Sun Life declares dividends on Common and Preferred Shares payable in Q3 2026

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Sun Life (TSX/NYSE: SLF) declared a quarterly common share dividend of $0.96 per share, payable on September 29, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 26, 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter. The Board also declared Q3 2026 dividends on multiple Class A preferred series, ranging from $0.185438 to $0.283121 per share, with the same payment and record dates. Common shares issued under the Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan will be bought on the open market, and all dividends are designated as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes.

Positive

• Common dividend $0.96 per share for Q3 2026, unchanged QoQ
• Declared preferred share dividends from $0.185438 to $0.283121 per share
• Dividend Reinvestment Plan shares to be purchased on the open market, avoiding new-share dilution

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TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sun Life Financial Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced that a dividend of $0.96 per share on the common shares of the Company has been declared, payable September 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 26, 2026. This is the same amount as paid in the previous quarter.

The Board also announced that the following dividends have been declared on the Company's Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, payable on September 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 26, 2026:

Series 3	$0.278125 per share
Series 4	$0.278125 per share
Series 5	$0.281250 per share
Series 8R	$0.264375 per share
Series 9QR	$0.235230 per share
Series 10R	$0.185438 per share
Series 11QR	$0.283121 per share

Common shares of the Company acquired under the Company's Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan") will be purchased by the Plan agent on the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange and through the facilities of other Canadian stock exchanges and alternative Canadian trading platforms.

Sun Life Financial Inc. has designated the dividends referred to above as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars.

To contact Sun Life media relations, please email Media.Relations@sunlife.com.

To contact Sun Life investor relations, please email Investor_Relations@sunlife.com.

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SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc. - Financial News

FAQ

What dividend did Sun Life (SLF) declare on its common shares for Q3 2026?

Sun Life declared a $0.96 per common share dividend for Q3 2026. According to Sun Life, this dividend is payable on September 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 26, 2026.

When will Sun Life (SLF) pay its Q3 2026 dividends and what is the record date?

Sun Life will pay its Q3 2026 dividends on September 29, 2026. According to Sun Life, the record date is August 26, 2026, meaning shareholders on that date are entitled to both common and preferred share dividends.

What preferred share dividends did Sun Life (SLF) declare for Q3 2026 by series?

For Q3 2026, Sun Life declared per-share dividends of $0.278125 (Series 3, 4), $0.281250 (5), $0.264375 (8R), $0.235230 (9QR), $0.185438 (10R), and $0.283121 (11QR). According to Sun Life, all are payable September 29, 2026.

How does Sun Life’s Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan work for the Q3 2026 dividend?

For Q3 2026, common shares acquired under Sun Life’s Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan will be bought on the open market. According to Sun Life, the Plan agent will purchase shares through the Toronto Stock Exchange and other Canadian trading platforms.

Are Sun Life’s Q3 2026 dividends designated as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes?

Yes, Sun Life has designated its Q3 2026 dividends as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes. According to Sun Life, this designation applies to the common share dividend and all declared Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Share dividends.

Does the Q3 2026 dividend for Sun Life (SLF) change from the previous quarter?

No, the Q3 2026 common share dividend of $0.96 is unchanged from the previous quarter. According to Sun Life, this maintains the same per-share payout level as the last declared quarterly common dividend.

On which stock exchanges does Sun Life (SLF) trade for investors seeking the Q3 2026 dividend?

Sun Life trades under the ticker SLF on the Toronto Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, and Philippine Stock Exchange. According to Sun Life, shareholders on these exchanges as of August 26, 2026 are eligible for the declared Q3 2026 dividends.