Go Pro
→ DOJ Admits It In Court—Your Cash Can Be Seized Without Warning (From Priority Gold) (Ad)tc pixel Free MFC Stock Alerts

Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Manulife Financial logo
$42.74 -0.66 (-1.51%)
As of 01:01 PM Eastern
This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.
Compare

Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
7

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$51.50
20.51% Upside
According to the 8 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 20.51% from the current price of $42.74.
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.
Get the Latest News and Ratings for MFC and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Manulife Financial and its competitors.

Sign Up
SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

MFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/20/25 to 7/20/26		1 Month Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26		3 Months Ago
4/21/25 to 4/21/26		1 Year Ago
7/20/24 to 7/20/25
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
1 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 Upside20.51% Upside26.66% Upside34.69% Upside57.21% 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.
Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History

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.
Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table

Manulife Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeManulife FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.32
2.52
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.28% Upside29.65% Upside14.32% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

See Recent MFC News
Positive News
Positive News
Export
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/15/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/15/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
Not Rated
 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
5/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (A-)
5/14/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Reiterated RatingBuy
2/13/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Darko Mihelic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating
Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/8/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
12/15/2025
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Bob Huang
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating
Set Target$51.00+43.00%
11/14/2025
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/16/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/5/2024
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
Alex Scott
Alex Scott
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating
Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024
Dbs Bank logo
Dbs Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating
K. Shih
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating
UpgradeStrong-Buy

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 01:01 PM ET.


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 Thursday, July 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Manulife Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Manulife Financial
Bull Case

green Wall Street bull icon

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

  • The current stock price is around $41.31, which reflects a strong performance in the market, indicating potential for growth.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a solid return on equity of 16.58%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.485 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.94, which offers a dividend yield of 4.7%, appealing to income-focused investors.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own over half of the company's stock, indicating confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
  • Analysts have a consensus target price of $51.50 for the stock, suggesting that there is significant upside potential based on current valuations.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

red Wall Street bear icon

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

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.77 for the last quarter, which was below analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting future earnings targets.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a payout ratio of 56.75%, which means a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of $29.70, suggesting volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
  • Despite a strong market presence, the company faces competition in the financial services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The beta of 0.84 indicates that the stock is less volatile than the market, but this could also mean it may not perform as well during market upswings, potentially limiting returns for investors seeking high growth.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 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.

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 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 20.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Scotiabank, TD Securities, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research 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.

Related Companies

Today's Analyst Ratings

Top-Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

Brokerages With Manulife Financial Recommendations


This page (NYSE:MFC) was last updated on 7/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners
Trump’s $250 Bill – See Immediately
Former Goldman Sachs VP Dr. David Eifrig is warning that July 28 could trigger the biggest wealth reset in mod...
Stansberry Research | Sponsoredtc pixel
Ex-CIA Insider: “Prepare for a Mid-Term Meltdown”
Former CIA and Pentagon advisor Jim Rickards - who correctly called the 2008 recession, Trump's 2016 election,...
Paradigm Press | Sponsoredtc pixel
Print this and keep it by your screen
Ever been right about a stock's direction and still lost money on the trade? It's almost never bad luck - it's...
Profits Run | Sponsoredtc pixel
Where to Put $100 Before Trump's New Tech Law Rolls Out
The Financial Times says a new tech law puts America 'on the verge of a financial revolution.' Yahoo Finance e...
Brownstone Research | Sponsoredtc pixel
What's the Best Way to Lower RMD Taxes?
Once you turn 73, the IRS requires you to take distributions from your IRA, 401(k), and other retirement accou...
SmartAsset | Sponsoredtc pixel
From the man who predicted 2008 crash…
Porter Stansberry, founder of one of the largest financial research firms in the world, says he's breaking the...
Porter & Company | Sponsoredtc pixel
Three companies about to leapfrog Nvidia [And transform the entire industry]
Futurist George Gilder - who predicted the smartphone years before the iPhone launched - believes today's AI d...
Eagle Publishing | Sponsoredtc pixel
They proved it worked in '76. Then buried it.
In 1976, Chevron tapped an energy source with no fuel costs, no carbon, and no supply chain - then killed the ...
Behind the Markets | Sponsoredtc pixel