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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.78 +0.12 (+0.37%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
2

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Manulife Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$48.50
57.54% Upside
According to the 3 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 57.54% from the current price of $30.79.
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
8/29/24 to 8/29/25		1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25		3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25		1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 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$48.50$45.67$35.67
Forecasted Upside57.54% Upside57.98% Upside43.43% Upside30.27% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

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
2.67
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside57.54% Upside17.83% Upside10.23% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars		Bob Huang
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target$48.00+57.06%
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars		Darko Mihelic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $49.00+62.55%
2/3/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
9/5/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		A. Scott
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		K. Shih
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/28/2024TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+49.81%
5/9/2024National Bank Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		G. Dechaine
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy
2/15/2024Desjardins
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. Young
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/15/2024BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the 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

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, August 28, 2025. 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 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 recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3199, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of 4.2%.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own over half of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence from major financial players in the market.
  • The company reported a revenue of $11.30 billion in its latest quarter, showcasing its robust financial performance and ability to generate significant income.
  • Analysts have given the stock a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus target price of $48.50, suggesting potential for price appreciation in the near future.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • The company missed analysts' earnings per share (EPS) estimates by $0.02 in its latest quarter, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 56.70%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Despite a strong market capitalization of approximately $51.58 billion, the stock has fluctuated between a one-year low of $25.92 and a high of $33.07, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as from $51.00 to $49.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • The company's earnings per share decreased from $0.91 in the same quarter last year to $0.69, highlighting a decline in profitability that could concern potential investors.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 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.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MFC shares.

According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 57.54% 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 score for Manulife Financial is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:MFC) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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