Sun Life Financial, Inc.

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

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Market Cap$42.46B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Sun Life Financial, Inc.Sun Life Financial, Inc.18.13.44%13%1.20.3

Earnings Call Q4 2024

February 13, 2025 - AI Summary

Strong Q4 Performance with Mixed Results: Sun Life reported Q4 underlying earnings of $965 million, down 2% year-over-year, primarily due to weaker U.S. results from adverse morbidity experience in the stop-loss health insurance segment. Full-year underlying net income increased 3% to $3.9 billion, marking solid growth despite challenges in certain areas.
U.S. Stop-Loss Claims and Pricing Actions: The U.S. medical stop-loss business saw a significant spike in claims severity, resulting in a full-year loss ratio of 74%, slightly above the target of 73%. The company has implemented price increases averaging 14% effective January 1, 2025, and additional underwriting actions to mitigate future risks, but some pressure from severity may persist.
Record Capital Raising and Asset Management Success: SLC Management raised a record $10 billion in Q4, bringing full-year total capital raising to $24 billion, highlighting strong fundamentals across its wealth management segments despite net outflows at MFS. This reflects an opportunity for future growth as investor sentiment may shift positively toward solid real estate and alternative investments.

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$81.00

Target Price by Analysts

5.7% upsideSun Life Financial Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$51.80

Current Fair Value

32.4% downside

Overvalued by 32.4% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$42.46 Billion
Enterprise Value$42.04 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.66 (3.44%)
Earnings per Share$6.16
Beta0.83
Outstanding Shares572,645,643

Return

Return on Equity12.90%ROE
Return on Assets0.81%
Return on Invested Capital0.79%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio18.08P/E Ratio
PEG-39.04PEG
Price to Sales1.24Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.7Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.17
Enterprise Value to EBIT13.3
Enterprise Value to Net Income13
Total Debt to Enterprise0.2
Debt to Equity0.33Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 14, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.37
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
-
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 6, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.37
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.01 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio2.8146 43.88%
Total Calls2,158,600 27.90%
Total Puts6,075,600 37.63%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %43.41% 0.39%
Total Invested$15.59B 0.96%
Investors Holding459 10.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Sun Life Financial, Inc.

40,600 employees
CEO: Dean Connor

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate Clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of mark...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the official revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation. Its work directly informs and shapes corporate tax structures, capital investment credits, and the overall tax burden on financial markets and industries, profoundly impacting Sun Life Financial's profitability and strategic planning.

Finance

This is a crucial committee for Sun Life Financial, as it controls taxation, trade, and entitlement spending. Tax policy directly impacts corporate profitability and investment decisions. Trade policy affects international operations. Entitlement spending (e.g., Medicare) influences the healthcare market, which is relevant to Sun Life's insurance offerings.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending across all government functions. Its decisions directly determine the flow of funds to various sectors, influencing economic activity, government contracts, and investment opportunities, which profoundly affect the overall economic environment relevant to Sun Life's investments and operations.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

This committee oversees the CFTC, which regulates the derivatives and futures markets where financial institutions like Sun Life often participate for hedging and investment strategies. Its role in potentially defining cryptocurrencies as commodities also directly impacts the broader financial landscape relevant to wealth and asset management.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

This is a primary regulatory committee for the financial system, overseeing the Fed, SEC, and HUD. Its decisions on bank capital requirements, investment regulations, and broader financial market oversight directly impact Sun Life Financial's wealth management, asset management, and investment operations.

Budget

This committee drafts the budget resolution, influencing overall federal spending and sovereign debt levels. Its decisions directly impact the macroeconomic environment, interest rates, and fiscal stability, which are critical factors for Sun Life Financial's investment portfolios, liabilities, and economic outlook.

Foreign Relations

Sun Life Financial is an international organization with global assets under management. Sanctions legislation, foreign policy shifts, and international treaties directly impact global financial markets, sovereign credit risk, and specific regional economies where Sun Life operates or invests, affecting its asset valuations and business strategy.