Manulife Financial reports Q2 core EPS 95c, consensus 97c

Book value per common share $24.90 vs. $23.71 last year. CEO Phil Witherington said, “Our Q2 results underscore the strength and resilience of our global franchise, as we continue to deliver high-quality growth across a diversified portfolio. All three insurance segments achieved over 30% growth year over year in new business CSM, clear evidence of our momentum and future earnings potential. Notably, Asia continued to generate strong APE sales and increased NBV margin sequentially.6 Global WAM further expanded its core EBITDA margin4 and delivered double-digit core earnings growth compared with the prior year quarter. It’s an incredible privilege to lead Manulife and I’m energized by the passion and performance of this team. We are building on a strong foundation and are well-positioned to navigate a dynamic macroeconomic landscape with clarity and purpose. As we write Manulife’s next chapter, I’m confident our strong commitment to customers, digital and AI-enabled solutions, will set new standards for excellence, efficiency, and sustainable growth across our global franchise. Investing in our high-potential businesses with strategically focused intent is critical, and I’m excited to announce our acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners, adding highly complementary and scaled capabilities in private credit, an asset-strategy that we believe will contribute to future growth across our Global Wealth and Asset Management lines of business.”