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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$31.16 +0.41 (+1.32%)
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Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

$45.50
46.00% Upside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is $45.50. The highest price target for MFC is $51.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 46.00% from the current price of $31.17.
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MFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
1 Month Ago
3/1/24 to 3/1/25
3 Months Ago
1/1/24 to 12/31/24
1 Year Ago
4/1/23 to 3/31/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$45.50$45.50$37.50$33.33
Forecasted Upside46.00% Upside46.09% Upside22.11% Upside33.39% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy
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MFC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MFC Price Targets by Month

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Manulife Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeManulife FinancialFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside46.00% Upside49.44% Upside19.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/21/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$49.00 ➝ $51.00+66.05%
2/3/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
9/5/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
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K. Shih
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6/28/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+49.81%
5/9/2024National Bank Financial
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G. Dechaine
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2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
2/15/2024Desjardins
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D. Young
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2/15/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$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 Thursday, March 27, 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.:

  • Manulife Financial Co. has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3094 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase from the previous dividend indicates strong financial health and a positive outlook.
  • The current stock price of Manulife Financial Co. is $31.43, which is near its one-year high of $33.07. This suggests that the stock is performing well and may continue to appreciate in value.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for Manulife Financial Co., with a target price of $45.50. This positive sentiment from analysts can indicate potential for future growth and profitability.
  • The company reported a net margin of 10.08% and a return on equity of 15.98% in its latest earnings report, showcasing effective management and profitability, which are attractive traits for investors.
  • Institutional investors own 52.56% of the stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Despite the positive outlook, the stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.18, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • Manulife Financial Co. has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that it is slightly more volatile than the market. This could lead to greater risk for investors during market fluctuations.
  • While the company has shown growth, it also faces competition in the financial services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in the future.
  • The recent cut in stake by Vanguard Group Inc. by 0.7% may signal a lack of confidence from one of the largest institutional investors, which could influence other investors' perceptions.
  • With a PEG ratio of 1.11, the stock's growth rate may not justify its current price, suggesting that investors should be cautious about potential returns.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is $45.50, with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MFC shares.

According to analysts, Manulife Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 46.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada, and Scotiabank 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 3/31/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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