Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Stock Price & Analysis
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) closed at USD 80.81 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.12% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 80.71; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 80.08–81.07 on volume of 348,462 shares. Market capitalization is $44.93B, with a 52-week range of USD 57.22–84.38 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (SLF)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold SLF (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 65.1 (range 65.1–65.1).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +35.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +71.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 2.02, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (SLF)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold SLF. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | <0.01% | $234K | New position |
Analysts (SLF)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 65.1 (low 65.1, high 65.1).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Argus Research | Target raised | Buy | $81 → $88 |
| 2026-08-10 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $98 → $119 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SLF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +35.5% | +71.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +35.7% | +11.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.5% | 19.2% |
| Max drawdown | -10.1% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -29.1% (Jan 2022→Oct 2022) |
Companies that name SLF in their SEC reports
| Relationship to SLF | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (CCAP) | 10-K Feb 25, 2026 | “On January 5, 2021, Sun Life Financial Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, "Sun Life") acquired a majority interest in Crescent (the "Sun Life Transaction").” |
SLF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.02 | $2.02 | -0.0% | $0 | 12 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.08 | $2.08 | +0.0% | $0 | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $8.01 | $7.94 | +1.0% | $28.37B | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.62 | $8.52 | +1.2% | $29.79B | 13 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 80.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.12% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 80.71 |
| Open | USD 80.18 |
| Day Range | USD 80.08 – 81.07 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 57.22 – 84.38 |
| Volume | 348,462 shares |
| Market Cap | $44.93B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SLF)
Nexqual's technical model rates SLF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.71 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 79.29) |
| MACD | 0.13 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SLF)
Wall Street analysts rate SLF "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 65.1 (range USD 65.1–65.1), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 65.1 |
| High Target | USD 65.1 |
| Low Target | USD 65.1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 6 / 2 |
Earnings (SLF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.02 |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.02 vs est 1.94 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.89 vs est 1.89 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.96 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.86 vs est 1.83 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SLF)
| Total Revenue | $35.53B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.50% |
| Gross Margin | +40.88% |
| Operating Margin | +15.80% |
| Profit Margin | +9.52% |
| ROE | +13.09% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.58 |
| Current Ratio | 53.58 |
| Total Cash | $117.87B |
| Total Debt | $15.52B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SLF)
Nexqual rates Sun Life Financial Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 16% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CAD 117.9B cash vs CAD 15.5B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 4.67B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 0.8% |
Ownership (SLF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.05% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +55.68% |
| Shares Outstanding | 556.03M |
| Float | 556.27M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (SLF)
Sun Life Financial Inc. is led by Kevin David Strain C.A., President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Kevin David Strain C.A. |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Timothy Deacon FCAS, FCPA |
| Executive VP & President of Sun Life Canada | Sin Yin Tan |
| President of Sun Life Asia | Manjit Singh C.A. |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications | Aishling Cullen |
Major Backers & Investors (SLF)
Notable institutional backers of Sun Life Financial Inc. include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal /CAN/, TD Asset Management, Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 7.48% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 3.45% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.82% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 1.45% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 1.43% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.15% |
| Fidelity | 1.15% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 1.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.89% |
| Geode Capital | 1.16% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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