Manulife Financial Corp is expected to post a consensus EPS of $0.79 and revenue of $2.315 billion for the first quarter of 2026, with the stock currently trading at $40.02 against a bullish average analyst price target of $51.50. Investors are primarily focused on the company's growth momentum in its Asian markets, specifically targeting continued expansion in New Business Value (NBV) and Contractual Service Margin (CSM).
Recent performance has been robust, with the company reporting record core earnings in 2025 and recently raising its quarterly dividend by 10.2% to $0.485. While analysts anticipate a year-over-year decline in core EPS compared to last year's $0.99, market sentiment remains constructive due to aggressive share buybacks and the successful implementation of a refreshed enterprise strategy centered on capital efficiency.