Dividend history
Manulife Financial Corp
MFC.TO
Recent payments
$0.4850CAD
Ex: Aug 21, 2026
Pay: Sep 21
$0.4850CAD
Ex: May 29, 2026
$0.4400CAD
Ex: Nov 26, 2025
Pay: Dec 19
$0.4400CAD
Ex: Aug 20, 2025
Pay: Sep 19
$0.4400CAD
Ex: May 21, 2025
Pay: Jun 19
$0.4400CAD
Ex: Mar 5, 2025
Pay: Mar 19
$0.4000CAD
Ex: Nov 20, 2024
Pay: Dec 19
$0.4000CAD
Ex: Aug 21, 2024
Pay: Sep 19
$0.4000CAD
Ex: May 21, 2024
Pay: Jun 19
$0.4000CAD
Ex: Feb 27, 2024
Pay: Mar 19
What the Ex-Dividend Date Means for Investors
Manulife Financial Corp (MFC.TO) went ex-dividend on August 21, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment of CA$0.485 CAD. The ex-dividend date is important because it determines who qualifies for the dividend payout.
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Manulife Financial Corp
MFC.TO
MFC.TO
Manulife Financial Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$98.45B
P/E
16.1x
Div. yield
3.03%
Div. / share
$1.85
52W high
$63.05
52W low
$42.58
1W change
-1.20%
Beta
0.74
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering MFC · as of Oct 8, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast MFC stock price to rise 9.2% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$65.40
+9.2% Upside
Previously C$65.27 on Sep 17, 2026
Current Price
C$59.89
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MFC's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
18.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
16.6%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+12.1%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$62.54
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$60.76 | C$57.07 – C$64.69 |
| 60 trading days | C$61.65 | C$56.41 – C$67.36 |
| 90 trading days | C$62.54 | C$56.10 – C$69.72 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor Takeaway: If you held shares before the ex-dividend date, the dividend will be credited to your account on the payment date, which is September 21, 2026. This dividend is part of Manulife's quarterly distribution and shows the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Dividend Details for Manulife Financial Corp
The upcoming dividend payment of CA$0.485 CAD reflects a trailing yield of 3.18%.
Understanding the Ex-Dividend Date
The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for shareholders to qualify for a dividend. If you buy shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the declared dividend. Only those who owned the stock before this date will receive the payment. This system ensures that dividends go to those who held the stock prior to the ex-dividend date.
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Upcoming Dividend Payment
Manulife Financial Corp will distribute a dividend of CA$0.485 CAD on September 21, 2026. This payment is part of the company's quarterly dividend strategy, which has consistently delivered returns to shareholders. If you held shares before the ex-dividend date, you’ll see this amount credited to your account.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | MFC.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.485 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-21 |
| Record | 2026-08-21 |
| Payment | 2026-09-21 |
| Declared | 2026-08-05 |
| Trailing yield | 3.18% |
| Stock page | MFC.TO dividend history |
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