TSE:SLF

Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF.TO)

113.00
+0.04 (0.04%)
as of Jul 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 4, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) is seen as a generally solid investment by various experts, although the performance and outlook differ among analysts. Some highlight that SLF trades at a lower price-to-earnings ratio compared to Canadian banks and has demonstrated decent ROE figures, albeit with some recent challenges in its dental business in the U.S. Analysts suggest holding onto SLF, given its long-term growth potential, particularly in Asian markets, and its consistent dividend growth. Despite the positive aspects, there are concerns about current valuations, with some experts seeing it as not cheap relative to book value and growth expectations. Overall, the consensus indicates a bias towards maintaining existing positions while being cautious about new investments.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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TOP PICK
A good basket of assets and geographic location. Good price.
BUY
Cautiously optimistic. Good price.
BUY
Likes the outlook for life insurance companies. Buy for the long term.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on April 15. Down 23%) Still likes.
HOLD
Has a coulpe of short term problems in that the mutual funds have to pick up and there are problems in their bond holdings.
DON'T BUY
Insurance companies don't have as much upside potential as banks.
BUY
Suffering because of their junk bond and telecom holdings. Good long term hold.
BUY
A favourite in the life insurance sector. Cheap.
HOLD
The sector is having a shakeout. Prefers Manulife.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Mar 14. Down 9%) Still likes. At a very good price.
WEAK BUY
Have been a safe haven. Their mutual fund exposure could weaken them.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Feb 5. Down 2.5%) Still likes.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Feb 6. Down 1%). Still likes.Well managed. Diversified.
BUY
Good price.
BUY
Solid company. Prefers Manulife.
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