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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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HOLD

Is a longer-term play. No dividend increases for next couple of years. Volatile. Might come down a bit more. Too cheap to bail out.

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COMMENT

7.768% bond due 4/8/19? Risk currently is dilution. Doesn't see any default risk. Once company issues equity or reduces dividend there should be an improvement in these bonds. Fairly priced right now. Prefers buying lower dollar bonds.

TOP PICK

If you believe this market is bottoming and will work higher, this is like a warrant on the market. Oversold. Historically at a historical level +30% below its moving average. This is only happened once before.

WATCH

If rates go lower, this company will have a tough time. Wouldn't touch at this time. If it moves up above $12.80 he would be interested.

WAIT

Doesn’t see a takeover. This is a contrarian play and is on his watch list.

COMMENT

Have been through hell in every sense and he thinks it is probably near the low. If you have gains elsewhere and a big loss here, you might want to take the loss. Probably in for another couple of tough quarters. If your timeframe is 18-24 months and your patient, you should do fine.

HOLD

Thinks there is a window of opportunity in the next 24 months as they get their house in order and become less dependent on equity market performance.

BUY

7.768% Medium Term Note due 4/08/19? There is still AA rating on this company. This is a very strong, solid, investment grade rating. He would be very comfortable with this.

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TOP PICK

7.405% bond due 31/12/19.

WATCH

All lifecos’ earnings became more volatile when securities had to be marked to market and had to relate to guarantees made on fixed incomes. If markets continue up, he could see a rebound in the September quarter. Before buying he would like to see stability in markets and rising stock prices on a consistent basis.

DON'T BUY

Sold his holdings when they discovered that it wasn't just an insurance company but was a leveraged product on the US stock market. With 51% of their portfolios still unhedged, you still own a highly leveraged stock market.

HOLD

With declining markets, outlook for this one is not too rosy. Almost down to the march/09 level while the market itself is much higher. Balance sheet has been fortified. Feels the market has positive leanings and this stock will survive and flourish.

SELL

Would recommend selling and as a replacement stock, consider Great West Life (GWO-T). (See Top Picks.) For a financial institution, risk management is a basic core competency in this company does not have a good track record.

WEAK BUY

If interest rates and stock market go up, then MFC will go up. They take premiums and invest in bonds. The bonds roll over and with low interest rates, the returns are terrible. He thinks interest rates will go higher and economy will continue to recover, so he says nibble at it and don’t make it a major position.

DON'T BUY

His concern is their exposure to their equity book. This stock is really a call on the market because if it should continue to be sloppy, they are about 50% hedged on equity exposure. Also it is hard for them to get a return on fixed income.

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