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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.11 +0.04 (+0.13%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

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

$47.50
57.75% Upside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is $47.50. The highest price target for MFC is $49.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 57.75% from the current price of $30.11.
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MFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
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)
7 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$47.50$48.50$45.50$35.00
Forecasted Upside57.75% Upside59.02% Upside47.25% Upside41.41% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

MFC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.55
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside61.09% Upside26.41% Upside14.10% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $49.00+62.55%
5/19/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Bob Huang
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Set Target$46.00+48.63%
2/3/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
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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UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/28/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+49.81%
5/9/2024National Bank Financial
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G. Dechaine
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2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
2/15/2024Desjardins
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D. Young
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2/15/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 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, which is significantly below its 12-month high of $33.07, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Manulife Financial Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3194, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of approximately 15.84%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • With a net margin of about 9.58%, Manulife Financial Co. demonstrates strong profitability, which can be attractive for investors seeking stable earnings.
  • Analysts project earnings per share of 2.87 for the current year, indicating growth potential and positive outlook for the company's financial performance.

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 for the last quarter, which was below analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting future performance targets.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a dividend payout ratio of approximately 66.49%, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent changes in institutional investor positions suggest some uncertainty, as hedge funds have been adjusting their holdings in the stock.
  • The financial services sector can be volatile, and economic fluctuations may impact Manulife Financial Co.'s performance and stock price.
  • With a net margin of 9.58%, while profitable, there may be concerns about competitive pressures affecting future profitability.

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 $47.50, with a high forecast of $49.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. 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 57.75% 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 2.54. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.


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