SLF
NYSE · Insurance
Sun Life Financial Inc
$62.53
-0.24 (-0.38%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-0.16%
6M
+5.30%
1Y
+9.36%
YTD
-0.49%
Open$62.32
Previous Close$62.77
Day High$63.04
Day Low$62.08
52W High$94.76
52W Low$74.56
Volume—
Avg Volume2.90M
Market Cap50.31B
P/E Ratio13.43
EPS$6.61
SectorInsurance
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$63.05
Below
SMA 200
$61.58
Above
RSI (14)
55.5
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Hold
19 analysts
Price Target
+101.7% upside
Current
$62.53
$62.53
Target
$126.12
$126.12
$90.07
$126.12 avg
$133.97
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 47.02B | 49.55B | 18.31B |
| Net Income | 5.02B | 4.76B | 2.72B |
| Profit Margin | 10.7% | 10.1% | 14.8% |
| EBITDA | 8.17B | 8.18B | 4.17B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 2.11B |
| Rev Growth | -5.1% | -5.1% | -4.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.22 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield4.11%
Annual Dividend$3.66
Payout Ratio55.1%
Frequencysemi-annual
Ex-DividendApr 11, 2026
Pay DateMay 1, 2026
About Sun Life Financial Inc
Sun Life Financial Inc. is one of Canada's largest insurance and financial services companies, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, offering life insurance, health insurance, wealth management, and asset management products to individual and group clients. The company operates across Canada, the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom through its insurance, wealth, and asset management businesses. Sun Life is a leading provider of group benefits and individual insurance in Canada and has expanded significantly in Asia through its regional subsidiaries. Its MFS Investment Management subsidiary is one of the largest active investment managers in the United States.
Insurance Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Chubb Ltd | $324.31 | +0.34% | 12.2 | 125.86B |
| PGR | Progressive Corp | $202.90 | +0.03% | 10.5 | 118.75B |
| MRSH | Marsh & Mclennan Cos | $174.14 | -0.03% | 21.5 | 89.56B |
| MFC | Manulife Financial Corp | $34.45 | -0.40% | 13.6 | 78.82B |
| AON | Aon Plc-Class A | $323.77 | +0.72% | 19.6 | 72.58B |
| TRV | Travelers Cos Inc/The | $291.13 | +0.19% | 10.5 | 66.09B |
SLF Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sun Life Financial do?
Sun Life Financial is a Canadian financial services company providing life insurance, health benefits, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses, with a particular emphasis on group benefits for employers — dental, disability, life, and vision coverage distributed through workplace channels. Beyond North America, Sun Life has a large and growing Asian operations segment, with significant businesses in the Philippines, Vietnam, India (through its Aditya Birla Sun Life joint venture), and other Asian markets where insurance penetration is rising. MFS Investment Management, its Boston-based subsidiary, manages institutional and retail assets globally.
Is SLF stock a good investment?
Sun Life offers exposure to two distinct growth themes: the mature but stable Canadian and U.S. group benefits markets, and the fast-growing Asian life insurance sector where rising middle-class wealth drives demand for protection and savings products. MFS Investment Management provides a capital-light earnings stream sensitive to global equity markets. The dividend yield is one of the higher ones among major Canadian insurers, and the company has a long history of dividend growth. Currency risk — Sun Life reports in Canadian dollars while earning significantly in USD and Asian currencies — adds foreign exchange complexity.
Who are Sun Life Financial's main competitors?
Manulife Financial (John Hancock in the U.S.) is Sun Life's most direct Canadian peer, competing across group benefits, individual insurance, and Asian markets with a nearly identical footprint. Great-West Lifeco and its Empower and Canada Life brands compete in group retirement and individual life. In the U.S. group benefits market, MetLife, Prudential, and Unum Group compete for the same employer relationships. In Asia, Prudential plc, AIA Group, and Manulife compete for the fast-growing individual life insurance market in countries where Sun Life has established positions.
Does Sun Life Financial pay dividends?
Sun Life has paid quarterly dividends for well over a century, making it one of the longest-tenured dividend payers in the Canadian financial sector. The company has increased its dividend regularly, targeting a payout ratio that balances income distribution with capital retention for growth investments in Asia and technology. The yield is competitive with Canadian bank peers and above most U.S. life insurers, reflecting both the stock's valuation and management's commitment to generous shareholder returns. Dividend growth has been particularly consistent over the past decade of strategic expansion.
Where is SLF trading today?
SLF last closed at $62.53, down 0.38% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $74.56 and a high of $94.76. The current price represents 0% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What are analyst ratings for SLF stock?
Among 19 analysts covering SLF, the consensus rating is Hold — 10 rate it a buy, 8 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $126.12, implying 102% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
How much revenue does Sun Life Financial Inc generate?
Sun Life Financial Inc generated $47.02B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $5.02B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 10.7% is solid for its sector.
What is the price-to-earnings ratio for SLF?
SLF trades at a P/E ratio of 13.43 on trailing earnings of $6.61 per share. That's below the S&P 500 average, suggesting the market may see limited growth or is pricing in sector-specific risks. Comparing this multiple against Insurance sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
How has SLF performed compared to last year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -0.16% (3M), +5.30% (6M), +9.36% (1Y), -0.49% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether SLF is outperforming or lagging the broader market.