Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Stock Forecast
SLF analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.57 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $64.49 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −18.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.45
- 52-week range
- $57.60 – $84.07
SLF analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SLF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SLF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.03 | $1.94 | $2.09 | $1.86 | +8.9% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.02 | $7.85 | $8.12 | $7.45 | +7.7% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.64 | $8.22 | $9.06 | $8.02 | +7.7% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SLF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $28.37B | $13.61B | $43.13B | −32.3% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $29.79B | $15.16B | $44.42B | +5.0% | 2 |
SLF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SLF revenue: reported and forecast
SLF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.02 | $2.03 | $2.03 | $2.02 | $2.03 | +0.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.94 | $8.02 | $8.04 | $8.03 | $8.02 | +1.0% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.52 | $8.68 | $8.68 | $8.64 | $8.64 | +1.4% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SLF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SLF beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from SLF
14 analysts cover Sun Life Financial; their consensus rating is buy (3.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $64.49, 18.7% below the latest close of $79.35. Analysts expect earnings of $8.02 per share for 2026, +7.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.64 per share on revenue of $29.8 billion. Sun Life Financial beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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SLF forecast FAQ
What is Sun Life Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sun Life Financial is $64.49, 18.7% below the latest close of $79.35.
Is Sun Life Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Sun Life Financial, 4 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 6 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sun Life Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.02 per share for 2026 (range $7.85 to $8.12); for 2027 the estimate is $8.64.
What is Sun Life Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $28.4 billion, growth of −32.3%; for 2027 it is $29.8 billion.
When does Sun Life Financial report earnings?
Sun Life Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.45.
Does Sun Life Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Sun Life Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.