National Bank Financial Has Negative View of SLF Q1 Earnings

Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF - Free Report) TSE: SLF - Equities researchers at National Bank Financial cut their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Sun Life Financial in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, May 1st. National Bank Financial analyst G. Dechaine now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings of $1.20 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.21. National Bank Financial has a "Outperform" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Sun Life Financial's current full-year earnings is $5.19 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Sun Life Financial's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.28 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.33 EPS and Q4 2025 earnings at $1.35 EPS.

Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF - Get Free Report) TSE: SLF last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 12th. The financial services provider reported $1.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.30. Sun Life Financial had a net margin of 8.08% and a return on equity of 16.86%.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on SLF. Cormark upgraded Sun Life Financial from a "hold" rating to a "moderate buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 13th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Sun Life Financial from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 5th. Finally, Scotiabank reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Sun Life Financial in a report on Thursday, May 1st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Sun Life Financial Price Performance

Shares of SLF traded down $0.17 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $59.90. The company had a trading volume of 309,493 shares, compared to its average volume of 679,155. The company has a market capitalization of $34.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.90. Sun Life Financial has a twelve month low of $46.41 and a twelve month high of $62.85. The company's 50-day moving average is $56.52 and its 200-day moving average is $57.93.

Sun Life Financial Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th were paid a $0.5876 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 26th. This represents a $2.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.92%. Sun Life Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 60.16%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SLF. Human Investing LLC bought a new position in shares of Sun Life Financial in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Sun Life Financial by 53.2% in the 1st quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 665 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc acquired a new position in Sun Life Financial during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. BankPlus Trust Department bought a new position in Sun Life Financial in the 4th quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Sun Life Financial in the 4th quarter valued at $45,000. 52.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Sun Life Financial

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.