TSE:SLF

Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO)

112.09
+0.80 (0.72%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF) seems to be experiencing a mixed response among experts. While some express caution regarding its shift from traditional lifeco operations to mutual funds, citing concerns over market beta and private credit losses, others appreciate the company's restructuring efforts and growing asset management business, especially in Asia. The company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is competitive compared to Canadian banks, and while some analysts mention it trades at a fair value, the expected growth remains modest. The general sentiment leans towards a hold or cautious buy, with mentions of specific target prices indicating potential upside for long-term investors.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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DON'T BUY
Prefers Manulife at these prices. Have had decent enough results.
TOP PICK
Has integrated the Clarica acquisition successfully. The problems with their US mutual fund is now behind them. 2.5 % dividend yield.
WAIT
Manufacturers Life looks the most attractive. Had problems with the mutual fund trading scandal in the US. European operations seem to be decelerating a bit. It's acquisition of Clarica looks to be accretive. Probably has the least momentum.
BUY
Favorite in the Canadian life companies. Has a better equity kick than other life companies.
BUY
All three of the major life insurance companies in Canada have been going gangbusters. Looking for good results.
BUY
Has had some problems with their mutual fund subsidiary in the US which has now been cleaned up.
PAST TOP PICK
(Past top pick Apr 2/04. Up 4%.) A long-term hold. Like its market position with good geographic exposure.
HOLD
A bit more expensive than the banks, but bank mergers could be off and Sun Life could continue making acquisitions in the states.
BUY
Have lots of capital and have done well with acquisitions. Good association with C.I. One of the better growth profiles in the life insurance sector.
BUY
Prefers this and Great West Life Over Manufacturers Life.
BUY
Life insurance companies show up very well in their cash flow screens. Manulife is #1. Sun Life and Power Corp is second.
HOLD
Most of the life-insurance companies are in a major uptrend. The conundrum here is that the stock currently is at the same level it was in 2001/2002. Use a stop loss.
BUY
Likes the insurance sector. Between Manulife and Sun Life, Sun is probably the better deal now as it recently took a hit in the US with their mutual funds.
BUY
Just reported record earnings. Good company, but prefers Manufacturer's Life. The US mutual fund problem should now be behind them.
BUY
Should come back quite strongly not what they have paid the fines on their mutual fund in the US.
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