TSE:SLF Sun Life Financial (SLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis C$69.02 +0.46 (+0.67%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$68.75▼C$69.3250-Day RangeC$65.19▼C$70.3752-Week RangeC$61.84▼C$74.94Volume561,642 shsAverage Volume2.02 million shsMarket CapitalizationC$40.11 billionP/E Ratio13.27Dividend Yield4.69%Price TargetC$75.73 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Sun Life Financial alerts: Email Address Sun Life Financial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.78 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.7% UpsideC$75.73 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.10Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring SharesC$871,995 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.2.17 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSun Life Financial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.78, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSun Life Financial has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Sun Life Financial's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SLF. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSun Life Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.62%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSun Life Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sun Life Financial is 62.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Sun Life Financial's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SLF. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSun Life Financial has a news sentiment score of -0.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Sun Life Financial this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for SLF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -73% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Sun Life Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sun Life Financial insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought C$871,995.00 in company stock and sold C$0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.03% of the stock of Sun Life Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions56.76% of the stock of Sun Life Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Sun Life Financial's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sun Life Financial is 13.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sun Life Financial is 13.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 485.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSun Life Financial has a PEG Ratio of 1.25. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSun Life Financial has a P/B Ratio of 1.80. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Sun Life Financial's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsNvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.Find out details on these three critical Nvidia partners immediately. About Sun Life Financial Stock (TSE: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.Read More SLF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SLF Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 4:53 PM | marketwatch.comSun Life Financial Inc. stock rises Thursday, outperforms marketJuly 24 at 1:57 PM | finance.yahoo.comSun Life U.S. expands Health Navigator offering to a broader range of employers, helping more workers access health care servicesJuly 26, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)NEW AI developed by trader who won 1,129% (in 2 days)Earlier this year one legendary trader captured a 1,129% win (in just 2 days) ... LIVE in front of thousands of Americans...July 23 at 8:02 PM | finance.yahoo.comSun Life and Hinge Health work on digital musculoskeletal solutionJuly 22, 2024 | msn.comSun Life Stock Is Paying $3.24 Per Share in Dividends: Time to Buy the Stock?July 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) Price Target Cut to C$78.00July 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDesjardins Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSE:SLF)July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSun Life Financial Inc. (TSE:SLF) Receives C$76.18 Average PT from AnalystsJuly 26, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)NEW AI developed by trader who won 1,129% (in 2 days)Earlier this year one legendary trader captured a 1,129% win (in just 2 days) ... LIVE in front of thousands of Americans...May 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on These Financial Stocks: Sun Life Financial (SLF), Deutsche Beteiligungs (GB:0QF7)May 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSun Life announces third Sustainability Bond OfferingMay 13, 2024 | bloomberg.comWarehouse Glut Hits Values of Sun Life’s Investment PropertiesMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSun Life is now the main health and wellness partner of the Montreal AllianceMay 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Sun Life Financial (SLF), James River Group (JRVR) and P10 Holdings (PX)May 10, 2024 | msn.comSLF Earnings: Sun Life Misses Estimates for First Time in YearsMay 6, 2024 | stockhouse.comSun Life steps up and pledges more than $1 million for youth mental healthApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCanadians are prioritizing mental health and seeking supportApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com15 Cheapest European Countries to Visit in 2024See More Headlines Receive SLF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sun Life Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/29/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/12/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE SectorFinancial Services Industry Insurance - Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolTSE:SLF CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.sunlife.com Phone+1-416-9794800FaxN/AEmployees30,941Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$75.73 High Stock Price TargetC$80.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$72.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.78 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$5.20 Trailing P/E Ratio13.27 Forward P/E Ratio10.86 P/E Growth1.25Net IncomeC$3.10 billion Net Margins10.12% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.68% Return on Assets0.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio26.46 Current Ratio56.69 Quick Ratio84,866.00 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$31.41 billion Price / Sales1.28 Cash FlowC$158.54 per share Price / Cash Flow0.44 Book ValueC$38.28 per share Price / Book1.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares581,110,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$40.08 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.96 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Kevin David Strain C.A. (Age 58)CPA, President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.36MMr. Stephen Clarkson Peacher CFA (Age 60)President of SLC Management Comp: $3.86MMr. Daniel Richard FishbeinPresident of Sun Life U.S.Mr. Jacques Goulet Jr. (Age 57)President of Sun Life Canada Comp: $2.14MMr. Manjit Singh C.A.CPA, President of Sun Life AsiaMr. Timothy DeaconExecutive VP & CFOMs. Laura Ann MoneyExecutive VP and Chief Information & Technology Innovation OfficerMr. David GargSenior VP of Capital Management & Investor RelationsMs. Melissa Jane Kennedy (Age 61)Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer & Public Policy Officer Ms. Anne C. SonnenSenior VP & Chief Compliance OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsiA FinancialTSE:IAGToronto-Dominion BankTSE:TDBrookfieldTSE:BNBank of MontrealTSE:BMOBank of Nova ScotiaTSE:BNSView All CompetitorsInsidersKevin StrainBought 12,000 shares on 6/4/2024Total: C$809,760.00 ($67.48/share)Stephanie CoylesBought 900 shares on 5/14/2024Total: C$62,235.00 ($69.15/share)Daniel FishbeinSold 16,000 sharesTotal: C$1.19 M ($74.45/share)Kevin StrainSold 15,986 sharesTotal: C$1.11 M ($69.69/share)Jacques Jr. GouletSold 124,639 sharesTotal: C$8.73 M ($70.07/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Sun Life Financial Stock? SLF Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sun Life Financial Inc.: Sun Life Financial Inc. has a market capitalization of C$38.57 billion, indicating a strong financial position in the market. The company offers a dividend yield of 4.88%, providing investors with a steady income stream. Recent insider transactions, such as Director Kevin Strain purchasing 12,000 shares, can signal confidence in the company's future performance. Analysts have set a moderate buy rating on Sun Life Financial Inc., with an average target price of C$76.09, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation. Despite missing earnings estimates in the last quarter, Sun Life Financial Inc. has a history of strong return on equity at 13.68%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Sun Life Financial Inc. for these reasons: The stock price of Sun Life Financial Inc. recently crossed below its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential bearish trend in the short term. The company reported lower-than-expected earnings in the last quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates by C$0.14 per share. Sun Life Financial Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 26.46, which may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability. The company's revenue of C$6.88 billion in the last quarter fell short of the consensus estimate of C$9.96 billion, reflecting a potential slowdown in business growth. While the company has a dividend payout ratio of 62.31%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy, the recent increase in dividend may also signal a need to attract investors amidst challenging market conditions. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Sun Life Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. SLF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SLF shares performed this year? Sun Life Financial's stock was trading at C$68.72 at the start of the year. Since then, SLF shares have increased by 0.4% and is now trading at C$69.02. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Sun Life Financial's earnings last quarter? Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSE:SLF) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The financial services provider reported $1.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.64 by $0.14. The financial services provider had revenue of $6.88 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.96 billion. Sun Life Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.68% and a net margin of 10.12%. How do I buy shares of Sun Life Financial? Shares of SLF stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Sun Life Financial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sun Life Financial investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), AutoCanada (ACQ), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), AbbVie (ABBV) and Vermilion Energy (VET). This page (TSE:SLF) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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