Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for SLF FY2026 Earnings

Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) (TSE:SLF) – Equities research analysts at Cormark issued their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Sun Life Financial in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, February 4th. Cormark analyst L. Persaud forecasts that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $5.66 for the year. The consensus estimate for Sun Life Financial’s current full-year earnings is $4.80 per share.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on SLF. StockNews.com lowered shares of Sun Life Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. National Bank Financial upgraded Sun Life Financial from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 15th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Sun Life Financial presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Sun Life Financial Price Performance

NYSE:SLF opened at $57.98 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $59.37 and its 200-day moving average price is $56.77. Sun Life Financial has a 1-year low of $46.41 and a 1-year high of $62.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $36.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.91, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.03.

Institutional Trading of Sun Life Financial

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Human Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Sun Life Financial in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in shares of Sun Life Financial by 2,747.4% in the 3rd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 541 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 522 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Sun Life Financial by 124.9% in the 3rd quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 650 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 361 shares during the period. Clean Yield Group purchased a new position in Sun Life Financial during the third quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, Asset Planning Inc acquired a new stake in Sun Life Financial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. 52.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Sun Life Financial Company Profile

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.