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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

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54.00

+0.50 (0.93%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 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 numerous analysts, with many highlighting its robust growth potential, especially in the Asian market and wealth management. The company has successfully increased its dividend yield, currently sitting at approximately 4-5%, while its price-to-earnings (PE) ratio remains attractive compared to peers in the banking sector. Analysts have noted concerns over potential earnings drops but maintain a long-term positive outlook, suggesting that MFC is suitable for income-focused investors. While many emphasize the reliability of MFC's dividend and its strong position in life insurance, there are mixed feelings regarding its growth prospects compared to other financial institutions. Overall, the sentiment leans towards MFC being a solid choice for those seeking steady income and moderate growth, but some experts advise caution regarding market volatility.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

Has been a disappointment. Great sensitivity to the equity market and low interest rates. They will survive but doesn't look like they will improve anytime soon. If you own, look to Average Down at around $12.

HOLD

Feels it is bottoming. The pressure has to be on for them to hold the dividend. Pretty good yield. Have some Far East exposure.

RISKY

MFC was hammered in the last part of June by the stock market and again today because they were hit by write-downs and the bond market. Also saw lousy earnings from SLF. Thinks the stock is oversold today. Would really be taken by surprise if they cut the dividend again. Earnings from on going operations were only a little below guidance – a little soft, but not like the overall numbers. This is the number you want to look at going forward.

RISKY

You may see more dumping at the end of the quarter when mutual funds don’t want to show it in their portfolio. Wouldn’t be surprised if it is not a $1 higher at the end of the week. Believes it is worth more.

DON'T BUY

A stock that is leveraged so heavily to the equity market. We may see a pickup in the sock right now because they just came out with a loss leading up to June. He doesn’t see equity market forging ahead so would not recommend it right now

HOLD

Still trashed. Popped today on news. Some bottom fishing going on with this company. Always a hope that you get into the 20’s again. It should be around the bottom here.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Long-term this company will survive and prosper. Extremely strong balance sheet and its reserve ratio is amongst the highest in Canada. However, it is fairly sensitive to what happens in the equity market. Lifecos will start reporting in the next week or so and he is possibly expecting some bad news on this one, which could create a buying opportunity.

DON'T BUY

Doesn't like the life insurance space right now. This one is a higher risk than its peers. High degree of earnings sensitivity to the equity market.

DON'T BUY

His concern is that there may be something in the woodwork that we still don’t know about.

BUY

It’s painful to hold. Clients are averaging down. Have lots of leverage to stock markets and interest rates. Will have to increase their reserves in both second and third quarters. Analysts have turned in the towel for this year. In couple of years they can release reserves and that boosts earnings. Buy for two or three years.

HOLD

There is concern that Q2 could be quite negative but they are trading at less than 50% of their market cap. If you have a longer-term time span, this is a company that will work its way through its difficulties, but may take 1 or 2 years.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 21/09. Up 17.6%.) Capital Trust II maturing 12/31/19. Hasn't been a great stock story, but typically what is good for bonds is not good for stocks.

SELL

As long as stock markets are not robust and interest rates remain low, this is a negative for this company.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 23/09. Down 32.13%.) A fabulous value however, the track looks awful and until he sees some basing he wouldn't touch it.

WAIT

Would wait because it came so far down recently. If they take another loss like a year ago, it could take time for them to recover. From this level it could double or go to $10-$12. CEO made good moves to raise money with dividend cut etc. Is watching it and if it came down a bit he could go for it.

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