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Sun Life Financial (SLF) Earnings: 1Q Underlying EPS Misses Estimates Amidst Higher Morbidity Claims and End of U.S Public Health Emergency

  • Sun Life Financial’s 1Q underlying EPS was C$1.50, falling short of the estimated C$1.65.
  • The company’s assets under management were at C$1.47 trillion, surpassing the estimated C$618.01 billion.
  • The underlying Return on Equity (ROE) was 16%, slightly below the estimated 17.9%.
  • Sun Life held cash and other equivalents amounting to C$495 million.
  • The company’s underlying earnings were impacted by three main factors: the sale of Sun Life UK, higher morbidity claims, and the ending of the Public Health Emergency in the U.S.
  • Ratings on the company’s stock were mixed with 9 buys, 5 holds and 1 sell.

A look at Sun Life Financial Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

When looking at the long-term outlook for Sun Life Financial, the Smartkarma Smart Scores paint a positive picture. With solid scores across key factors, the company appears well-positioned for the future. Sun Life Financial scores well in areas such as Dividend, Resilience, and Momentum, indicating strength in these crucial aspects. This suggests that the company is performing well in terms of its financial health, ability to withstand market fluctuations, and momentum in its operations.

As an international financial services organization offering a wide range of products and services, Sun Life Financial has established itself as a trusted provider of wealth accumulation and protection solutions. Serving both individual and corporate clients globally, the company’s strong performance across various Smart Scores reflects its overall stability and potential for growth in the long run.


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