Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)

Currency in CAD
116.31
+0.30(+0.26%)
Closed·
Earnings results expected in 4 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
116.04116.99
52 wk Range
77.38118.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
116.01
Open
116.04
Day's Range
116.04-116.99
52 wk Range
77.38-118.99
Volume
1.21M
Average Volume (3m)
1.86M
1-Year Change
39.5776%
Book Value / Share
42.44
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Fair Price
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Price Target
110.14
Downside
-5.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Sun Life Financial Inc. News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 110.14
(-5.30% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Scotiabank
Hold111.00-4.57%98.00MaintainJul 15, 2026
Evercore ISI
Hold111.00-4.57%102.00DowngradeJul 13, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy105.00-9.72%99.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
Scotiabank
Buy100.00-14.02%96.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
National Bank Financial
Buy109.00-6.28%99.00UpgradeApr 24, 2026

Sun Life Financial Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS met expectations at $1.89, but revenue missed forecasts by 0.77% at $1.29B; stock fell 4.76% to $94.79 in after-hours trading.
  • Underlying net income held steady at 1.05B CAD year-over-year; return on equity reached 18.6% with 49% dividend payout ratio maintained.
  • Strong individual insurance sales in Asia offset challenges in asset management and real estate segments amid market volatility and acquisition charges.
  • Management projects Q2 2026 EPS of $1.44 and Q3 2026 EPS of $1.47, expecting asset management rebound and continued Asian market strength.
  • Strategic focus on digital transformation and product innovation in Asia; executives cite diversified business model as key to resilience.
Last Updated: 2026-05-07, 06:56 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.89 / 1.89
Revenue / Forecast
1.29B / 1.3B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.37%
Dividend Yield
3.31%
Industry Median 2.91%
Annualized payout
3.84
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.35%
Growth Streak

SLF Income Statement

Compare SLF to Peers and Sector

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.5x12.2x10.0x
PEG Ratio
−11.370.480.03
Price/Book
2.8x1.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x1.9x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.0%2.0%14.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional customers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bermuda. It offers various insurance products, such as term and permanent life; personal health, which includes prescription drugs, dental, and vision care; critical illness; long-term care; and disability. The company also provides investments products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds, annuities, and guaranteed investment products; financial planning services; and asset management products, including pooled funds, institutional portfolios and pension funds. The company was formerly known as Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. and changed its name to Sun Life Financial Inc. in July 2003. Sun Life Financial Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
32151
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
165.54M29.70%19.25B
Other Institutional Investors
109.67M19.68%12.76B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
282.14M50.62%32.82B
Total
557.35M100.00%64.83B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.3.18%17,711,4122,060,014
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC2.87%15,974,6511,858,012

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FAQ

What Is the Sun Life Financial (SLF) Stock Price Today?

The Sun Life Financial stock price today is 116.31 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Sun Life Financial Trade On?

Sun Life Financial is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Sun Life Financial?

The stock symbol for Sun Life Financial is "SLF."

Does Sun Life Financial Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Sun Life Financial dividend yield is 3.3%.

What Is the Sun Life Financial Market Cap?

As of today, Sun Life Financial market cap is 64.66B CAD.

What Is Sun Life Financial's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Sun Life Financial EPS (TTM) is 5.37.

When Is the Next Sun Life Financial Earnings Date?

Sun Life Financial will release its next earnings report on Aug 06, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SLF a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Sun Life Financial Stock Split?

Sun Life Financial has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Sun Life Financial Have?

Sun Life Financial has 32151 employees.

What is the current trading status of Sun Life Financial (SLF)?

As of Aug 02, 2026, Sun Life Financial (SLF) is trading at a price of 116.31 CAD, with a previous close of 116.01 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 116.04 CAD to 116.99 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 77.38 CAD to 118.99 CAD.

What Is Sun Life Financial (SLF) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Sun Life Financial is 110.14 CAD, with a high estimate of 131 CAD and a low estimate of 89 CAD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -5.30% Downside potential.
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