Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)

CA — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol SLF
  • Rev/Share 61.5805
  • Book/Share 44.5735
  • PB 1.8362
  • Debt/Equity 0.254
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0

 

  • MktCap 45911849619.3073
  • FreeCF/Share 7.3168
  • PFCF 11.1059
  • PE 14.0258
  • Debt/Assets 0.017
  • DivYield 0.0412
  • ROE 0.1277

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade SLF Barclays Equal Weight Underweight -- -- July 7, 2025
Upgrade SLF National Bank Financial Sector Perform Outperform -- -- Jan. 15, 2025
Initiation SLF Barclays -- Equal Weight -- -- Sept. 5, 2024

News

Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sun Life (SLF) have what it takes?

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Sun Life (SLF) Loses 9.4% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
SLF
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Sun Life (SLF) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

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SLF Rallies 18% YTD, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?
SLF
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Sun Life's global expansion through targeted deals boosts U.S. dental leadership, Asia reach, and asset management capabilities.

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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
SLF
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Richard Fishbein - President of Sun Life U.S. Kevin David Strain - President, CEO & Director Manjit Singh - President of Sun Life Asia Natalie Brady - Senior Vice President of Capital Management & Investor Relations Stephen Clarkson Peacher - President of SLC Management Ted Maloney - Corporate Participant Timothy Deacon - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Darko Mihelic - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Doug Young - Desjardins Securities Inc., Research Division Gabriel Dechaine - National Bank …

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Sun Life Q2 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
SLF
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SLF's second-quarter results reflect record underlying net income in Asia with strong protection business growth, higher wealth management and investment earnings.

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MFC vs. SLF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
MFC, SLF
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Insurance - Life Insurance stocks are likely familiar with Manulife Financial (MFC) and Sun Life (SLF). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Sun Life (SLF) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
SLF
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Sun Life (SLF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
SLF
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sun Life (SLF) have what it takes?

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Sun Life (SLF) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
SLF
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sun Life (SLF) have what it takes?

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MFC or SLF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
MFC, SLF
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Insurance - Life Insurance stocks have likely encountered both Manulife Financial (MFC) and Sun Life (SLF). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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SLF Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: How to Play the Stock
SLF
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Sun Life expands in Asia's high-growth markets while shifting to capital-light products to boost returns and cut volatility.

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5 Life Insurance Stocks to Watch in a Steady Interest Rate Environment
AAGIY, AVVIY, MFC, NNGRY, SLF
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AAGIY, MFC, SLF, AVVIY and NNGRY. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.

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Sun Life Reports Results of Conversion Privilege of Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R and Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR
SLF
Published: June 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO , June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced that 1,400 of its 6,217,331 Class A Non-cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R (the "Series 8R Shares") have been elected for conversion on June 30, 2025, on a one-for-one basis, into Class A Non-cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR (the "Series 9QR Shares"), and 2,664,916 of its 4,982,669 Series 9QR Shares have been elected for conversion on June 30, 2025 on a one-for-one basis into Series 8R Shares. Consequently, on June 30, 2025, Sun Life will have 8,880,847 Series 8R Shares …

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VOYA or SLF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
SLF, VOYA
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Insurance - Life Insurance stocks are likely familiar with Voya Financial (VOYA) and Sun Life (SLF). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Paddles Up: Toronto's Water Vipers Gear Up to Make Waves at the Prestigious “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”
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Published: June 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto's championship-winning dragon boat team, the Water Vipers, is set to compete at the prestigious “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” (HKIDBR) from June 7-8, 2025. The event is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association.

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SLF Hits 52-Week High: Time to Hold Despite Expensive Valuation?
SLF
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Sun Life Financial stock gains from growing asset management businesses, its focus on Asia operations, as well as scaling up and integrating U.S. operations.

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Sun Life U.S. appoints Dr. Todd Gray as Chief Dental Officer
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Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Dr. Gray to lead evidence-based clinical direction for all of Sun Life U.S. Dental WELLESLEY, Mass. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. today announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Gray as Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for its Dental business, which includes DentaQuest.

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Sun Life Announces Dividend Rates on Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R and Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR
SLF
Published: May 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO , May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced the applicable dividend rates for its Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R (the "Series 8R Shares") and Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR (the "Series 9QR Shares"). With respect to any Series 8R Shares that remain outstanding after June 30, 2025, commencing as of such date, holders thereof will be entitled to receive non-cumulative preferential cash dividends on a quarterly basis, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Sun Life and subject to the …

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5 Stocks to Watch on Dividend Hikes as Inflation Softens
ESAB, HNI, MAR, SLF, VCTR
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors may keep a tab on stocks like MAR, HNI, SLF, ESAB and VCTR, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.

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Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
SLF
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Sun Life announces election of directors
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Published: May 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO , May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) announced that the 12 nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 14, 2025 were elected as directors of the Company. The detailed results of the vote held yesterday at its annual meeting of common shareholders are set out below.

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Sun Life Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Top, Dividend Raised
SLF
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

SLF's first-quarter results reflect improved underlying net income across all the segments, offset by lower U.S. group sales.

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Sun Life (SLF) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
SLF
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Sun Life (SLF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Sun Life and DentaQuest grow TeamSmile partnership with $825,000 donation, extending nationwide dental home project
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Published: March 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The three-year agreement will help thousands of at-risk children connect to long-term dental services in their community WELLESLEY, Mass. , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, part of its Dental business, today announced a three-year agreement to continue supporting TeamSmile as it aims to help more underserved children get oral healthcare and education.

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Sun Life appoints Senior Vice-President, Capital Management and Investor Relations
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Published: March 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) announced the appointment of Natalie Brady as Sun Life's Senior Vice-President, Capital Management and Investor Relations. With 25 years at Sun Life, Natalie is a well-respected leader with deep experience and expertise in Finance, Risk and Actuarial across our Canadian and Corporate businesses.

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SLF Rises 3% in a Year but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock
SLF
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Sun Life stock gains from growing asset management businesses, its focus on Asia operations, as well as scaling up and integrating U.S. operations.

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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Opens the Market
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Published: March 18, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2025) - Kevin Strain, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Deacon, Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Sun Life Financial Inc. ("Sun Life" or the "Company") (TSX: SLF) and their team, joined Lara Donaldson, President and Chief Executive Officer of TSX Trust, TMX Group, to open the market to celebrate the Company's 25th listing anniversary on Toronto Stock Exchange and their 160th anniversary of incorporation. Cannot view this video?

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Why Is Sun Life (SLF) Down 1.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
SLF
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Sun Life (SLF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Sun Life is named a strategic Workday Wellness partner to make benefits easier for employers through enhanced data connectivity
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Published: March 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

WELLESLEY, Mass. , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S., a leading provider of employee benefits and human resource technology solutions, is now a strategic Workday Wellness partner.

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About Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)

  • IPO Date 2000-03-23
  • Website https://www.sunlife.com
  • Industry Insurance - Diversified
  • CEO Timothy Deacon FCPA
  • Employees 31768

Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients worldwide. It offers term and permanent life, as well as personal health, dental, critical illness, long-term care, and disability insurance products. The company also provides reinsurance products; investment counselling and portfolio management services; mutual funds and segregated funds; trust and banking services; real estate property brokerage and appraisal services; and merchant banking services. It distributes its products through direct sales agents, managing and independent general agents, financial intermediaries, broker-dealers, banks, pension and benefits consultants, and other third-party marketing organizations. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.