MFC Manulife Financial Corp

Manulife Investments announced the final 2025 annual reinvested distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and ETF series of Mutual Funds. These distributions, representing realized capital gains, will be automatically reinvested into additional units rather than paid in cash. Unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will receive these distributions, which will increase the adjusted cost base of their investment for those holding units outside registered plans.

Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) stock rose on Monday, outperforming the market, though specifics of its performance were not detailed in this snippet. The article also briefly mentioned Unity Software's (U.US) Q4 financial results, reporting revenue of $609 million and a loss of 66 cents per share. The content is primarily an announcement of stock movement and a brief financial report for another company.

Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE:MFC) to $51 from $50, maintaining an Equal Weight rating, citing supportive macroeconomic conditions like lower interest rates and an improving equity market. The company's shares have risen nearly 20% since the start of 2025, buoyed by a refreshed strategy focused on expanding in Asia through joint ventures and acquisitions, which has already led to significant core earnings growth in the region. Manulife's capital flexibility, achieved through reinsurance deals, has enabled share buybacks and new investments, further supporting its strategic pivot.

Vontobel Holding Ltd. has reduced its stake in Manulife Financial Corp (NYSE:MFC) by 20.5% in the third quarter, selling 66,000 shares and now owning 255,177 shares valued at $7.95 million. Despite this reduction, Manulife Financial reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations with an EPS of $0.84 and revenue of $12.9 billion, and also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.44 per share. Analysts generally maintain a "Buy" rating on the stock with an average price target of $51.50.

Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) stock fell on Wednesday, underperforming the broader market. This news comes after Unity Software (U.US) reported its fourth-quarter earnings, exceeding revenue estimates but posting a loss. The article also touches upon general market insights and hot stock trends.

Osaic Holdings Inc. significantly increased its stake in Manulife Financial Corp, boosting its position by 67.6% to 157,436 shares, now valued at $4.99 million. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional buying, with Norges Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc also making substantial investments, resulting in institutional investors owning 52.56% of the company. Manulife Financial reported strong Q3 earnings, beating estimates with $0.84 EPS, and analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with a target price of $51.50, alongside a raised quarterly dividend.