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Yield 12m 4.26%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.30
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.05%
Overall Dividend Rating 79.76%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.98%
Payout Ratio 49.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: 16.86%
#21 in Group
Total Return 5y: 112.57%
#19 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SLF 31,502m 4.26% 8.98%
CS 98,194m 11.2% 36.8%
ASRNL 11,633m 10.1% 28.8%
UQA 3,191m 13.1% 21.4%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
SLF 31,502m 8.05% 49.6%
AGN 10,248m 39.8% 86.5%
CS 98,194m 22.1% 61.0%
UQA 3,191m 25.9% 48.3%

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SLF Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-26 0.84 1.07%
2024-11-27 2024-11-27 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.84 3.7% 0.98%
2024-08-28 2024-08-28 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.81 1.11%
2024-05-29 2024-05-29 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.81 3.8% 1.2%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.78 1.06%
2023-11-28 2023-11-29 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.78 4% 1.14%
2023-08-29 2023-08-30 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.75 1.17%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.75 4.2% 1.14%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.72 1.1%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.72 4.3% 1.17%
2022-08-23 2022-08-24 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.69 1.15%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.69 4.5% 1.11%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 1%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.66 20% 0.95%
2021-08-24 2021-08-25 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.55 0.83%
2021-05-25 2021-05-26 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0.85%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 0.88%
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 0.94%
2020-08-25 2020-08-26 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0.97%
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 1.17%
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.55
2019-11-26 2019-11-27 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 4.8%
2019-08-27 2019-08-28 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.525
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.525 5%
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.5
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.5 5.3%
2018-08-28 2018-08-29 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.475
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.475 4.4%
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.455
2017-11-28 2017-11-29 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.455 4.6%
2017-08-28 2017-08-30 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.435
2017-05-29 2017-05-31 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.435 3.6%
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.42
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.42 3.7%
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.405
2016-05-30 2016-06-01 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.405 3.8%
2016-02-29 2016-03-02 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.39
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.39 2.6%
2015-08-24 2015-08-26 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.38
2015-05-25 2015-05-27 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.38

SLF Dividend FAQ

Does SLF pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, SLF paid a dividend of 3.30 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-26.

What is the Dividend Yield of SLF?

As of April 2025, SLF`s dividend yield is 4.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.30 CAD by the current share price of 78.11.

How often does SLF pay dividends?

SLF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SLF has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SLF?

The next ex-dividend date for Sun Life Financial (SLF) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SLF?

SLF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.05% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SLF?

SLF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.98%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Sun Life Financial five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.30) divided by the purchase price five years ago (36.75):

What is the Payout Consistency of SLF?

SLF Payout Consistency is 98.8%.
Highly consistent: Sun Life Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SLF have a good Dividend Yield?

SLF`s 4.26% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SLF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SLF is 49.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SLF?

SLF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.76%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SLF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SLF`s Outstanding Shares?

Sun Life Financial`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.31% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Sun Life Financial ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 421,000,000
2001 432,000,000 +2.61%
2002 617,000,000 +42.82%
2003 603,000,000 -2.27%
2004 595,000,000 -1.33%
2005 585,000,000 -1.68%
2006 575,000,000 -1.71%
2007 566,000,000 -1.57%
2008 560,000,000 -1.06%
2009 566,000,000 +1.07%
2010 617,000,000 +9.01%
2011 599,000,000 -2.92%
2012 609,000,000 +1.67%
2013 617,000,000 +1.31%
2014 619,753,100 +0.45%
2015 616,092,000 -0.59%
2016 616,949,200 +0.14%
2017 613,000,000 -0.64%
2018 602,000,000 -1.79%
2019 588,000,000 -2.33%
2020 590,000,000 +0.34%
2021 590,000,000
2022 589,000,000 -0.17%
2023 584,338,900 -0.79%
2024 581,000,000 -0.57%