Sun Life Financial (SLF) Stock Price & Analysis
SLF Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $80.56 - $81.43
- 52-Week Range
- $57.22 - $84.38
- Previous Close
- $80.91
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 398.00K
- Market Cap
- $44.97B
- Enterprise Value
- $74.60B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $29.66B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $9.12B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 19.0
- Beta
- 0.36
- Next Earnings
- Nov 04, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 1.44
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Aug 26, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 3.36%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Strength & Capital Generation
A 145% LICAT, sizeable holding‑company cash and organic capital generation well above guidance provide durable loss‑absorbing capacity and flexibility. This underpins ongoing dividend policy, buybacks and M&A optionality, supporting long‑term solvency and strategic execution across cycles.
Diversified, Growth-Oriented Franchise (Asia & Canada)
Broad geographic diversification with record Canada results and rapid Asia expansion reduces single‑market concentration risk. Durable advisor recruitment and double‑digit sales growth in multiple markets signal structural distribution strength and long‑term organic growth runway for insurance and wealth flows.
Scaling Asset & Wealth Management Platform
Large capital raises, successful fund closings and rapid AUM expansion demonstrate the asset‑management arm scaling into higher fee pools. Durable fee income potential and alternative asset capabilities increase revenue diversification and long‑term earnings resilience versus pure insurance exposure.
Bears Say
Asset Management Fee Pressure & Outflows
Persistent outflows and industry margin compression for active U.S. equity managers are structural headwinds to AUM‑linked fee revenue. Lower net flows and downward fee pressure erode recurring revenue and operating leverage in the asset management business over the medium term.
Dental / Medicaid Headwinds
Deliberate contract exits and shrinking Medicaid membership reduce dental book scale and earnings. Management expects a multi‑year process to reshape mix, implying sustained margin and revenue pressure in this line and slower recovery of that business's contribution to company earnings.
Balance‑Sheet & Cash‑Flow Volatility
Improving leverage and strong recent cash conversion are positive, but historical swings in debt levels and a notable TTM free‑cash‑flow decline highlight capital‑structure volatility. Such variability limits predictability of buybacks/dividends and raises sensitivity to market or reserve shocks over months.
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Company Description
Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial Inc. is a venerable financial services enterprise that delivers a comprehensive suite of insurance, wealth management, and asset management solutions to a diverse global clientele, encompassing both individuals and corporate entities. Its extensive insurance portfolio features term and permanent life coverage, alongside personal health, dental, critical illness, long-term care, and disability protection. The company further extends its offerings to include reinsurance products, expert investment counselling, meticulous portfolio management services, a variety of mutual and segregated funds, as well as trust and banking facilities, real estate brokerage and appraisal, and merchant banking. Sun Life distributes its myriad products through an expansive network comprising direct sales personnel, managing and independent general agents, various financial intermediaries, broker-dealers, banking institutions, pension and benefits consultants, and other third-party marketing organizations. Established in 1871, its corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada.
- Sector
- Financial
- Industry
- Insurance - Diversified
- CEO
- Kevin David Strain
- Employees
- 32,151
- Website
- www.sunlife.com
- Address
- 1 York Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6, CA
Sun Life Financial (SLF) Earnings & Revenues
SLF Company Deck
SLF Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
Positive — The call presented broad, double‑digit underlying EPS growth, record results in Canada, strong Asia sales and advisor expansion, accelerating asset management momentum (large fundraising and mandate wins), solid capital metrics (LICAT 145%, organic capital generation 41%), and continued investment in digital/AI. Material headwinds include MFS outflows and industry fee pressure, dental/Medicaid contraction in the U.S., and some margin/mix pressure in Asia (Hong Kong) and seasonal reserve timing in stop‑loss. On balance the company’s diversified earnings growth, capital strength, and clear operational progress outweigh the identified challenges.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 10 | 0 | 2 |
