Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target $38.98 +0.28 (+0.71%) As of 03:52 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating BuyBased on 7 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold0Buy7 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, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MFC. Consensus Price Target $51.5032.14% 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 32.14% from the current price of $38.98. 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). 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MFC Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/21/25 to 5/21/261 Month Ago4/21/25 to 4/21/263 Months Ago2/20/25 to 2/20/261 Year Ago5/21/24 to 5/21/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)Hold0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$51.50$51.50$51.50$45.67Forecasted Upside32.14% Upside34.69% Upside40.50% Upside48.27% UpsideConsensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy MFC Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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 MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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 CompetitionTypeManulife FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 3.14 2.31 2.52Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside32.93% Upside27.41% Upside16.44% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent MFC NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/14/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)5/14/2026 TD Securities4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingBuy4/29/2026 Scotiabank4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingOutperform2/13/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDarko MihelicSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform1/8/2026 Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform12/15/2025 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBob HuangSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$51.00+43.00%11/14/2025 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform10/16/2025 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy9/5/2024 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAlex ScottSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageEqual Weight8/8/2024 Dbs BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingK. ShihSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy Get the Latest News and Ratings for MFC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Manulife Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Thursday at 03:52 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 Monday, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Manulife Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Manulife Financial Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Manulife Financial Co.: The current stock price is around $39.34, reflecting a recent increase of 3.1%, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company. Manulife Financial Co. has a strong return on equity of approximately 15.77%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3199, representing an annualized dividend yield of about 4.0%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with a target price around $48.00, indicating potential for price appreciation based on market expectations. Manulife Financial Co. operates in multiple segments, including wealth and asset management, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk associated with reliance on a single market. Manulife Financial Bear Case 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 of $0.71, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth targets. Manulife Financial Co. has a dividend payout ratio of approximately 56.70%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits for growth. Recent analyst reports have shown mixed ratings, with some brokerages lowering their price targets, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance. The company experienced a decline in earnings per share compared to the same period last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory. Market volatility and economic conditions can impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting Manulife Financial Co.'s performance and stock price. MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Manulife Financial's forecast for 2026? 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. Should I buy or sell Manulife Financial stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MFC shares. Does Manulife Financial's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 32.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Manulife Financial been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Manulife Financial's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Manulife Financial? Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Scotiabank, TD Securities, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Manulife Financial more than its competitors? 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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