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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 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 a very large amount of equity exposure to get balance sheet back on side. Did a terrific job in raising capital so balance sheet is fairly strong and the company will be on side in 3-5 years. Would rather be in Canadian bank stocks at the moment and avoid insurers.

DON'T BUY

Not a Buy right now because it still has too much exposure to equity markets. Likes this as an insurance company, probably one of the best in the world. North American operations are very profitable. Likes their growth in the far east.

COMMENT

New CEO (2 years ago) that inherited a company that needed drastic changes. Cut dividends in half. Sell annuities that are tied to different stock markets so have a lot of exposure to capital markets globally. If you feel capital markets are going to come out stronger, this is a Buy. He looks at this as a trading opportunity.

COMMENT

Put up some decent numbers but the multiple keeps compressing. Viewed as a levered play on equity markets and there are concerns about more equity issues to keep ratios in line. For safety go to Royal Bank (RY-T) but for a leverage play on the market you can go to this one.

BUY

In the short-term, as the market goes down people worry about the guarantees on index portfolios. Stock is now trading below Book. Tremendous franchise with lots of international growth. If you are a long-term investor and can take the volatility it is a great buy at this price. If the market keeps going down, this will follow.

WAIT

Starting to look good but you are in better to be prudent than to jump in right now. He'd rather pay $3, $4, $5 higher and know there is no double dip. Still has clouds over it. (See To0p Picks.)

SELL

Chart shows a very distinctive downward trend with no indication that it wants to bottom. Tends to do very well from around the beginning of October to end of November and end of February to end of May. Better opportunities elsewhere.

TOP PICK

Market is not giving this company the credit it deserves. Have made significant progress over the last couple of years in shoring up their balance sheet. Operate in 22 countries. Much stronger capital base so their equity products are not at as much risk. Can see earnings coming back at the $2 level in the next few years.

HOLD

Face the dilemma of investing premiums. Over 3% dividend.

COMMENT

Great Asian business. Growth looks decent. Fixed the balance sheet but to do so, alienated a bunch of investors by cutting the dividend in half. Cheap valuation. Doesn't expect an increase in dividends until late next year.

HOLD

Trading at about 8.5X this year's earnings and 7.5X next year’s. 3% dividend yield. Still suffering from having to raise some much capital during the financial crisis of 2009. Also suffering from their tie to the market but it is long-term exposure so he is not concerned about it. Great operation in Asia.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 18/09. Down 10.56%.)

DON'T BUY

He has been Short this stock for the last little while. Have a great global franchise but the downside is the concerns that if the market where to get hit, this has a lot of market exposure. Quite a number of their segregated products come due in 2012.

WAIT

Has looked at insurance companies and concluded that MFC is the one they will probably double up on, but not now. If you look out 2 to 3 years then it is an excellent buy.

BUY

Doing poorly this year. Have a lot of leverage to earnings and higher interest rates in a better stock market. Earnings will probably not be very good for 2nd quarter. However, trading at a discount to book value so it is an attractive buy. Good with a 3 to 5 year time horizon.

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