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May 12, 2023

MFC's Q3 Earnings Decline by 24.10% to 59 Cents per Share

Introduction: On May 05, 2023, Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) experienced a noteworthy shift in momentum as its Momentum Indicator crossed above the 0 level. This development suggests a potential upward movement in the stock's price. Traders and investors may find this signal enticing, considering historical data and insights from Tickeron's A.I.dvisor. Additionally, the recent earnings report released on May 10 showcased impressive results, surpassing analyst expectations. In this article, we will delve into these two significant factors and their implications for MFC's future prospects.

Positive Momentum Indicator: When a stock's Momentum Indicator moves above the 0 level, as observed with MFC on May 05, it typically signifies a shift towards an upward trend. This technical analysis indicator provides traders with a potential buying opportunity, indicating the possibility of a bullish move. In the case of MFC, Tickeron's A.I.dvisor examined 95 similar instances where the indicator turned positive, and in 62 of those cases, the stock moved higher in the subsequent days. Based on historical data, there is a 65% chance that  MFC will continue its upward trajectory.

Impressive Earnings Beat: MFC's recent earnings report, released on May 10, revealed earnings per share (EPS) of 79 cents, surpassing the estimated value of 58 cents. This impressive earnings beat indicates that the company outperformed analyst expectations, reflecting positive financial performance. It showcases MFC's ability to generate substantial profits and potentially attract investors seeking strong returns. With 313.72K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization of MFC stands at an impressive 36.87 billion dollars.

Market Impact and Future Outlook: The positive momentum observed in MFC, along with the earnings beat, suggests that the stock may continue to experience upward movement in the near term. Traders and investors seeking opportunities could consider buying the stock or purchasing call options to capitalize on this potential uptrend.

Furthermore, MFC's robust earnings performance reflects the company's ability to navigate market conditions effectively and deliver value to its shareholders. The higher-than-expected earnings per share is indicative of a solid business model, efficient operations, and potentially positive growth prospects. These factors, combined with the positive momentum, contribute to an optimistic outlook for MFC.

Conclusion: Manulife Financial Corporation's stock, MFC, has demonstrated a significant shift in momentum, indicating the potential for an upward move. Historical analysis suggests a favorable probability of MFC continuing its upward trajectory based on similar instances in the past. Furthermore, the recent earnings report revealed an impressive earnings beat, demonstrating the company's ability to generate substantial profits.

Traders and investors may find MFC an attractive option for potential gains, considering the positive momentum and strong financial performance.

MFC Trading results, last 6 months

Related Ticker: MFC

MFC's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MFC turned positive on June 06, 2023. Looking at past instances where MFC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 37 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 07, 2023. You may want to consider a long position or call options on MFC as a result. In of 95 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MFC moved above its 50-day moving average on June 02, 2023 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MFC advanced for three days, in of 324 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MFC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

The 10-day moving average for MFC crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on May 31, 2023. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MFC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for MFC entered a downward trend on June 06, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Fear & Greed

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. MFC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.169) is normal, around the industry mean (1.357). P/E Ratio (5.089) is within average values for comparable stocks, (35.410). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (15.526) is also within normal values, averaging (7.488). Dividend Yield (0.053) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.269) is also within normal values, averaging (2.028).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are MetLife (NYSE:MET), Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU), Lincoln National Corp (NYSE:LNC), Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW).

Industry description

Life insurance companies mainly sell policies that pay a death benefit as a lump sum upon the death of the insured to their beneficiaries. Life insurance policies may be sold as term life, (which guarantees payment of a stated death benefit and expires at the end of a specified term) or permanent /typically whole life (which is more expensive but lasts a lifetime and carries a cash accumulation component). Life insurance firms may also sell long-term disability policies that help to replace the insured individual’s income if they become sick or disabled. Health insurance, on the other hand, helps pay for medical expenses. Anthem, Inc., MetLife, Inc. and Aflac Incorporated are some of the largest U.S. companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Life/Health Insurance Industry is 19.68B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 228.36K to 124.69B. PNGAY holds the highest valuation in this group at 124.69B. The lowest valued company is GWGHQ at 228.36K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Life/Health Insurance Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 3%, and the average quarterly price growth was 4%. PKIN experienced the highest price growth at 28%, while KCLI experienced the biggest fall at -8%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Life/Health Insurance Industry was -82%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -86% and the average quarterly volume growth was -77%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 48
Price Growth Rating: 50
SMR Rating: 89
Profit Risk Rating: 86
Seasonality Score: -8 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of life and health insurance and reinsurance services

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200 Bloor Street East
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38000
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https://www.manulife.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, MFC has been closely correlated with PRU. These tickers have moved in lockstep 79% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if MFC jumps, then PRU could also see price increases.

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