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Manulife Financial

30.06 USD
-0.68
2.21%
At close Aug 25, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
30.25
+0.19
0.63%
1 day
-2.21%
5 days
-1.73%
1 month
-4.02%
3 months
-5.35%
6 months
-2.15%
Year to date
-1.51%
1 year
10.60%
5 years
99.07%
10 years
100.00%
 

About: Manulife Financial is one of the Big Three Canadian life insurers. The firm provides life insurance, annuities, and asset management products to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. The Canadian business segment contributes approximately 22% of adjusted earnings. The Asia segment operates across 12 countries and contributes around 36% of earnings, with a significant presence in Hong Kong and Singapore. The US business, which primarily operates under the John Hancock brand, contributes about 23% of earnings and is one of the top 20 life insurers in the US. Manulife's global asset and wealth management business contributes approximately 20% of its earnings and had around CAD 1.03 trillion in assets under management and administration as of the end of 2024.

Employees: 37,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

56% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 84 | Existing positions closed: 54

23% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 260 | Existing positions reduced: 212

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 703 [Q1] → 712 (+9) [Q2]

1.03% more ownership

Funds ownership: 47.23% [Q1] → 48.26% (+1.03%) [Q2]

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.4B [Q1] → $26.4B (+$967M) [Q2]

39% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q1] → 11 (-7) [Q2]

61% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $162M | Put options by funds: $415M

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$49
63%
upside
Avg. target
$49
63%
upside
High target
$49
63%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
RBC Capital
Darko Mihelic
63%upside
$49
Outperform
Maintained
8 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 16 articles about MFC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Manulife President and Chief Executive Officer Phil Witherington to participate in fireside chat at the Scotiabank Financials Summit
TORONTO , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife, will participate in a fireside chat at the 26th Scotiabank Financials Summit on Thursday, September 4. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Manulife President and Chief Executive Officer Phil Witherington to participate in fireside chat at the Scotiabank Financials Summit
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
MFC Renews Centum Deal to Broaden Mortgage and Retirement Solutions
Manulife unit renews and expands its partnership with Centum, adding retirement savings and broader mortgage protection solutions.
MFC Renews Centum Deal to Broaden Mortgage and Retirement Solutions
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Manulife Appoints Mike Coyne General Counsel
TORONTO , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife announced the appointment of Mike Coyne as General Counsel, effective September 1, 2025. He will join Manulife's Executive Leadership Team and will report to Phil Witherington, Manulife's President and CEO.
Manulife Appoints Mike Coyne General Counsel
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Manulife Financial (MFC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Manulife Financial (MFC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Manulife (MFC) have what it takes?
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Manulife Investment Management Deepens Commitment to Asia with Appointments of June Chua as Head of Asian Equities and Yuting Shao as Senior Global Macro Strategist
TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945 HONG KONG , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Investment Management today announced the appointment of June Chua as Head of Asian Equities, effective August 4, 2025. This appointment reflects the firm's continued commitment to deepening its equity investment capabilities across Asia, a region that plays a critical role in today's equity markets and in the firm's long-term investment strategy.
Manulife Investment Management Deepens Commitment to Asia with Appointments of June Chua as Head of Asian Equities and Yuting Shao as Senior Global Macro Strategist
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Is Manulife Still A 'Buy' Following Its Q2 2025 Earnings?
Manulife Financial Corporation's strong fundamentals and growth prospects, especially in Asia, support its appeal as a long-term income investment despite recent mixed quarterly results. Recent Q2 results showed robust top-line growth in Asia and wealth management, but U.S. operations faced headwinds from higher mortality claims and credit losses. The acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners is expected to be immediately accretive, enhancing earnings diversification and supporting future growth in private credit.
Is Manulife Still A 'Buy' Following Its Q2 2025 Earnings?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
MFC vs. SLF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Insurance - Life Insurance stocks are likely familiar with Manulife Financial (MFC) and Sun Life (SLF). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
MFC vs. SLF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE:MFC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brooks Eric Tingle - President & CEO of John Hancock Colin L. Simpson - Chief Financial Officer Hung Ko - Global Head of Treasury & Investor Relations Marc M.
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Manulife Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, APE Sales Rise Y/Y
MFC Q2 results reflect strong business growth in Global WAM, Asia, and Canada, offset by unfavorable life insurance claims experience in the United States.
Manulife Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, APE Sales Rise Y/Y
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