SLF — Sun Life Financial Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | SLF | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.90% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 58.6% | 34.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 27 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +27.2% | 14.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.97%
3-Year Growth
5.65%
5-Year Growth
6.90%
10-Year Growth
7.72%
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)
58.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
30.4%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.62 | -$413.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.27 | $768.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.97 | $1.14B |
| Q4 2025 | $1.30 | $5.28B |
Peer Comparison
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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 May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.