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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$42.79 +0.32 (+0.75%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

C$47.75
11.59% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is C$47.75. The highest price target for MFC is C$50.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is C$46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.59% from the current price of C$42.79.
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
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
1 Month Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
3 Months Ago
6/11/24 to 6/11/25
1 Year Ago
9/10/23 to 9/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$47.75C$47.75C$48.00C$39.18
Forecasted Upside11.59% Upside15.31% Upside9.76% Upside5.61% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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

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 FinancialFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.62
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$51.00 ➝ C$49.00+18.47%
8/7/2025Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual WeightC$46.00 ➝ C$47.00+13.88%
8/7/2025National Bankshares
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$48.00 ➝ C$47.00+13.88%
5/1/2025CIBC
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 Lower TargetNeutralC$48.00 ➝ C$46.00+7.60%
5/1/2025Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$53.00 ➝ C$50.00+16.96%
4/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetC$51.00 ➝ C$46.00+17.74%
2/20/2025TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$48.00 ➝ C$49.00+7.31%
11/21/2024Cormark
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 Boost TargetC$47.00 ➝ C$48.00+4.92%
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
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5/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$40.00 ➝ C$41.00+15.20%
5/10/2024
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 Boost TargetC$36.00 ➝ C$37.00+3.96%
5/8/2024National Bank Financial
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2/16/2024Desjardins
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UpgradeHoldBuyC$29.00 ➝ C$36.00+8.27%
2/16/2024Veritas Investment Research
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 Reiterated RatingReduce

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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 Saturday, September 6, 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 C$41.41, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.44, reflecting a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized yield of approximately 4.3%.
  • Analysts have assigned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation based on recent performance and market conditions.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$72.63 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position within the financial services industry.
  • Recent trading activity shows a healthy volume, indicating investor interest and liquidity in the stock, which can be beneficial for those looking to enter or exit positions.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Despite a strong market position, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a fifty-two week high of C$46.42 and a low of C$34.03, indicating potential volatility.
  • Recent analyst price target adjustments have shown some downward revisions, with targets being cut by several brokerages, which may signal caution among market experts.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by directors, which could raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those in the know.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio is around 12.89, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting upside potential for new investors.
  • Market conditions and economic factors can impact the financial services sector, and any downturn could adversely affect Manulife Financial Co.'s performance and stock price.

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 C$47.75, with a high forecast of C$50.00 and a low forecast of C$46.00.

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

According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 11.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, National Bankshares, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Manulife Financial more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Manulife Financial is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:MFC) was last updated on 9/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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