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Sun Life Financial (SLFIF) Dividend

Sun Life Financial Inc. · Financial Services · Insurance - Diversified · quarterly payer

$15.00

Undervalued · +65% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Sun Life Financial (SLFIF) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.1969 per share, or $0.79 a year, a 5.29% yield at its $15.00 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 25, 2026, paid Dec 9, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

5.29%

Annual Dividend

$0.79

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Nov 25, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SLFIF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) has a forward dividend yield of 5.29%, based on an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and a share price of $15.00.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SLFIF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • SLFIF has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SLFIF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 25, 2026, with payment on Dec 9, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SLFIF's 5.29% yield is 35% above its five-year average yield of 3.92%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SLFIF is $24.74 per share, 65% above the $15.00 share price, so SLFIF screens as undervalued.
  • Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 21 payments on record since 2021. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SLFIF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SLFIF

Is SLFIF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.29% ($0.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.29%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$0.79
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 25, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.76
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
3.0
5-Yr Total Return
-26%
52-Week Range
$15.00 – $15.91
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
No

SLFIF dividend raises and cuts

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 21 payments on record since 2021. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every SLFIF payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SLFIF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 25, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SLFIF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →SLFIF dividend calculator100 shares pay $79.00 a year, $19.75 each quarterCalculate →SLFIF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLFIF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.29% ($0.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is SLFIF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SLFIF's fair value is about $24.74 versus a $15.00 share price — so it looks undervalued (+65% vs. fair value).

Is SLFIF's dividend safe?

SLFIF has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SLFIF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SLFIF is about $24.74 per share, roughly 65% above the current $15.00 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SLFIF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SLFIF screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLFIF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.29% ($0.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SLFIF cut its dividend?

SLFIF earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SLFIF pay a dividend?

Yes. Sun Life Financial Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.79 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.29%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of SLFIF pay?

At $0.79 per share a year, 100 shares of SLFIF pay $79.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $19.75 each quarter. Buying them costs about $1,500 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is SLFIF's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, SLFIF's forward dividend yield is 5.29%, based on a $0.79 annual dividend and a $15.00 share price.

What is SLFIF's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, SLFIF pays $0.79 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has SLFIF grown its dividend?

SLFIF does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next SLFIF ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for SLFIF is Nov 25, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.79 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.75
Annual$79.00
Monthly avg$6.58
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