Manulife stock faces earnings test after Q3 release date set

Manulife Financial is heading into a key week for investors, with third-quarter 2026 results scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, after the market closes. MarketBeat reports that analysts expect earnings of 0.83 US dollars per share, compared with 0.84 US dollars in the year-earlier quarter.

Results set the week's focus

The release will be followed by a conference call on Thursday, November 5, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Manulife's executive leadership team is expected to discuss the results and answer analysts' questions, according to the company's announcement cited by MarketBeat.

MarketBeat also says analysts expect revenue of 7.67 billion US dollars, versus 12.90 billion US dollars in the same quarter a year earlier. The comparison is significant because the revenue figures can be affected by changes in investment-related items and reporting composition, while earnings per share remains a direct focus for the market.

Recent earnings provide context

Manulife last reported second-quarter results on August 5, when it posted earnings of 0.79 US dollars per share and exceeded the 0.78 US dollar consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. The company has beaten consensus EPS estimates in five of its last eight quarters, giving investors a recent benchmark for the upcoming report.

Manulife stock traded at 39.93 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 5:12 p.m. CET on Sunday, November 1. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Manulife stock.

MarketBeat's earnings calendar provides the release schedule and consensus figures.

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More news and analyses on Manulife stock will follow as the results and management commentary become available.