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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Price & Analysis

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MFC Stock Chart & Stats

CA$63.38CA$0.53(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$60C$62C$64Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 13Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
CAD 62.82 - CAD 63.67
52-Week Range
CAD 44.23 - CAD 64.60
Previous Close
CAD 62.85
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
4.26M
Market Cap
CAD 103.83B
Enterprise Value
CAD 124.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
CAD 38.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
CAD 15.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.1
Beta
0.80
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.17
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 20, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.99%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Broad Insurance Growth

Double-digit APE growth across Canada, Asia and the U.S., alongside higher CSM, indicates stronger new-business economics and a larger pool of future insurance earnings. Broad geographic growth and improving agent productivity can support durable expansion beyond a single market.

Capital Strength

A substantial capital surplus and leverage below management’s medium-term target provide resilience against insurance and market volatility. This financial flexibility supports continued investment, risk management and shareholder distributions while preserving capacity to pursue growth opportunities.

LTC Risk Reduction

Transferring a meaningful portion of long-term-care biometric risk reduces exposure to adverse morbidity experience over time. Although the transaction has a modest first-year earnings cost, it should make future liabilities more predictable and strengthen risk-adjusted capital management.

Bears Say

Revenue Volatility

Recent revenue contraction and a volatile multi-year pattern reduce confidence in the predictability of top-line growth. For a business tied to markets, premiums and assets under management, uneven revenue can complicate planning and make sustained earnings expansion less dependable.

Canada Insurance Pressure

Unfavorable claims and expense experience in Canada is directly pressuring earnings in an important operating market. Management expects conditions to normalize, but persistent transformation spending may delay margin recovery and keeps the segment exposed to execution and claims variability.

Corporate Cost Burden

A sizable corporate loss and higher central spending dilute otherwise strong operating performance. Investments in AI, modernization and transformation may create future benefits, but the current cost burden reduces near-term earnings quality and requires disciplined execution to generate lasting returns.

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MFC FAQ

What was Manulife Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Manulife Financial lowest stock price was C$44.23 and its highest was C$64.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Manulife Financial’s market cap?
Manulife Financial’s market cap is C$103.83B.
When is Manulife Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Manulife Financial’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 17, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 97 days.
How were Manulife Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Manulife Financial released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2026. The company reported C$1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.178 by C$0.062.
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 C$0.485 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.99%. See more information on Manulife Financial dividends here
What is Manulife Financial’s EPS estimate?
Manulife Financial’s EPS estimate is 1.17.
How many shares outstanding does Manulife Financial have?
Manulife Financial has 1,651,959,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Manulife Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Manulife Financial reported an EPS of C$1.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.178. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.958%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Manulife Financial?
Hedge funds hold Manulife Financial shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Manulife Financial is 1,217,131,106 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 1.4M shares last quarter.
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