Dividend history
Sun Life Financial Inc.
SLF.TO
Recent payments
$0.9600CAD
Ex: Aug 26, 2026
Pay: Sep 29
$0.9600CAD
Ex: May 27, 2026
$0.9200CAD
Ex: Feb 25, 2026
$0.9200CAD
Ex: Nov 26, 2025
$0.8800CAD
Ex: Aug 27, 2025
$0.8800CAD
Ex: May 28, 2025
Pay: Jun 30
$0.8400CAD
Ex: Feb 26, 2025
Pay: Mar 31
$0.8400CAD
Ex: Nov 27, 2024
Pay: Dec 31
$0.8100CAD
Ex: Aug 28, 2024
Pay: Sep 27
$0.8100CAD
Ex: May 29, 2024
Pay: Jun 28
What Does Ex-Dividend Mean for Shareholders?
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) went ex-dividend on August 26, 2026. If you owned shares before this date, you’re eligible for a dividend of CA$0.96 per share. However, if you bought shares on or after the ex-dividend date, you won’t receive this payment.
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Sun Life Financial Inc.
SLF.TO
SLF.TO
Sun Life Financial Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$61.04B
P/E
18.6x
Div. yield
3.36%
Div. / share
$3.68
52W high
$117.96
52W low
$76.07
1W change
-0.25%
Beta
0.82
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering SLF
Wall Street analysts forecast SLF stock price to rise 2.3% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$112.15
+2.3% Upside
Current Price
C$109.65
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on SLF's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
18.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
18.1%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+45.9%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$129.18
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$115.81 | C$108.83 – C$123.23 |
| 60 trading days | C$122.31 | C$112.02 – C$133.54 |
| 90 trading days | C$129.18 | C$116.00 – C$143.85 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor Takeaway: Knowing the ex-dividend date is essential for anyone looking to earn dividends. By holding shares before this date, you can ensure you get the upcoming dividend payment on September 29, 2026.
Dividend Details
Sun Life Financial's dividend is CA$0.96, with a trailing yield of 3.36%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates
The ex-dividend date is important for dividend investors. It’s the cutoff for shareholders to qualify for the next dividend payment. If you buy shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend. For Sun Life Financial, the ex-dividend date was August 26, 2026, so only those who owned shares before then will receive the dividend.
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Upcoming Dividend Payment
Sun Life Financial's declared dividend of CA$0.96 is set to be paid on September 29, 2026. This quarterly dividend shows the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders. If you held shares as of the record date, which is the same as the ex-dividend date, you’ll receive this payment.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | SLF.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.96 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-26 |
| Record | 2026-08-26 |
| Payment | 2026-09-29 |
| Declared | 2026-08-06 |
| Trailing yield | 3.36% |
| Stock page | SLF.TO dividend history |
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