SLF — Sun Life Financial Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | SLF | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.80% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 9.86% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +16.2% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
8.64%
3-Year Growth
8.45%
5-Year Growth
9.86%
10-Year Growth
8.83%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 25, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 31, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.9200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.9200 | +4.55% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $0.8800 | 0.00% |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.8800 | +4.76% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.8400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.8400 | +3.70% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| May 29, 2024 | $0.8100 | +3.85% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 28, 2023 | $0.7800 | +4.00% |
| Aug 29, 2023 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.7500 | +4.17% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.7200 | +4.35% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.6900 | +4.55% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.6600 | +20.00% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| May 25, 2021 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sun Life Financial Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 5.80%.
What is SLF's dividend yield?
SLF's current dividend yield is 5.80%. The annual dividend is $3.60.
When is SLF's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for SLF has not been announced yet.
How many years has Sun Life Financial Inc. increased its dividend?
Sun Life Financial Inc. has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.