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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

57.19

+0.15 (0.26%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting a range of perspectives on its current standing and future potential. Several analysts highlight the company's strong dividend yield and its robust performance in Asia, suggesting it may be a worthwhile long-term investment, particularly for those seeking income rather than growth. However, concerns regarding earnings fluctuations, market pullbacks, and comparisons with peers like Sun Life Financial indicate that MFC may not be as attractive as other options in the life insurance sector. Many experts recognize the potential for capital appreciation, yet they caution that the stock faces headwinds, especially when considering broader market dynamics and the performance of similar financial institutions. There is a prevailing sentiment that the stock remains a reliable choice, albeit needing careful monitoring amidst potential market corrections.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

Similar

SLF

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Difficult story. Would probably buy if it got to $10 again. Missed their capital ratios and investors feel they are very much tied to the equity market. Very hard for insurance companies to operate in this low interest-rate environment.

SELL

Both MFC and SLF have exposure to an annuity product that was sold during the bull market. People are fixated on the hedging on this. He would not be standing there to catch these names. There are insurance names that are not in these products. Move into another insurance name.

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.

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.

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.

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