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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$45.03 -0.48 (-1.05%)
(As of 11/20/2024 05:33 PM ET)

Manulife Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
9

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MFC.

Consensus Price Target

C$42.27
-6.12% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Manulife Financial, the average price target is C$42.27. The highest price target for MFC is C$49.00, while the lowest price target for MFC is C$36.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.12% from the current price of C$45.03.
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MFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$42.27C$39.64C$39.20C$29.67
Forecasted Upside-6.12% Downside-4.74% Downside6.87% Upside13.71% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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 FinancialFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.64
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/8/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$42.00 ➝ C$46.00+4.33%
11/8/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$48.00 ➝ C$49.00+11.14%
11/7/2024National Bankshares
1 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$45.00 ➝ C$47.00+4.35%
11/7/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$45.00 ➝ C$48.00+6.57%
10/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuyC$42.00 ➝ C$47.00+11.37%
9/5/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Set TargetEqual WeightC$39.00+5.26%
8/9/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetC$38.00 ➝ C$39.00+13.34%
8/8/2024Dbs Bank
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K. Shih
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$40.00 ➝ C$41.00+15.20%
5/10/2024Evercore
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 Boost TargetC$36.00 ➝ C$37.00+3.96%
5/8/2024National Bank Financial
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G. Dechaine
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2/16/2024Cormark
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ BuyC$33.00 ➝ C$36.00+8.27%
2/16/2024Desjardins
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D. Young
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UpgradeHold ➝ BuyC$29.00 ➝ C$36.00+8.27%
2/16/2024Veritas Investment Research
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 Reiterated RatingReduce
2/17/2023CSFB
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 Boost TargetC$27.00 ➝ C$28.00+3.70%

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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.:

  • Manulife Financial Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of C$0.91 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates by C$0.03. This indicates strong financial performance and potential growth.
  • The company had a net margin of 17.34% and a return on equity of 10.41%, showcasing efficient management of resources and profitability.
  • Manulife Financial Co. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, representing a dividend yield of 4.22%. This can provide investors with a steady income stream.
  • Insiders have been actively selling shares, which could be seen as a positive sign as they may have confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Despite insider selling, Manulife Financial Co. stock price has remained stable, indicating resilience in the face of insider transactions.

Manulife Financial
Bear Case

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

  • There is a high dividend payout ratio of 68.09%, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or withstand economic downturns.
  • Insiders selling significant amounts of company stock could signal potential concerns about the company's future performance or outlook.
  • While the company beat EPS estimates, revenue was slightly below analyst expectations, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation.
  • Manulife Financial Co. operates in multiple regions globally, exposing it to geopolitical and economic risks that could impact its financial stability.
  • Investors should carefully monitor the company's future financial reports and market conditions to assess any potential risks or uncertainties.

MFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Manulife Financial is C$42.27, with a high forecast of C$49.00 and a low forecast of C$36.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Manulife Financial in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -6.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Manulife Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, CIBC, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Manulife Financial more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Manulife Financial is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how MFC compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:MFC) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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