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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$31.89 +0.10 (+0.31%)
Closing price 09/12/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$31.90 +0.00 (+0.02%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 2 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
2

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Manulife Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$48.50
52.09% Upside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is $48.50. The highest price target for MFC is $49.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is $48.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 52.09% from the current price of $31.89.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/14/24 to 9/14/25		1 Month Ago
8/15/24 to 8/15/25		3 Months Ago
6/16/24 to 6/16/25		1 Year Ago
9/15/23 to 9/14/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.50$47.50$45.67$35.67
Forecasted Upside52.09% Upside56.25% Upside46.40% Upside27.02% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyBuyBuy

MFC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MFC Price Targets by Month

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Manulife Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeManulife FinancialFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside52.09% Upside17.19% Upside10.72% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Bob Huang
Not Rated
Set Target$48.00+57.06%
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$51.00 ➝ $49.00+62.55%
2/3/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/5/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
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K. Shih
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6/28/2024TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+49.81%
5/9/2024National Bank Financial
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G. Dechaine
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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2/15/2024Desjardins
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D. Young
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/15/2024BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$31.00 ➝ $35.00+54.59%

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Should I Buy Manulife Financial Stock? MFC Pros and Cons Explained

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Manulife Financial
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Manulife Financial Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $30.37, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $51.58 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3199, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized yield of 4.2%.
  • With a return on equity of 15.77%, Manulife Financial Co. demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.
  • Analysts have rated the stock with a consensus target price of $48.50, suggesting potential upside from the current trading price.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Manulife Financial Co. for these reasons:

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.69, which missed analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.55, which, while reasonable, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Recent trading volumes have been lower than average, which could indicate reduced investor interest or liquidity concerns.
  • The company experienced a decline in earnings per share compared to the same period last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Institutional ownership stands at 52.56%, which could lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is $48.50, with a high forecast of $49.00 and a low forecast of $48.00.

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MFC shares.

According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 52.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Manulife Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Manulife Financial is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MFC) was last updated on 9/14/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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