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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.73

+0.50 (0.82%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 15, 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 mixed but generally positive outlook from a variety of analysts. The company has shown solid growth, particularly in Asia, where it is capitalizing on opportunities in wealth management and life insurance. Despite recent reports suggesting higher valuations, some experts caution that the current price might be overbought, and they advise being selective in the financials sector. Analysts note that while MFC faces challenges from a new tax in China and a dip in US operations, its robust dividend yield and consistent performance make it a reliable long-term hold. Overall, many recommend waiting for potential pullbacks before increasing positions, highlighting MFC's potential for sustained growth amidst the competitive landscape of Canadian financials.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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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.

BUY

Thinks it’s time to get back in. They’re getting their act together again. Looking attractive. Great international exposure. Thinks it could be earning $2.50-$3 a share in 2 to 3 years without a lot of problem. With a 12 multiple, you are looking at a $30 plus stock along with a dividend.

COMMENT

On his watch list. Two major factors will impact this stock. As interest rates go up, the company will do much better as it will help their bottom line. Market movement t will also affect them. Too expensive for him at this point.

TOP PICK

Over the last couple of years they made significant strides in hedging out a lot of their risk. We are now in a much better environment for insurance companies.

SELL

Significant dividend but this is a company that has a cloud over it again. When clients bring it in from outside, he tends to eliminate it. He not sure about their equity oriented investment insurance type plans. On a market, which he expects will be indifferent over the next 3 or 4 months, this stock won’t do very well. Their most recent earnings report was a disappointment. Also the Japan situation might come back and bite them.

COMMENT

You can write calls to lower your risk.

HOLD

Stock has not down well. Just as you think they are heading for a breakout, another issue sideswipes them. Will have to take a write down on their insurance policies in Japan, which was the fastest growing part of their business. Higher interest rates are good for their business and the stock market has improved. Think it has a lot more intrinsic value than the current price. You have to be patient.

TOP PICK

Thinks it could move back up to possibly the $20 level. $16 is the exit price.

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DON'T BUY

Not positive on this one. Sold his holdings when he discovered it was really a leverage on the US stock market and US bond market interest rates. Would rather buy a life insurance company for their business, not their exposure to interest rates or the stock market.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 1/10. Down 11.26%.) Deploying its capital properly.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Apr 19/10, Down 10.42%) There is a bit of headwind at $19. Weak today because of a story in the paper today. This stock deserves a higher multiple. In 18-24 months they should be in good enough shape to raise the dividend again.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 19/10. Up 20.71%.) Technically it should go higher. Likes the sector.

BUY

Within a year you could see this stock north of $10. Solidified balance sheet, have all the capital they need. They have more credibility here. Delivered better numbers the last two quarters. Good international diversification. It’s the high-risk play in the financials.

BUY

$24 model price. He still recommends it. Add on any dips.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 16/10, Down 13.90%) Still likes it. Thinks as interest rates and bond yields go up, they will make much more from assets under management. Doesn’t think their interests in Japan are material to their results. Investors are unduly negative on the stock.

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