Side by sideAviva (AV.L) and Standard Life (SDLF.L)Memos of October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026
Aviva vs Standard Life stock: the numbers side by side (October 2026)
How do Aviva and Standard Life compare?
| Aviva AV.L | Standard Life SDLF.L | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | 5.5%Today (Oct 16, 2026) | 6.2%Today (Oct 20, 2026) |
| P/E, last 12 months | 41.4xToday (Oct 16, 2026) | not meaningfulToday (Oct 20, 2026) |
| P/E, next 12 months | 10.6xToday (Oct 16, 2026) | 12.7xToday (Oct 20, 2026) |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | 304.02 (-51 %)October 2027 | 335.12 (-56%)October 2027 |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | 328.72 (-35 %)October 2029 | 509.84 (-23%)October 2029 |
Who leads on what?
| Leads | The lead is | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | Standard Life | The higher figure |
| P/E, last 12 months | — | The lower figure |
| P/E, next 12 months | Aviva | The lower figure |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | Aviva | The higher weighted return |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | Standard Life | The higher weighted return |
What does each company do?
Aviva sells motor, home, business, life, health and retirement cover, and manages savings for households, employers, businesses and institutions.
Aviva (AV.L), from our memo of October 16, 2026 · Aviva stock forecast
Standard Life sells guaranteed retirement income, pensions and investments that remain invested.
Standard Life (SDLF.L), from our memo of October 20, 2026 · Standard Life stock forecast