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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$57.42 +0.45 (+0.79%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
8

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

C$57.00
-0.73% Downside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is C$57.00. The highest price target for MFC is C$59.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is C$52.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.73% from the current price of C$57.42.
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
6/18/25 to 6/18/26		1 Month Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26		3 Months Ago
3/20/25 to 3/20/26		1 Year Ago
6/18/24 to 6/18/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$57.00C$57.00C$55.63C$48.00
Forecasted Upside-0.73% Downside9.49% Upside19.75% Upside14.45% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate 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
3.00
2.06
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/14/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Lower TargetBuyC$59.00 ➝ C$58.00+12.27%
5/14/2026
National Bank Financial logo
National Bank Financial
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperformC$56.00 ➝ C$59.00+14.21%
4/17/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetBuyC$58.00+8.96%
2/13/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$52.00 ➝ C$55.00+10.57%
2/13/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+12.59%
2/12/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
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 Lower TargetBuyC$60.00 ➝ C$59.00+20.33%
2/2/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetC$54.00 ➝ C$58.00+10.92%
1/9/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Boost TargetC$49.00 ➝ C$52.00-0.31%
1/8/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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 UpgradeHold ➝ OutperformC$50.00 ➝ C$58.00+12.91%
10/16/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/21/2024
Cormark logo
Cormark
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 Boost TargetC$47.00 ➝ C$48.00+4.92%
8/8/2024
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Dbs Bank
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K. Shih
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UpgradeStrong-Buy

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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 C$57.00, which reflects a positive consensus rating of "Buy" from multiple analysts, indicating strong market confidence.
  • Recent upgrades from various financial institutions, including an increase in price targets, suggest a bullish outlook for the company's future performance.
  • Manulife Financial Co. is recognized as one of the largest life insurers in the United States, providing a diverse range of financial products, which enhances its market stability.
  • The company has received multiple "outperform" ratings, indicating that analysts expect it to perform better than the market average, which can be a strong indicator for potential investors.
  • With a solid foundation in financial advice, insurance, and wealth management solutions, Manulife Financial Co. is well-positioned to capitalize on growing market demands.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive ratings, there is still one analyst who has assigned a "Hold" rating, suggesting some uncertainty about the stock's immediate performance.
  • Price target adjustments from analysts indicate some volatility, with recent decreases in targets reflecting cautious sentiment in the market.
  • As a major player in the financial services sector, Manulife Financial Co. is subject to economic fluctuations, which can impact its profitability and stock performance.
  • Competition in the financial services industry is intense, and any shifts in market dynamics could pose risks to Manulife Financial Co.'s market share and growth potential.
  • Investors should consider the potential for regulatory changes in the financial sector, which could affect the company's operations and profitability.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is C$57.00, with a high forecast of C$59.00 and a low forecast of C$52.00.

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -0.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, National Bank Financial, and TD in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (TSE:MFC) was last updated on 6/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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