Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights AIA, Manulife Financial, Sun Life Financial, Aviva and NN Group
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Life Insurance Industry Trends: The life insurance industry is adapting to a steady interest rate environment by redesigning products and increasing automation, which is expected to drive premium growth. However, challenges remain due to potential interest rate cuts and rising operational costs from digitalization.
Market Performance and Stock Recommendations: The Zacks Life Insurance industry has shown strong prospects with a positive earnings outlook, outperforming the S&P 500 composite over the past year. Several companies, including AIA, NN Group, Aviva, Manulife, and Sun Life, are highlighted as strong investment options based on their growth potential and market performance.
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Analyst Views on SLF
Wall Street analysts forecast SLF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SLF is 64.95 USD with a low forecast of 59.75 USD and a high forecast of 68.39 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 62.830
Low
59.75
Averages
64.95
High
68.39
Current: 62.830
Low
59.75
Averages
64.95
High
68.39
About SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc. is an international financial services company. The Company is engaged in providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional clients. The Company’s segments include Asset Management, Canada, United States (U.S.), Asia, and Corporate. These business segments operate in the financial services industry. The Asset Management business group includes MFS Investment Management and SLC Management business units. Its business types include Asset management & wealth, Group-Health & Protection, and Individual-Protection. Its Asset management & wealth businesses focus on investment products. Its Group-Health & Protection businesses provide health and protection benefits to employers and government plan members. Its products and services include insurance, investments, financial advice, and asset management. It has operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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