Side by sideManulife (MFC.TO) and Sun Life (SLF.TO)Memos of October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026
Manulife vs Sun Life stock: the numbers side by side (October 2026)
How do Manulife and Sun Life compare?
| Manulife MFC.TO | Sun Life SLF.TO | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | 3.1%Today (Oct 13, 2026) | 3.5%Today (Oct 15, 2026) |
| P/E, last 12 months | 16.6xToday (Oct 13, 2026) | 18.8xToday (Oct 15, 2026) |
| P/E, next 12 months | 13.7xToday (Oct 13, 2026) | 13.9xToday (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | 61.43 (+3%)October 2027 | 109.28 (+2%)October 2027 |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | 66.08 (+18%)October 2029 | 118.43 (+17%)October 2029 |
Who leads on what?
| Leads | The lead is | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | Sun Life | The higher figure |
| P/E, last 12 months | Manulife | The lower figure |
| P/E, next 12 months | Manulife | The lower figure |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | Manulife | The higher weighted return |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | Manulife | The higher weighted return |
What does each company do?
Manulife sells life, health and group insurance, retirement and investment products, institutional asset management for organizations such as pension funds and insurers, and household loans.
Manulife (MFC.TO), from our memo of October 13, 2026 · Manulife stock forecast
Sun Life sells life and health protection, workplace benefits and retirement plans, savings products, and investment management to individuals, employers, governments and institutions.
Sun Life (SLF.TO), from our memo of October 15, 2026 · Sun Life stock forecast