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This summary was created by AI, based on 49 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC-T) has garnered a largely positive outlook from market experts, with many recognizing its strong performance amidst a challenging financial sector. Analysts appreciate the insurance company's attractive valuation, especially with its solid dividend yield averaging around 4.3% to 4.9%. The firm has demonstrated resilience, particularly in Asia, where growth prospects remain robust. Despite some views that the stock may be nearing full valuation, there's consensus that MFC's effective management and recent strategic decisions have solidified investor confidence. Experts also expect continued upside potential as favorable interest rates and market conditions persist.

Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Fair Value
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 15/24, Up 29%)

Nice Q4 beat. Provides some shelter from tariffs. Still trades at slight discount of 9x, growing ~12%. Nice dividend. Competitor SLF is the one that's had 2 negative surprises in a year. 

Still a buy, but be aware that investors are flocking to this area, so it could eventually drop. Great compounder from here for the next 5 years.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 29/24, Up 0%)

(Note the short timeframe.)  Caught up in sentiment against the financial sector. In the group, insurance companies have actually held up fairly well (haven't gone down as much as everything else). 

BUY

Really likes. Attractive valuation. Down ~11% from highs last November. Pretty nice dividend of 4.3%. Holding above the 200-day MA, which is moving upwards. Insurance space gives you decent growth with protectiveness of the dividend.

HOLD
Why stuck around $44?

Markets are tough and can be counter-intuitive. Great beat, and the sector is sheltered from tariffs. Free of negative surprises, unlike SLF. Street models 12.5% EPS growth, trading at 9.34x -- cheaper and more compelling than banks.

The answer could be that the good news was already baked into the stock. He'd take it as a really good sign that it's actually up in the past week of a really tough market. More to go, but doesn't go in a straight line. He's long this one.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 16/24, Up 36%)

A year it ago, it traded at a dirt cheap 6-7x PE. Many thought it was left for dead with bad insurance contracts. In Dec. 2023, they sold a lot of those contracts at a decent price. That's when he entered this. But he recently sold this to buy TD (which has more upside).

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good growth in Asia. Asset management becoming a more important part of the business for all lifecos. Probably trading at higher end of historical levels. More room to go. Solid holding as long as it continues to execute. Yield is relatively attractive, increases over time.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great performance in 2024 with good dividend yield. Does not own shares. Good growth prospects ahead. Would recommend buying on weakness. 

BUY

Likes it. Globally diversified. Slightly better dividend than SLF right now, though he likes both names. Also slightly cheaper than SLF, so that's why MFC is in his portfolio.

BUY
For dividends in an RRSP.

A lifeco, but also offers investment products. Solid, dependable. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 10/24, Up 54%)

He held this a long time, patiently. Shares finally broke above $28 last year after a long repair period. There remains upside as it raises its dividend and has diversified sales in North America and Asia.

HOLD

All the insurance names, both in Canada and the US, continue to work. If interest rates do, in fact, go higher, that will only be beneficial for lifecos and other insurers. The chart looks fantastic. Good run, so there is some weakening in the intermediate term.

If a long-term holding, best thing you can do is sit on your hands and do nothing except participate in the DRIP program. Especially if he's right on the broader call of rates being 8-10% in the secular bear market of 2030-40, should be a big tailwind for insurers.

BUY

Great business, especially with current interest rates. Would be top insurance pick in Canada. Excellent business with strong management team. 

Unspecified

It is one non-bank financial company that keeps on going and going. Insurance companies actually do better when longer term interest rates go up and are one of the better investments when this happens. He owns it in the value momentum strategy fund and it has the potential to expand internationally.

DON'T BUY

The CEO, retiring next year, is doing a fine job, selling unprofitable product lines, and growth resumed in Hong Kong. MFC is now fully valued. She owns another insurer, though.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Really nice footprint in Asia. Its products still resonate with consumers, despite deflationary situation in China. He adds on pullbacks.

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Manulife Financial(MFC-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 29

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 12

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3

Total Signals / Votes : 44

Stockchase rating for Manulife Financial is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Manulife Financial(MFC-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manulife Financial stock symbol?

Manulife Financial is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol MFC-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFC-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:MFC or MFC-T

Is Manulife Financial a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 44 stock analysts published opinions about MFC-T. 29 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 3 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Manulife Financial.

Is Manulife Financial a good investment or a top pick?

Manulife Financial was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Manulife Financial.

Why is Manulife Financial stock dropping?

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Is Manulife Financial worth watching?

44 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Manulife Financial In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Manulife Financial stock price?

On 2025-03-28, Manulife Financial (MFC-T) stock closed at a price of $44.06.