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SLF.TO has an income profile aligned with its dividend company role. Provider data shows 4 recent payout records.
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Dividend CompanyTSXCanada
SLF.TO
Sun Life Financial
FinancialsPlain dividendQuarterly
Market Snapshot
$111.87
+$1.42 (1.29%)
Toronto
Yield
3.36%
Rate $3.76
Next Payment
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Ex-date 2026-08-26
52wk Position
81.74%
-5.98% below high
Updated —
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- $94.00
- APR
- 0.840
- Coverage
- 0.840
Broken. The dividend no longer covers the target print rate. Top up shares or lower the target print rate.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- $94.00
- Cushion
- -$17.87
- Cushion %
- -15.97%
Current $111.87Break $94.00
Smart Recommendation
SLF.TO is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.
Research Signals
Payout sustainability
Strong
5mo agoDRIP availability
Available
5mo agoTax character
Eligible dividend
5mo agoDistribution history
Multi-decade
5mo agoStructure complexity
Moderate
5mo agoIncome trend
Growing
5mo agoAccount suitability
Non-reg: eligible div
5mo agoStructure Overview
Sun Life Financial (SLF) is a Canadian insurance and asset management company that maintained its dividend through the 2008 crisis, unlike some insurance peers. SLF operates across Canada, the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom, providing geographic diversification. Eligible dividends are paid quarterly.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1SLF's dividend was held flat (not cut) during 2008–2009, reflecting stronger capital and liability management than some peers; this track record is a relevant data point for sustainability assessment.
- 2Asian operations introduce currency risk and growth exposure not present in domestic Canadian financial stocks; the geographic mix can support long-term dividend growth.
- 3Eligible dividends qualify for the dividend tax credit; verify the current payout ratio and capital ratio with SLF's most recent financial statements.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Canadian Context
Account placement
Non-registered
Eligible Canadian dividends qualify for the dividend tax credit, which can improve after-tax income in taxable accounts.
TFSA: Tax-free growth and withdrawals.
RRSP: Tax-deferred growth, with withdrawals taxed as regular income.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Available
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
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