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NYSE:SLF

Sun Life Financial (SLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$54.61
+0.23 (+0.42%)
(As of 03:52 PM ET)
Today's Range
$54.51
$54.89
50-Day Range
$50.02
$55.17
52-Week Range
$44.57
$55.46
Volume
302,349 shs
Average Volume
623,893 shs
Market Capitalization
$31.88 billion
P/E Ratio
14.07
Dividend Yield
4.25%
Price Target
$77.00

Sun Life Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
41.1% Upside
$77.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.69% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.56
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.83mentions of Sun Life Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.27%
From $5.09 to $5.46 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.95 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

19th out of 851 stocks

Life Insurance Industry

2nd out of 20 stocks

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About Sun Life Financial Stock (NYSE:SLF)

Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides savings, retirement, and pension products worldwide. The company operates in five segments: Asset Management, Canada, U.S., Asia, and Corporate. 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, as well as reinsurance. The company also provides advice for financial planning and retirement planning services; investments products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds, and annuities; and asset and investment management products consisting of pooled funds, institutional portfolios, and pension funds. In addition, it offers real estate services; manages equity capital in various private and listed funds, as well as mezzanine debt, middle market direct lending, high-yield bonds, and syndicated loans; and operates as an investment grade fixed income investor, real estate investment management advisor, infrastructure investment manager, and alternative credit investment manager. 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.

SLF Stock Price History

SLF Stock News Headlines

Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Sun Life Financial names Timothy Deacon as CFO
Sun Life Financial Names Timothy Deacon CFO, Succeeding Manjit Singh
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
11/28/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Last Earnings
2/07/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
2/27/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/09/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Life insurance
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
30,941
Year Founded
1865

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$77.00
High Stock Price Target
$77.00
Low Stock Price Target
$77.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+41.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.48 billion
Pretax Margin
9.64%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$30.20 billion
Cash Flow
$4.83 per share
Book Value
$27.83 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$31.73 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.01

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin David Strain C.A. (Age 58)
    CPA, President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2M
  • Mr. Manjit Singh C.A.
    CPA, Executive VP & CFO
  • Mr. Stephen Clarkson Peacher CFA (Age 60)
    President of SLC Management
    Comp: $2.53M
  • Mr. Daniel Richard Fishbein
    President of Sun Life U.S.
  • Mr. Jacques Goulet Jr. (Age 57)
    President of Sun Life Canada
    Comp: $1.16M
  • Ms. Laura Ann Money
    Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Innovation Officer
  • Mr. David Garg
    Senior VP of Capital Management & Investor Relations
  • Ms. Melissa Jane Kennedy (Age 61)
    Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer & Public Policy Officer
  • Ms. Anne C. Sonnen
    Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Aishling Cullen
    Vice President of Corporate Communications

Should I Buy Sun Life Financial Stock? SLF Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Sun Life Financial was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:36 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sun Life Financial Inc.:

  • Sun Life Financial Inc. has shown consistent growth in its asset management segment, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company offers a diverse range of insurance products, including personal health and retirement planning services, catering to various customer needs.
  • Recent developments show Sun Life Financial Inc. expanding its investment products to include alternative credit investment management, potentially increasing revenue streams.
  • With a history dating back to 1871, Sun Life Financial Inc. has a long-standing reputation in the financial services industry, instilling investor confidence.
  • Current stock price of Sun Life Financial Inc. is stable and has shown resilience in volatile market conditions, providing a sense of stability to investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Sun Life Financial Inc. for these reasons:

  • The competitive landscape in the insurance industry may pose challenges for Sun Life Financial Inc. to maintain market share and profitability.
  • Regulatory changes in the financial sector could impact the company's operations and require adjustments that may affect investor returns.
  • Economic uncertainties globally could influence investment decisions and potentially impact Sun Life Financial Inc.'s performance.
  • Fluctuations in interest rates could affect the company's investment portfolio returns, leading to variability in earnings.
  • While the company has a strong presence in various regions, geopolitical risks in international markets could introduce volatility to its operations and financial results.

SLF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Sun Life Financial stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sun Life Financial in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SLF shares.
View SLF analyst ratings
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What is Sun Life Financial's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Sun Life Financial's stock. Their SLF share price targets range from $77.00 to $77.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $77.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SLF
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have SLF shares performed in 2024?

Sun Life Financial's stock was trading at $51.86 at the start of the year. Since then, SLF shares have increased by 5.2% and is now trading at $54.56.
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Are investors shorting Sun Life Financial?

Sun Life Financial saw a decline in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,040,000 shares, a decline of 72.6% from the February 29th total of 14,740,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 617,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 6.5 days. Currently, 0.7% of the company's stock are short sold.
View Sun Life Financial's Short Interest
.

When is Sun Life Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
View our SLF earnings forecast
.

How were Sun Life Financial's earnings last quarter?

Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The financial services provider reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.06. The financial services provider earned $13.73 billion during the quarter. Sun Life Financial had a net margin of 7.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.30%.

How often does Sun Life Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sun Life Financial?

Sun Life Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.581 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $2.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 27th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.56.
Read our dividend analysis for SLF
.

Is Sun Life Financial a good dividend stock?

Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF) pays an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.28%. SLF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 59.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SLF will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.49% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for SLF.

What ETF holds Sun Life Financial's stock?

Cizzle Biotechnology holds 767 shares of SLF stock, representing 0.08% of its portfolio.

What is Dean Connor's approval rating as Sun Life Financial's CEO?

58 employees have rated Sun Life Financial Chief Executive Officer Dean Connor on Glassdoor.com. Dean Connor has an approval rating of 99% among the company's employees. This puts Dean Connor in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sun Life Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sun Life Financial investors own include AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Bank of America (BAC), Manulife Financial (MFC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Ford Motor (F), Intel (INTC) and Altria Group (MO).

Who are Sun Life Financial's major shareholders?

Sun Life Financial's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Canoe Financial LP (7.81%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.91%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.91%), TD Asset Management Inc (2.68%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (2.41%) and FIL Ltd (2.10%).
View institutional ownership trends
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How do I buy shares of Sun Life Financial?

Shares of SLF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Sun Life Financial have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Sun Life Financial: 0936543 BC Ltd., 10458465 Canada Inc., 10458481 Canada Inc., 3060097 Nova Scotia Company, 6324983 Canada Inc., 6425411 Canada Inc., 6965083 Canada Inc., 7037457 Canada Inc., 7647913 Canada Inc., 7647930 Canada Inc., Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited, Annemasse Boisbriand Holdings L.P., BK Canada Holdings Inc., BK Prime GP Holdco Inc., BKC Capital Inc., BKCB Services Ltd., BKCG Services Ltd., BKCP Residential G.P. LTD., BKCP Residential Limited Partnership Manitoba, BKCP Retail G.P. LTD., BKCP Retail Limited Partnership Manitoba, BKCP SS G.P. LTD., BKCP SS Limited Partnership Manitoba, BKUS Institutional Logistics Coinvestment LLC California, Barnwood Properties Limited, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) G.P. Ltd., Bentall Kennedy (Canada) Limited Partnership, Bentall Kennedy (U.S.) G.P. LLC, Bentall Kennedy (U.S.) Limited Partnership, Bentall Kennedy Holdings LLC, Bentall Kennedy Luxembourg Holdings Ltd., Bentall Property Services (Ontario) Ltd., BestServe Financial Limited, Country Lane Enterprises Ltd., Dental Health Alliance, Denticare of Alabama, Disability Reinsurance Management Services, Independence Life and Annuity Company, Kennedy Management Investors LLC, Landmark Dental Alliance, Laurtrust Limited, MFS Bermuda Holdings Ltd., MFS Development Funds, MFS Exchange LLC, MFS Financial Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co, MFS Fund Distributors, MFS Heritage Trust Company, MFS Institutional Advisors, MFS International (Chile) SpA, MFS International (Hong Kong) Limited, MFS International (U.K.) Limited, MFS International Australia Pty Ltd Victoria, MFS International Holdings Pty Ltd, MFS International Ltd., MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd., MFS International Switzerland GmbH, MFS Investment Management Canada Limited, MFS Investment Management Company (LUX) S.a.r.l., MFS Investment Management K.K., MFS Service Center, MFS do Brasil Desenvolvimento de Mercado Ltda., Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Maxwell Health, NewTower Management GP LLC, NewTower Management LLC, NewTower Trust Company, PT. Sun Life Financial, PT. 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