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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$40.66 +0.37 (+0.92%)
Closing price 06/29/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$40.67 +0.02 (+0.04%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
7

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 5 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$51.50
26.66% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is $51.50. The highest price target for MFC is $52.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is $51.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.66% from the current price of $40.66.
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
6/30/25 to 6/30/26		1 Month Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26		3 Months Ago
4/1/25 to 4/1/26		1 Year Ago
6/30/24 to 6/30/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 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$51.50$51.50$51.50$48.50
Forecasted Upside26.66% Upside34.76% Upside48.02% Upside51.75% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Manulife Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeManulife FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.29
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.66% Upside29.78% Upside14.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (A-)
5/14/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/13/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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Darko Mihelic
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/8/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
12/15/2025
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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Bob Huang
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Set Target$51.00+43.00%
11/14/2025
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/16/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/5/2024
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Alex Scott
Alex Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024
Dbs Bank logo
Dbs Bank
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K. Shih
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UpgradeStrong-Buy

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Manulife Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Manulife Financial
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, which, while slightly below expectations, indicates a solid performance in a challenging market environment.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a strong return on equity of 15.77%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The firm has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3199 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.0%.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with an average price target of around $48.00, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company operates in diverse segments, including Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance, which can provide stability and growth opportunities across different markets.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • The recent EPS of $0.69 represents a decline from $0.91 in the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
  • Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, with some lowering their expectations, which could indicate a more cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 56.70%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Market conditions can be volatile, and the financial services sector is subject to regulatory changes that could impact profitability.
  • Despite a strong return on equity, the net margin of 10.46% suggests that there may be room for improvement in cost management and operational efficiency.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is $51.50, with a high forecast of $52.00 and a low forecast of $51.00.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MFC shares.

According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 26.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Manulife Financial's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Scotiabank, TD Securities, and Weiss Ratings 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 Hold. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MFC) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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