Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Earnings History
Steady Earner28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $3.28B, reflecting +16.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $8.15 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 8.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, SLF's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +8.6%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.37B in fiscal 2021.
Sun Life Financial Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 100.0%, operating margin of 11.4%, and net margin of 8.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MFC ($6.42B net income, 10.9% margin), PRU ($3.48B net income, 5.9% margin), MET ($3.62B net income, 4.4% margin), SLF has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare SLF vs MFC →
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SLF Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.74B | +18.0% | $4.79B | $6.15 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2024 | $3.17B | -5.1% | $4.34B | $5.27 | 9.2% | 12.6% |
| 2023 | $3.34B | +10.5% | $3.93B | $5.24 | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| 2022 | $3.02B | -30.8% | $3.63B | $4.89 | 88.2% | 105.7% |
| 2021 | $4.37B | +57.1% | $5.10B | $6.68 | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| 2020 | $2.78B | -5.5% | $3.29B | $4.08 | 6.4% | 7.6% |
| 2019 | $2.94B | +1.0% | $3.23B | $4.39 | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2018 | $2.91B | +17.2% | $3.51B | $4.77 | 10.8% | 13.0% |
| 2017 | $2.49B | -12.0% | $2.79B | $3.49 | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| 2016 | $2.83B | +22.9% | $3.44B | $4.03 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| 2015 | $2.30B | +22.2% | $2.90B | $3.55 | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| 2014 | $1.88B | +78.4% | $2.37B | $2.86 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| 2013 | $1.05B | -37.2% | $2.09B | $1.55 | 7.6% | 15.1% |
| 2012 | $1.68B | +971.0% | $1.71B | $2.59 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 2011 | -$193M | -112.8% | -$206M | $-0.33 | -0.9% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | $1.51B | +142.3% | $1.87B | $2.39 | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| 2009 | $622M | -27.3% | $95M | $0.94 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| 2008 | $855M | -62.6% | $537M | $1.37 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| 2007 | $2.29B | +6.7% | $2.85B | $3.85 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| 2006 | $2.14B | +14.3% | $2.56B | $3.58 | 8.8% | 10.5% |
| 2005 | $1.88B | +10.7% | $2.43B | $3.12 | 8.6% | 11.1% |
| 2004 | $1.69B | +29.5% | $2.18B | $2.79 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| 2003 | $1.31B | +30.8% | $1.76B | $2.15 | 5.9% | 8.0% |
| 2002 | $1.00B | +25.6% | $246M | $0.69 | 7.0% | 1.7% |
| 2001 | $796M | -28.0% | $1.16B | $1.87 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| 2000 | $1.11B | +574.4% | $1.66B | $2.09 | 9.6% | 14.4% |
| 1999 | $164M | +203.7% | $752M | $0.41 | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| 1998 | $54M | - | $703M | $0.14 | 0.4% | 5.5% |
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SLF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLF stock.
What is SLF earnings per share (EPS)?
SLF trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $8.15, reflecting +16.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +8.6%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Sun Life Financial Inc.'s net income?
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) trailing twelve-month net income is $3.3B as of 2025. Earnings grew +16.7% year-over-year. Sun Life Financial Inc. has been profitable for 14 consecutive years.
Is SLF profitable?
Yes, SLF is profitable with a TTM net income of $3.3B and a net profit margin of +8.9%. Sun Life Financial Inc. has generated profits for 14 consecutive years.
What is SLF's earnings growth rate?
SLF compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +16.7%, 3-Year: +7.9%, 5-Year: +8.6%, 10-Year: +5.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are SLF's profit margins?
Sun Life Financial Inc. net profit margin is +8.9%, operating margin is +11.4%, and gross margin is +100.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +14.5%.
Is SLF growing earnings?
Yes, SLF earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +16.7% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +8.6%. TTM net income reached $3.3B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was SLF's best earnings year?
Sun Life Financial Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $4.4B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were SLF's earnings last quarter?
SLF's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $537M with diluted EPS of $0.84. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.