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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$31.48 -0.86 (-2.66%)
Closing price 09/16/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$31.52 +0.04 (+0.14%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
2

Based on 2 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 2 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$48.50
54.07% Upside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is $48.50. The highest price target for MFC is $49.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is $48.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 54.07% from the current price of $31.48.
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
9/17/24 to 9/17/25
1 Month Ago
8/18/24 to 8/18/25
3 Months Ago
6/19/24 to 6/19/25
1 Year Ago
9/18/23 to 9/17/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.50$47.50$45.67$35.67
Forecasted Upside54.07% Upside54.92% Upside49.26% Upside26.19% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyBuyBuy

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 FinancialFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.52
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside54.07% Upside18.49% Upside11.50% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Bob Huang
Not Rated
Set Target$48.00+57.06%
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$51.00 ➝ $49.00+62.55%
2/3/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/5/2024Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/28/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+49.81%
5/9/2024National Bank Financial
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2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
2/15/2024Desjardins
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2/15/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$31.00 ➝ $35.00+54.59%

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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 Monday, September 15, 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 $31.89, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
  • Manulife Financial Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3199 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.0%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company's stock, with over 52% ownership, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • Analysts have set a consensus target price of $48.50 for the stock, suggesting potential upside from the current price, which could attract growth-oriented investors.
  • The company reported a solid revenue of $11.30 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, showcasing its strong market position and operational performance.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • The company missed earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, posting $0.69 earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.71, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has experienced fluctuations in its stock price, with a 1-year low of $25.92, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the payout ratio stands at 56.70%, which may suggest limited room for further increases in dividends if earnings do not improve.
  • Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, with Royal Bank of Canada lowering its target from $51.00 to $49.00, which could signal a lack of confidence in short-term growth.
  • The company's return on equity of 15.77% is respectable, but it may not be sufficient to attract investors looking for higher returns compared to other financial institutions.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is $48.50, with a high forecast of $49.00 and a low forecast of $48.00.

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings 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 upside of 54.07% 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 for Manulife Financial is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MFC) was last updated on 9/17/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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