Manulife Financial

MFC

Market cap $63.7B

Manulife stock sold off almost 6% after Q1 2026 earnings on a single line item, while its Asia core earnings grew 22% and NBV 15%. The residual income valuation model anchored on Damodaran's industry beta puts intrinsic value at C$76 vs. C$52; on per-name beta, roughly fair. MFC's reported P/B of 2.0x ignores C$25.6B of net CSM. On adjusted book value, MFC trades at 1.3x.

C$ unless otherwise stated                                                         TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945 TORONTO, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that it has priced an offering in Singapore of S$500 million principal amount of 2.880% subordinated notes due June 4, 2036 (the "Notes"). The offering will be made pursuant to an offering circular dated May 26, 2026 and will qualify as Tier 2 capital for Manulife.

Changes Include Canada Segment, Hong Kong, AI and Data, and Technology and Operations New Team Structure Enables Execution Against Strategic Priorities for Long-term Growth TORONTO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife has announced changes to its executive and senior leadership teams across Canada, Hong Kong, AI and Data, and Technology and Operations to enable sustainable, long-term growth as the company executes its refreshed enterprise strategy. "These important leadership changes ensure we have the right capabilities, both at the enterprise level and in our key markets of Canada and Hong Kong, to achieve our bold ambition and deliver against our new strategic priorities," said Phil Witherington, President and CEO of Manulife.

Manulife Financial Corporation is rated Hold with a reiterated price target of $25/share, reflecting structural unattractiveness post-1Q26. MFC's core U.S. and Canadian insurance segments underperformed, with deteriorating fundamentals and significant $4.4B net outflows in wealth management. The company's persistent cost ratio (46%) and declining investment spreads challenge the bullish thesis and signal margin compression risk.

Manulife Financial NYSE: MFC reported what executives described as solid first-quarter 2026 results, with growth in insurance sales and earnings in Asia helping offset pressure in Global Wealth and Asset Management and unfavorable insurance experience in Canada.

C$ unless otherwise stated                                                         TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945 TORONTO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that each of the following 13 nominees proposed to be elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today has been elected. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC:CA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MFC's first-quarter results reflect strong business growth in Asia and Global WAM, offset by lower investment spreads in the United States.

C$ unless otherwise stated                                 TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC          SEHK: 945 TORONTO, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife's Board of Directors today announced quarterly shareholders' dividends on the following non-cumulative preferred shares of Manulife Financial Corporation, payable on or after June 19, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2026: Class A Shares Series 2 - $0.29063 per share Class A Shares Series 3 - $0.28125 per share Class 1 Shares Series 3 - $0.14675 per share Class 1 Shares Series 4 - $0.226850 per share Class 1 Shares Series 9 - $0.373625 per share Class 1 Shares Series 11 - $0.384938 per share Class 1 Shares Series 13 - $0.396875 per share Class 1 Shares Series 15 - $0.360938 per share Class 1 Shares Series 17 - $0.346375 per share Class 1 Shares Series 19 - $0.323063 per share Class 1 Shares Series 25 - $0.371375 per share About Manulife Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses.