution and consider market pullbacks for optimal entry points, though some view the stock as a good long-term hold due to its stable dividend and cash flow. Overall, while there are positive signs, such as asset management improvements and capital growth, analysts advise careful monitoring given the mixed signals surrounding the broader financial sector's performance.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

Their troubles with the non-hedged exposure to the stock market are largely behind it. There is tremendous growth potential, particularly in Asia. Have a good wealth management business. Quite cheap.

BUY

Continuation of the bond market rally in the short term and pressure in the equity market hurts them but if you can stand the volatility in the short term, they are way better hedged now. Could easily double in the next 3 to 4 years. One of the best growth profiles of any North American financial.

DON'T BUY

Increasing hedging to reduce quarterly earnings fluctuations in the equity market and is the reason for the volatility. Owns their fixed income instruments instead, which are safer. Globally, insurers are quite cheap now because of investors concerns on real estate holdings. Would prefer Power Financial (PWF-T), which owns Great West Life (GWO-T).

BUY

Likes it and likes the Asian growth side. They are going to raise the dividend at some stage, perhaps latter half of 2012.

TOP PICK

4.079% Aug 20, 2014 bonds. 3.5% yield currently. Senior debt. Short compared to others.

DON'T BUY

Life insurance companies are supposed to be defensive but this one missed the boat entirely. They then took the hedges off at the bottom of the market. Not going to go down anywhere, it’s just kind of dead.

BUY

Last correction was a higher low so he thinks it goes up. In a nice congestive period currently.

HOLD

Struggled over last couple of years but are getting act together recently. With hedging program in place they are little less prone to ups and down in the market. Bought more recently. Good valuation. Nothing is going happen here soon. In 3-5 years they will turn things around. Growth is in China.

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TOP PICK

Pretty much carrying out the plan that Don Guloien laid out for them a couple of years ago. Have de-risked. Last quarter was good. Over time they will get back to the 12%-14% ROE.

PAST TOP PICK

Manulife down since May 28 2010(recommended at $17.58 now at $17.16, Total return 0.91% increase), earnings were solid until last quarter, this is a work through story which will probably take a year or two to play itself out.He thinks it will be worth more but not sure when.

BUY

Market gave it a very high multiple when it was doing crazy things and now everyone hates it when it is doing all the right things. Very cheap multiple and are solving a lot of their issues. Have some really great growth aspects, not only in the US but also in Asia where they are dedicating more capital.

BUY

Just reported and beat their earnings by a large margin. Should continue to do well.

TOP PICK

They have probably passed the bottom. They are now about a third Asia, which is growing quite quickly. They are at the end of 2012 target and balance sheet is way above what is regulated. Have enough capital to raise dividend but they will wait.

BUY

Very good way of playing both the stock market and interest rates. One of the few ways to make money if interest rates rise. Also a positive leverage to the stock market with their variable annuities.

BUY

Is a long-term sufferer on this name. He likes to buy sticks when people hate the names. People don’t understand what’s going on with MFC. Earnings could reach $2-$2.50 normalized in 2-3 years. Trading near book value. Actively putting new clients into it.

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