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Manulife Financial

31.18 USD
-0.96
2.99%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
31.18
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-2.99%
5 days
-3.88%
1 month
-1.80%
3 months
9.75%
6 months
0.81%
Year to date
2.16%
1 year
23.83%
5 years
127.43%
10 years
62.40%
 

About: Manulife Financial provides life insurance, annuities, and asset management products to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. Its investment management business contributes approximately 20% of its earnings and has around CAD 1.05 trillion in assets under management and administration as of the end of 2023. The US business, which primarily operates under the John Hancock brand, contributes about 27% of earnings and is mainly focused on providing insurance products for estate, business, and income protection. The Asia segment provides insurance products and insurance-based wealth accumulation products in over 11 countries and contributes around 30% of earnings. The Canadian business segment contributes approximately 23% of earnings.

Employees: 37,000

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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

52% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 46

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 693 [Q4 2024] → 700 (+7) [Q1 2025]

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 244 | Existing positions reduced: 226

0.85% less ownership

Funds ownership: 48.08% [Q4 2024] → 47.23% (-0.85%) [Q1 2025]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $26B [Q4 2024] → $25.4B (-$560M) [Q1 2025]

5% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q4 2024] → 18 (-1) [Q1 2025]

74% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $127M | Put options by funds: $490M

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MFC.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about MFC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Why Manulife Financial (MFC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Manulife Financial (MFC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Manulife (MFC) Up 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Manulife (MFC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Manulife (MFC) Up 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Manulife Financial (MFC) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Manulife Financial (MFC) have what it takes?
Manulife Financial (MFC) Could Be a Great Choice
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Manulife Stock: This Insurer Offers A Decent Dividend, And Is Close To A Buy Point
While one can find many stocks with higher yields, Manulife's strength lies in its financial security.
Manulife Stock: This Insurer Offers A Decent Dividend, And Is Close To A Buy Point
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
MFC Hits 52-Week High: Time to Hold Despite Expensive Valuation?
Manulife Financial stock rallies on the back of solid Asia business, expanding Wealth and Asset Management business and strong capital position.
MFC Hits 52-Week High: Time to Hold Despite Expensive Valuation?
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
1 week ago
Manulife Investment Management Closes the Market
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2025) - Jordy Chilcott, Head of Retail Intermediary Distribution Canada, Manulife Investment Management, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market and celebrate the launch of their four new ETF series: Manulife Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: MCOR) Manulife Fundamental Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: MFUN) Manulife Canadian Equity Class – ETF Series (TSX: MCAN) Manulife Dividend Income Fund – ETF Series (TSX: MDIF) Cannot view this video? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuiDql9fLVE The Manulife Core Plus Bond Fund provides investors exposure to a mix of government and corporate bonds, both investment grade and high yield.
Manulife Investment Management Closes the Market
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Manulife Financial: Asia Engine Drives Steady Growth
Manulife's Q1'25 results confirm strong growth in Asia and Wealth & Asset Management, with robust APE sales and disciplined expense management driving margin outperformance. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet, high capital returns to shareholders, and attractive valuation metrics, supporting a continued bullish outlook. Strategic focus on asset-light, high-growth segments and de-risking legacy businesses positions MFC for sustainable, long-term growth and resilience to market cycles.
Manulife Financial: Asia Engine Drives Steady Growth
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Manulife Shares Responsible AI Principles at Reuters Momentum AI Summit
Jodie Wallis, Global Chief Analytics Officer, Outlines How Manulife is Using AI Responsibly C$ unless otherwise stated                                             TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945 TORONTO , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife's Responsible AI Principles were shared during the Reuters Momentum AI Summit in New York last month. These principles guide the design, development, and deployment of Manulife's Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, which includes over 43 GenAI use cases in production, as of Q1 2025, an equivalent amount slated to be deployed across the organization by year end and over 450 ideas in evaluation1.
Manulife Shares Responsible AI Principles at Reuters Momentum AI Summit
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Manulife announces Subordinated Debenture issue
C$ unless otherwise stated                                                      TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945 The prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment thereto in connection with this offering will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days. TORONTO , May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") announced today that it intends to issue $500 million principal amount of 3.983% fixed/floating subordinated debentures due May 23, 2035 (the "Debentures").
Manulife announces Subordinated Debenture issue
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Manulife Investment Management Announces Formation of Lakefront Fiber to Serve Hyperscale, Carrier and Municipal Customers
BOSTON , May 19, 2025 Manulife Investment Management, through certain affiliates, ("collectively, Manulife IM") today announced the formation of Lakefront Fiber, LLC ("Lakefront Fiber"), a joint venture with Midwest Fiber Networks ("MWFN"). "We are pleased to partner with MWFN, with whom we have had a long-standing relationship, to support the build-out of Lakefront Fiber's extensive pipeline," said Recep Kendircioglu, Global Head of Infrastructure, Manulife Investment Management.
Manulife Investment Management Announces Formation of Lakefront Fiber to Serve Hyperscale, Carrier and Municipal Customers
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