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Sun Life Financial - SLF Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $98.67
  • Forecasted Upside: 22.47%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$80.57 As of 09/15/2026 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.335 (0.42%)

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Analyst Price Target for SLF

Analyst Price Target is $98.67
▲ +22.47% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Sun Life Financial in the last 3 months. The average price target is $98.67, with a high forecast of $119.00 and a low forecast of $88.00. The average price target represents a 22.47% upside from the last price of $80.57.

This chart shows the closing price for SLF for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 12 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Sun Life Financial. This rating has held steady since April 2026, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/20/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/18/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/17/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/16/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
9/3/2026ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$81.00 ➝ $88.00
9/2/2026UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
8/31/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (A-)
8/11/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
8/10/2026ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
8/10/2026Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$98.00 ➝ $119.00
8/7/2026TD SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/7/2026BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight
7/15/2026ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
7/13/2026EvercoreDowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line
7/7/2026BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight
7/6/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
6/10/2026ArgusSet Target$81.00
5/8/2026Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
5/8/2026BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
5/7/2026TD SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/7/2026TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
4/29/2026ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
4/24/2026National Bank FinancialUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
2/19/2026EvercoreReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
2/13/2026Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
2/13/2026BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
2/12/2026TD SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
2/5/2026ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
1/21/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
1/8/2026Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
1/8/2026BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight
11/10/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$84.00
11/7/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
11/6/2025National Bank FinancialReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
10/29/2025Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/16/2025UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral
10/9/2025EvercoreReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
10/8/2025BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
10/7/2025TD SecuritiesUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/7/2025Morgan StanleySet Target$89.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
9/4/2025ArgusUpgradeStrong-Buy
8/7/2025National Bank FinancialDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/31/2025ScotiabankUpgradeHold
7/7/2025BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight
5/12/2025BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
5/12/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$82.00 ➝ $88.00
5/1/2025ScotiabankReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
2/13/2025CormarkUpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
1/15/2025National Bank FinancialUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
9/5/2024BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight
6/3/2024ArgusUpgradeStrong-Buy
2/22/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy
8/10/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$79.00 ➝ $77.00
5/15/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
2/10/2023DesjardinsBoost TargetC$73.00 ➝ C$75.00
2/10/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$76.00 ➝ C$78.00
2/10/2023National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$69.00 ➝ C$71.00
2/10/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetC$75.00 ➝ C$76.00
2/10/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetC$74.00 ➝ C$75.00
2/10/2023ScotiabankBoost TargetC$71.00 ➝ C$75.00
2/10/2023TD SecuritiesBoost TargetC$68.00 ➝ C$71.00
2/9/2023Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
1/30/2023ScotiabankBoost TargetC$67.00 ➝ C$71.00
1/25/2023Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceBoost TargetC$65.00 ➝ C$71.00
1/25/2023National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$66.00 ➝ C$69.00
1/12/2023Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform
11/4/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetC$78.00 ➝ C$75.00
10/28/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$67.00 ➝ C$65.00
10/12/2022BarclaysLower TargetC$67.00 ➝ C$63.00
7/19/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$68.00 ➝ C$67.00
6/9/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight$71.00
6/1/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$75.00 ➝ C$72.00
6/1/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$72.00 ➝ C$68.00
6/1/2022TD SecuritiesLower TargetC$72.00 ➝ C$68.00
5/16/2022DesjardinsLower TargetC$77.00 ➝ C$73.00
5/15/2022Canaccord Genuity GroupLower TargetC$75.50 ➝ C$67.00
5/13/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$75.00
5/13/2022ScotiabankLower TargetC$71.00 ➝ C$67.00
5/12/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$76.00 ➝ C$72.00
5/12/2022TD SecuritiesLower TargetC$76.00 ➝ C$72.00
5/2/2022ScotiabankLower TargetC$76.00 ➝ C$71.00
4/20/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$77.00 ➝ C$76.00
2/11/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$81.00 ➝ C$80.00
2/11/2022ScotiabankLower TargetC$78.00 ➝ C$76.00
2/10/2022National Bank FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$79.00 ➝ $77.00
11/5/2021Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceBoost TargetOutperformC$74.00 ➝ C$81.00
11/5/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$77.00 ➝ C$78.00
11/5/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$71.00 ➝ C$74.00
10/5/2021National Bank FinancialBoost TargetOutperformC$71.00 ➝ C$73.00
10/5/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperformC$75.00 ➝ C$76.00
10/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperformC$72.00 ➝ C$74.00
10/5/2021Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceUpgradeNeutral ➝ Sector Outperform$72.00 ➝ $74.00
(Data available from 9/16/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.50 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/18/2026
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/18/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/17/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/17/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/16/2026
  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/15/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Sun Life Financial logo
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. The company also provides advice for financial planning and retirement planning services; investments products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds, and annuities; and asset and investment management products consisting of pooled funds, institutional portfolios, and pension funds. In addition, it offers real estate services; manages equity capital in various private and listed funds, as well as mezzanine debt, middle market direct lending, high-yield bonds, and syndicated loans; and operates as an investment grade fixed income investor, real estate investment management advisor, infrastructure investment manager, and alternative credit investment manager. The company was formerly known as Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. and changed its name to Sun Life Financial Inc. in July 2003. Sun Life Financial Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Today's Range

Now: $80.57
Low: $79.81
High: $80.61

50 Day Range

MA: $80.62
Low: $77.98
High: $84.09

52 Week Range

Now: $80.57
Low: $57.22
High: $84.38

Volume

293,893 shs

Average Volume

1,085,142 shs

Market Capitalization

$49.07 billion

P/E Ratio

18.83

Dividend Yield

3.41%

Beta

0.87

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Sun Life Financial?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued reports on Sun Life Financial in the last year: Argus, Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Evercore Inc, Morgan Stanley, National Bank Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, TD Securities, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, and Weiss Ratings.
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What is the current price target for Sun Life Financial?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Sun Life Financial in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $98.67, suggesting a possible upside of 22.5%. Royal Bank Of Canada has the highest price target set, predicting SLF will reach $119.00 in the next twelve months. Argus has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $88.00 for Sun Life Financial in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Sun Life Financial?

Sun Life Financial currently has 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Sun Life Financial?

Other companies that are similar to Sun Life Financial include Brighthouse Financial, Bank Of Montreal, Manulife Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada and Voya Financial. Learn More about companies similar to Sun Life Financial.

How do I contact Sun Life Financial's investor relations team?

Sun Life Financial's physical mailing address is 1 York Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (416) 979-4800 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Sun Life Financial is www.sunlife.com. Learn More about contacing Sun Life Financial investor relations.