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Sunlife Financial (SLF:CA) (SLF)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

National Bank of Canada lowered its 12 month target price on Sun Life Financial\u00a0to $93 from $94, reflecting a slightly more cautious outlook after the company\u2019s latest quarterly results. The valuation downgrade was attributed primarily to weaker performance in its U.S. operations, particularly within the dental insurance business, which experienced unexpected losses. The profitability in the group benefits segment declined sharply, driven by higher claim severity and an unfavorable claims mix.<\/p>\n

Despite these headwinds, the bank noted that Sun Life\u2019s Canadian and Asian divisions remain stable, supported by solid asset management flows and resilient insurance margins. Analysts continue to view Sun Life as a high-quality, diversified insurer with strong capital ratios and long-term earnings visibility, though they expect near-term earnings growth to remain pressured until U.S. margins recover and claims trends normalize.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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