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SDLF Stock Chart & Stats
916.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
916.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range615.00 p - 948.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.91M
Average Volume (3M)3.39M
Market Cap
£9.44B
Enterprise Value11.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£59.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Sep 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.47
Shares Outstanding1,006,801,400
10 Day Avg. Volume2,873,473
30 Day Avg. Volume3,389,303
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)10.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio-7.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£935.00Price Target Upside2.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Leverage And Lower DebtA materially lower debt load in 2025 reduces solvency and refinancing risk, lowering fixed financing costs and freeing capacity to fund claims, invest in business initiatives or return capital. Improved leverage is a durable enhancement to balance-sheet flexibility.
Exposure To Pensions And Long-term SavingsA core business focused on pensions, long-term savings and retirement products benefits from structural demographic tailwinds and recurring premium/fee flows, providing predictable long-term demand and durable fee-generation even through cyclical markets.
Demonstrated Cash-generation In Stronger YearsHistorical episodes of strong operating and free cash flow show the business model can convert underwriting and investment income into distributable cash. This capability supports long-term solvency and possible reinstatement of shareholder returns when performance stabilizes.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Profitability And Recent LossesConsecutive years of losses and negative ROE erode retained capital, weaken buffer against insurance and market shocks, and constrain reinvestment. Persistent unprofitability undermines the firm’s ability to rebuild equity and sustain long-term growth without structural change.
High Cash-flow Volatility With 2025 ReversalA sharp reversal to negative operating and free cash flow makes capital planning harder, increases reliance on external financing, and risks liquidity under stress. Persistent cash volatility impairs ability to fund claims, investments, or dividends consistently over time.
Revenue And Margin InstabilityVolatile top-line and unstable margins reduce predictability of underwriting and investment results, complicating pricing and reserve strategies. Structural earnings variability makes sustainable profit recovery harder and raises execution risk for management plans.
Standard Life plc News
SDLF FAQ
What was Standard Life plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Standard Life plc lowest share price was 615.00 p and its highest was 948.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Standard Life plc’s market cap?
Standard Life plc’s market cap is £9.44B.
When is Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 21, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Standard Life plc’s earnings last quarter?
Standard Life plc released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported 0.298 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.272 p by 0.026 p.
Is Standard Life plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Standard Life plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Standard Life plc pay dividends?
Standard Life plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 28.05 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.94%. See more information on Standard Life plc dividends here
What is Standard Life plc’s EPS estimate?
Standard Life plc’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Standard Life plc have?
Standard Life plc has 1,006,801,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Standard Life plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Standard Life plc reported an EPS of 0.298 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.272 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.434%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Standard Life plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SDLF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Standard Life plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£935.00 (2.02% Upside)
£935.00 (2.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SDLF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £304.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Standard Life plc
Standard Life plc, a long-established financial services firm founded in 1782 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing long-term savings and retirement solutions throughout Europe. Its operations are organized into key divisions including Retirement Solutions, Pensions & Savings, With-Profits, SunLife & Protection, and Europe & Other. The company offers a diverse range of products covering every stage of retirement planning: from initial wealth accumulation through defined contribution workplace and retail savings plans, to facilitating the transition into retirement with services like pension consolidation, fixed-term annuities, and managed funds, and finally, offering various income solutions such as income drawdown, lifetime annuities, defined benefit pensions, and home equity release. Furthermore, Standard Life provides both new and existing individual and bulk purchase annuity contracts, UK individual annuities, self-invested personal pensions, unit-linked insurance and investment products, and a suite of protection offerings. These services are delivered under prominent brand names including Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. It's noteworthy that the company, previously known as Phoenix Group Holdings plc, officially rebranded as Standard Life plc in February 2026.
SDLF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
935.00 p
▲(2.02% Upside)