SLF Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: How to Play the Stock

Key Takeaways Sun Life is expanding across seven Asian countries to tap into high-return, underpenetrated markets. The company is focusing on capital-efficient products to reduce exposure to market volatility. Sun Life raised its dividend by 4.7% in May 2025, reflecting strong earnings and cash generation.Shares of Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) have gained 10.2% year to date, outperforming its industry, and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s growth of 2.8% and 6.3% respectively. This third-largest insurer in C ...