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SDLF Stock Chart & Stats
916.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
916.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range615.00 p - 932.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.91M
Average Volume (3M)3.39M
Market Cap
£9.25B
Enterprise Value11.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£59.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Sep 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.47
Shares Outstanding1,006,724,240
10 Day Avg. Volume2,873,473
30 Day Avg. Volume3,389,303
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)10.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio-7.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£935.00Price Target Upside2.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved LeverageThe sharp reduction in total debt and materially improved leverage in 2025 meaningfully lowers balance-sheet risk and increases financial flexibility. Over the next 2-6 months this enhances the company's ability to fund operations, negotiate on refinancing, and absorb earnings volatility without raising urgent external capital.
Proven Cash-generation Capability In Strong YearsHistoric episodes of strong operating and free cash flow demonstrate the business can produce internal liquidity when conditions permit. This cyclical cash-generation capacity supports medium-term recovery options, dividend potential, and reinvestment when earnings stabilize, reducing sole reliance on external funding.
Exposure To Long-term Retirement And Savings MarketsOperating in pensions, life insurance and long-term savings ties the firm to structurally recurring demand from retirement planning and institutional asset management. This diversified product set and client mix supports durable fee and premium pools, smoothing revenue across cycles and aiding medium-term predictability.
Bears Say
Inconsistent ProfitabilityRepeated swings to net losses weaken earnings quality and limit reinvestment capacity. Persistent or recurring unprofitability over multiple years can erode stakeholder confidence, constrain strategic initiatives, and make it harder to build sustainable margins in the 2-6 month horizon without structural cost or revenue improvement.
Cash-flow VolatilitySharp reversals in operating and free cash flow heighten liquidity and planning risk. Volatile cash generation complicates budgeting, reduces ability to sustain dividends or capital projects, and increases reliance on external financing during downturns, raising medium-term funding and execution risk.
Thinned Shareholder Equity And Negative Returns On EquityA thinner equity base and negative ROE reduce the capital buffer against underwriting losses and operational shocks. This constrains capacity for growth or acquisitions, increases sensitivity to further losses, and can force more conservative capital allocation over the coming months, limiting strategic flexibility.
Standard Life plc News
SDLF FAQ
What was Standard Life plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Standard Life plc lowest share price was 615.00 p and its highest was 932.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Standard Life plc’s market cap?
Standard Life plc’s market cap is £9.25B.
When is Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 21, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Standard Life plc’s earnings last quarter?
Standard Life plc released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported 0.298 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.272 p by 0.026 p.
Is Standard Life plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Standard Life plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Standard Life plc pay dividends?
Standard Life plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 28.05 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6%. See more information on Standard Life plc dividends here
What is Standard Life plc’s EPS estimate?
Standard Life plc’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Standard Life plc have?
Standard Life plc has 1,006,724,240 shares outstanding.
What happened to Standard Life plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Standard Life plc reported an EPS of 0.298 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.272 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.434%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Standard Life plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SDLF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Standard Life plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£935.00 (2.02% Upside)
£935.00 (2.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SDLF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £304.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Standard Life plc
Standard Life plc, a long-established financial services firm founded in 1782 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing long-term savings and retirement solutions throughout Europe. Its operations are organized into key divisions including Retirement Solutions, Pensions & Savings, With-Profits, SunLife & Protection, and Europe & Other. The company offers a diverse range of products covering every stage of retirement planning: from initial wealth accumulation through defined contribution workplace and retail savings plans, to facilitating the transition into retirement with services like pension consolidation, fixed-term annuities, and managed funds, and finally, offering various income solutions such as income drawdown, lifetime annuities, defined benefit pensions, and home equity release. Furthermore, Standard Life provides both new and existing individual and bulk purchase annuity contracts, UK individual annuities, self-invested personal pensions, unit-linked insurance and investment products, and a suite of protection offerings. These services are delivered under prominent brand names including Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. It's noteworthy that the company, previously known as Phoenix Group Holdings plc, officially rebranded as Standard Life plc in February 2026.
SDLF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
935.00 p
▲(2.02% Upside)