Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target C$53.89 +0.63 (+1.18%) As of 10:46 AM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesBuy This Stock Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating BuyBased on 9 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold1Buy8 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$57.005.77% Upside 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 upside of 5.77% from the current price of C$53.89. 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. 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MFC Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/25/25 to 5/25/261 Month Ago4/25/25 to 4/25/263 Months Ago2/24/25 to 2/24/261 Year Ago5/25/24 to 5/25/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy7 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)Hold1 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetC$57.00C$56.63C$55.63C$48.00Forecasted Upside5.77% Upside7.00% Upside13.43% Upside12.07% UpsideConsensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy 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 FinancialFinancial Services CompaniesConsensus Rating Score 3.00 2.07Consensus RatingBuyHoldNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent MFC 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 TDNot Rated Lower TargetBuyC$59.00 ➝ C$58.00+12.27%5/14/2026 National Bank Financial5 of 5 stars Boost TargetOutperformC$56.00 ➝ C$59.00+14.21%4/17/2026 Desjardins4 of 5 stars Set TargetBuyC$58.00+8.96%2/13/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperformC$52.00 ➝ C$55.00+10.57%2/13/2026 ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperformC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+12.59%2/12/2026 TD SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuyC$60.00 ➝ C$59.00+20.33%2/2/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetC$54.00 ➝ C$58.00+10.92%1/9/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetC$49.00 ➝ C$52.00-0.31%1/8/2026 Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ OutperformC$50.00 ➝ C$58.00+12.91%10/16/2025 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong-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. 11/21/2024 CormarkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetC$47.00 ➝ C$48.00+4.92%8/8/2024 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-BuyAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 11:03 AM 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 Tuesday, May 19, 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 company reported strong earnings per share of C$1.12 for the latest quarter, indicating solid profitability and effective management. With a revenue of C$22.03 billion for the quarter, Manulife Financial Co. demonstrates robust financial health and a strong market presence. The current stock price is around C$46.47, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth. Manulife Financial Co. has a dividend yield of 3.6%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment. The company has a return on equity of 11.34%, reflecting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors. Manulife Financial Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Manulife Financial Co. for these reasons: The dividend payout ratio is 57.33%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders rather than reinvested in the company. Insider ownership is quite low at 0.03%, which may raise concerns about the alignment of management's interests with those of shareholders. Recent insider selling, including a director selling 3,500 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects. The net margin of 10.91% suggests that while the company is profitable, there may be room for improvement in cost management and operational efficiency. Market analysts project an earnings per share of 3.61 for the current year, which may indicate slower growth compared to previous periods, potentially affecting investor sentiment. MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Manulife Financial's forecast for 2026? 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. Should I buy or sell Manulife Financial stock right now? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. 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. Does Manulife Financial's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 5.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Manulife Financial? Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, National Bank Financial, and TD in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Manulife Financial more than its competitors? 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. 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