Sun Life Q4 Underlying EPS jumps 17% as C$0.92 Dividend Declared
Sun Life Financial reported Q4 underlying net income of C$1.094 billion, up 13% year-over-year, driven by a 17% rise in underlying EPS to C$1.96 and AUM growth to C$1.605 trillion. The board declared a C$0.92 common dividend payable March 31, 2026, and preferred dividends ranging C$0.185–C$0.281 per share.
1. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Sun Life delivered underlying net income of C$1.094 billion in Q4, a 13% increase from Q4 2024, with underlying EPS rising 17% to C$1.96. Reported net income reached C$722 million, up 205%, while assets under management grew 4% to C$1.605 trillion and underlying ROE stood at 19.1%.
2. Q1 2026 Dividend Declaration
The board declared a C$0.92 dividend on common shares, payable March 31, 2026 to holders of record February 25, 2026. It also approved Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred dividends for seven series, ranging from C$0.185438 to C$0.281250 per share, all payable on March 31, 2026.