NYSE: SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

SLF dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.6986
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

SLF dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
1.91%
Industry
3.72%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

SLF dividend payout ratio

Sun Life Financial Inc paid out 65.7% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
34.3%
Payout ratio
65.7%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

SLF vs Life Insurance Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
SLF1.91%No2+65.70%
AIG2.42%Yes0+31.50%
HIG1.76%Yes0+15.50%
ACGLN/A00.00%
AEGN/A2+65.00%

SLF dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Jun 30, 2026
Last ex-dividend date
May 27, 2026

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Sun Life Financial Dividends FAQ

Does Sun Life Financial pay a dividend?

Yes, SLF has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.


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What is Sun Life Financial's Dividend Payment Date?

Sun Life Financial's next dividend payment date is on 2026-06-30, when Sun Life Financial shareholders who owned SLF shares before 2026-05-27 will receive a dividend payment of $0.6986 per share. Add SLF to your watchlist to be reminded of SLF's next dividend payment.

Is Sun Life Financial's dividend stable?

No, SLF's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years

Does Sun Life Financial have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, SLF's past year earnings per share was $3.96, and their annual dividend per share is $1.37. SLF's dividend payout ratio is 65.7%, which is sustainable.

How much is Sun Life Financial's dividend?

SLF pays a dividend of $1.37 per share. SLF's annual dividend yield is 1.91%. Sun Life Financial's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 3.72%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.74%.

What is Sun Life Financial's Ex-Dividend Date?

Sun Life Financial's previous ex-dividend date was on 2026-05-27. Sun Life Financial shareholders who own SLF stock before this date will receive Sun Life Financial's next dividend payment of $0.6986 per share on 2026-06-30. Sun Life Financial's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add SLF to your watchlist to be reminded before SLF's ex-dividend date.

Is Sun Life Financial's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, SLF's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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