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Manulife Financial (TSE:MFC)
NYSE:MFC
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Manulife Financial (MFC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 05, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.09
Last Year’s EPS
0.95
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operating momentum and clear strategic progress: strong new business CSM growth, robust Asia and U.S. sales, core EPS up 11%, improved ROE and healthy capital metrics. At the same time, headline headwinds persist in Global WAM net flows (-$4.4bn), a notable ALDA charge ($242m) and localized Canada group insurance experience. Management articulated constructive remediation plans, one-time items that should normalize, and optimistic run-rate outlooks (GWAM margin targets, remittances, and 18%+ ROE by 2027). On balance the positives around growth, capital strength, and execution materially outweigh the transitory and business-specific challenges.
Company Guidance
The company reiterated its medium‑term targets and near‑term guidance: core EPS grew 11% this quarter (in line with their medium‑term target) and management is aiming for 18%+ core ROE by 2027 (current Q1 core ROE 16.5%, up 90 bps YoY); adjusted book value per share was $39.01 (+6% YoY) even after returning $5.3 billion of capital over the past year and $1.2 billion in the quarter (new buyback program up to 2.5% of shares); cumulative remittances target remains $22 billion (implying ~$5.5 billion p.a.), with 60%–70% of earnings expected to convert to remittances versus a 35%–45% dividend payout; balance‑sheet metrics stayed strong (LICAT 136%, $25 billion above supervisory target; leverage 22.5% vs. 25% medium‑term target); Global WAM guidance includes a Q2 run‑rate approaching CAD 500 million with a ~CAD 25 million quarter‑to‑quarter uplift as eMPF one‑offs (CAD ~33 million / CAD 25 million guidance) unwind, a GWAM EBITDA margin target of ~30% next year (Q1 core EBITDA margin +60 bps YoY), and management expects GWAM net flows and ALDA performance to normalize (Q1 gross flows $56 billion, net outflows $4.4 billion; ALDA charge ~$242 million including a ~$50 million timber charge), while ECL remained ~$39 million pre‑tax.
Strong new business growth and CSM expansion
New business contractual service margin (CSM) grew 16% year-over-year, with each insurance segment achieving double-digit new business CSM growth; overall CSM balance increased 18%, strengthening future earnings potential.
Core EPS and profitability improvement
Core EPS increased 11% year-over-year, in line with the medium-term target; core ROE improved to 16.5%, up 90 basis points from the prior year.
Asia sales and earnings momentum
Asia APE sales rose 11% year-over-year with Hong Kong APE up 18% (record quarterly sales); Asia core earnings increased 22% year-over-year, driven by strong sales in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
U.S. sales strength and product differentiation
U.S. APE sales grew 29% year-over-year driven by demand for accumulation products and expanded distribution (wholesaling team >50% larger year-over-year); product strategy emphasizes adjustable products with increasing CSM generation.
Adjusted book value and capital returns
Adjusted book value per share increased 6% year-over-year to $39.01; returned $1.2 billion of capital to shareholders during the quarter and $5.3 billion over the past year; new buyback program authorized to repurchase up to 2.5% of common shares outstanding.
Strong balance sheet metrics
LICAT ratio at 136%, $25 billion above supervisory target; financial leverage ratio of 22.5%, below the medium-term target of 25%, indicating ample capital flexibility.
Global WAM operating progress and margin expansion
Global WAM reported record gross flows of $56 billion (up 13% sequentially and 15% year-over-year) and expanded core EBITDA margin by 60 basis points year-over-year; Q2 core earnings run rate expected to increase by approximately $25 million.
M&A and strategic partnerships
Completed acquisition of Schroders Indonesia; integration of Comvest contributed to institutional inflows; entered strategic partnership with L&G to extend global asset management & distribution capabilities.
AI and digital productivity gains
Developer productivity improved ~30% this quarter; an AI-powered U.S. retail sales platform drove a 40% increase in meaningful advisor interactions; Quick Quote automation handled nearly half of preliminary assessments, reducing turnaround from days to minutes.
Health and customer partnerships
Launched partnership with Guardant Health to offer Shield Multi-Cancer Detection test in Asia (first insurer in Asia to offer it) and partnered with Osara Health in Canada to provide cancer support programs for eligible group benefits customers.

Manulife Financial (TSE:MFC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:MFC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 05, 2026
2026 (Q2)
1.09 / -
0.95
May 13, 2026
2026 (Q1)
1.10 / 1.06
0.997.07% (+0.07)
Feb 11, 2026
2025 (Q4)
1.06 / 1.12
1.038.74% (+0.09)
Nov 12, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.04 / 1.16
116.00% (+0.16)
Aug 06, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.97 / 0.95
0.914.40% (+0.04)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.98 / 0.99
0.945.32% (+0.05)
Feb 19, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.94 / 1.03
0.9211.96% (+0.11)
Nov 06, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.94 / 1.00
0.928.70% (+0.08)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.88 / 0.91
0.839.64% (+0.08)
May 08, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.91 / 0.94
0.7918.99% (+0.15)
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TSE:MFC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 13, 2026
C$54.12C$51.03-5.71%
Feb 11, 2026
C$50.42C$47.77-5.25%
Nov 12, 2025
C$46.91C$46.96+0.13%
Aug 06, 2025
C$41.37C$39.78-3.86%
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