Sun Life Financial Announces Q1 2026 Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) has declared its first-quarter 2026 dividends for both common and preferred shareholders, reaffirming its consistent capital return strategy.

The company’s Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.92 per common share, payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders on record as of the close of business on February 25, 2026. The declared amount remains unchanged from the previous quarter, underscoring the company’s steady dividend policy.

In addition, the Board declared dividends on several series of Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, also payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 25, 2026. The declared amounts are as follows:

• 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: $0.223644 per share

• Series 10R: $0.185438 per share

• Series 11QR: $0.270493 per share

Sun Life also confirmed that common shares issued under its Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan will be acquired by the plan agent through open market purchases on the Toronto Stock Exchange and other Canadian trading platforms.

For Canadian tax purposes, the company has designated all dividends referenced in the announcement as eligible dividends under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The declaration reflects Sun Life’s continued commitment to delivering value to shareholders while maintaining financial stability and disciplined capital management.