BMO Capital analyst Tom Mackinnon maintains $Sun Life Financial (SLF.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $56.76 to $66.1.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 73.3% and a total average return of 16.9% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Sun Life Financial (SLF.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Sun Life Financial has set ambitious goals, targeting a return on equity of 20% and an annual earnings growth of 10%. This outlook is considered more favorable compared to previous models.
Sun Life Financial's Investor Day highlighted a commendable track record and has reinforced confidence in the company's prospects for acceleration, thanks to its capital-efficient and high-growth business model.
A solid argument is presented for an increased re-evaluation of the life insurance sector due to a growing investor pool, thanks to the influx of alternative managers. These newcomers have significantly reduced risks through transfers and mitigated issues stemming from divestitures. Post-election market conditions are expected to favor the sector, and the competitive pressures facing insurers owned by alternative entities are seen as a controllable risk.
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