Manulife Financial (MFC)
NYSE:MFC
MFC Stock Chart & Stats
$38.81
-$0.20(-0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.81
-$0.20(-0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.70 - $40.41
Previous CloseN/A
Volume264.55K
Average Volume (3M)2.37M
Market Cap
$63.86B
Enterprise Value$87.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.45B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.50
Shares Outstanding1,676,743,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,998,607
30 Day Avg. Volume2,373,601
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.82
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)1.60
P/FCF Ratio2.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.63Price Target Upside4.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)3.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$31.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong New Business Growth (CSM/NBV)Consistent >20% new business CSM growth and expanding NBV margins in Asia indicate durable product competitiveness, effective distribution and disciplined pricing. Higher NBV margins boost embedded value and long-run ROE, supporting sustainable franchise economics across cycles.
Robust Capital Generation And Shareholder ReturnsRemittances above targets, a rising dividend and an OSFI-approved buyback reflect strong capital generation and a conservative capital buffer. High LICAT and leverage below target create durable financial flexibility for buybacks, dividends and strategic deployment without compromising solvency.
Global WAM Scale And Margin ExpansionSustained gross flows and margin expansion highlight fee revenue resilience and operating leverage in asset management. Scale, acquisitions (e.g., Comvest) and margin gains support recurring fee income, diversifying earnings away from purely underwriting volatility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow Decline And VolatilityA sharp TTM free cash flow decline signals weaker cash-conversion momentum and increased volatility in cash remittances. For an insurer, inconsistent FCF complicates capital planning, may constrain consistent shareholder returns, and raises sensitivity to market and underwriting cycles.
Material Net Outflows In Global WAMLarge quarterly net outflows meaningfully reduce AUM-dependent fee income and can pressure margins if sustained. Even with healthy gross flows, significant redemptions suggest retention or client-concentration risks that could impair medium-term revenue growth in wealth management.
Market/ALDA Losses And Spread PressureALDA underperformance and hedge-accounting losses reveal exposure to private asset returns and hedging effectiveness. Coupled with lower investment spreads and a 22% drop in U.S. core earnings, this highlights sensitivity of earnings and capital to market dynamics and asset-liability mismatches.
Manulife Financial News
MFC FAQ
What was Manulife Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Manulife Financial lowest stock price was $29.70 and its highest was $40.41 in the past 12 months.
What is Manulife Financial’s market cap?
Manulife Financial’s market cap is $63.86B.
When is Manulife Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Manulife Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Manulife Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Manulife Financial released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.767 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.793 by -$0.026.
Is Manulife Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Manulife Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Manulife Financial pay dividends?
Manulife Financial pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.313 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.41%. See more information on Manulife Financial dividends here
What is Manulife Financial’s EPS estimate?
Manulife Financial’s EPS estimate is 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Manulife Financial have?
Manulife Financial has 1,676,743,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Manulife Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Manulife Financial reported an EPS of $0.767 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.793. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.797%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Manulife Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MFC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Manulife Financial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.63 (4.68% Upside)
$40.63 (4.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MFC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 401.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in Asia, Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; And Corporate and Other segments. The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment provides mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, group retirement and savings products, and institutional asset management services through agents and brokers affiliated with the company, securities brokerage firms, and financial advisors pension plan consultants and banks. The Insurance and Annuity Products segment offers deposit and credit products; individual life, and individual and group long-term care insurance; and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products through insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing. The Corporate and Other segment is involved in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance businesses; and run-off reinsurance operations, including variable annuities, and accident and health. It also manages timberland and agricultural portfolios; and engages in insurance agency, portfolio and mutual fund management, mutual fund dealer, life, annuity, long-term care, and financial reinsurance; and fund management businesses. Additionally, the company holds and manages provides investment management, counseling, advisory, and dealer services. Manulife Financial Corporation was incorporated in 1887 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
MFC Company Deck
MFC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive outlook: Manulife delivered record core earnings, strong new business CSM/NBV growth across Asia and other segments, generated remittances above expectations, returned significant capital to shareholders, strengthened balance sheet metrics, and advanced strategic and AI initiatives. Notable challenges included meaningful net outflows in Global WAM for the quarter, ALDA-related and hedge accounting charges that reduced net income, lower investment spreads and a material decline in U.S. core earnings (−22% YoY). Management characterized adverse U.S. mortality experience as short-term variability and emphasized diversified, capital-efficient businesses and a clear path to 2027 targets. Overall, positive operational and capital outcomes outweigh the quarter-specific market and investment headwinds.View all MFC earnings summariesMFC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.63
▲(4.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
4.36% Mutual Funds
13.14% Other Institutional Investors
71.98% Public Companies and
Individual Investors