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MFC
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Dec 18, 10:42 AM (EDT)
Price
$30.60
Change
-$0.13 (-0.42%)
Capitalization
44.61B

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Dec 17, 2024

MFC in -2.96% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on December 10, 2024

Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where MFC declined for three days, in of 283 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for MFC moved out of overbought territory on November 18, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 40 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 06, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MFC as a result. In of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MFC turned negative on November 25, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

MFC moved below its 50-day moving average on December 12, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The Aroon Indicator for MFC entered a downward trend on December 17, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MFC advanced for three days, in of 328 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.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (1.477) is normal, around the industry mean (1.496). P/E Ratio (12.735) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.438). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.158) is also within normal values, averaging (0.675). Dividend Yield (0.045) settles around the average of (0.140) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.444) is also within normal values, averaging (2.172).

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 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.

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

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

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.

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MFC paid dividends on December 20, 2021

Manulife Financial Corp MFC Stock Dividends
А quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share was paid with a record date of December 20, 2021, and an ex-dividend date of November 30, 2021. Read more...
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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 24.96B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 228.36K to 133.31B. PNGAY holds the highest valuation in this group at 133.31B. 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 -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 10%. DCNSF experienced the highest price growth at 11%, while CILJF experienced the biggest fall at -9%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Life/Health Insurance Industry was -19%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -29% and the average quarterly volume growth was 5%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 41
P/E Growth Rating: 63
Price Growth Rating: 53
SMR Rating: 93
Profit Risk Rating: 73
Seasonality Score: 32 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of life and health insurance and reinsurance services

Industry LifeHealthInsurance

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Industry
Life Or Health Insurance
Address
200 Bloor Street East
Phone
+1 416 926-3000
Employees
38000
Web
https://www.manulife.com