Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)

Currency in CAD
111.90
-0.40(-0.36%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
111.53112.76
52 wk Range
79.15118.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
112.3
Open
112.32
Day's Range
111.53-112.76
52 wk Range
79.15-118.99
Volume
2.46M
Average Volume (3m)
1.83M
1-Year Change
40.2431%
Book Value / Share
43.88
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
114.21
Upside
+2.07%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
6 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
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 114.21
(+2.07% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold119.00+6.34%98.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Barclays
Sell98.00-12.42%96.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
Scotiabank
Hold111.00-0.80%98.00MaintainJul 15, 2026
Evercore ISI
Hold111.00-0.80%102.00DowngradeJul 13, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy105.00-6.17%99.00MaintainMay 08, 2026

Sun Life Financial Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Sun Life Q2 2026 EPS of CAD 2.02 beat forecast of CAD 1.93 by 4.7%; underlying net income rose 9.8% YoY to CAD 1.12B despite shares falling 2.31%.
  • Canada posted record underlying net income of CAD 427M, up 23%; U.S. medical stop loss sales surged 86% while dental business faced continued pressure.
  • Underlying ROE reached 19.1%, nearing 20% target; organic capital generation hit 41%, exceeding 30-40% range; LICAT ratio improved to 145%.
  • Management reaffirmed medium-term targets of 10% annual EPS growth and 20% ROE; expects U.S. dental recovery over 1-2 years as firm exits Medicaid.
  • SLC Management completed first full quarter as unified platform; expects operating margin above 30% near-term, potentially reaching mid-30% range within five years.
Last Updated: 08/07/2026, 11:16 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.02 / 1.93
Revenue / Forecast
9.1B / 1.41B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.91%
Dividend Yield
3.42%
Industry Median 2.81%
Annualized payout
3.84
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.84%
Growth Streak

SLF Income Statement

Compare SLF to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
18.9x12.4x10.0x
PEG Ratio
3.890.250.03
Price/Book
2.6x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x1.8x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.2%9.6%12.9%
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
165.35M29.67%19.06B
Other Institutional Investors
117.00M20.99%13.49B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
275.00M49.34%31.70B
Total
557.35M100.00%64.25B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC3.75%20,885,1592,407,432
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.3.18%17,711,4122,041,594

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FAQ

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

The Sun Life Financial stock price today is 111.90 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 3.42%.

What Is the Sun Life Financial Market Cap?

As of today, Sun Life Financial market cap is 62.31B CAD.

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

The Sun Life Financial EPS (TTM) is 5.91.

When Is the Next Sun Life Financial Earnings Date?

Sun Life Financial will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 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 Sell.

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 13, 2026, Sun Life Financial (SLF) is trading at a price of 111.90 CAD, with a previous close of 112.30 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 111.53 CAD to 112.76 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 79.15 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 114.21 CAD, with a high estimate of 141 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 +2.07% Upside potential.
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