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SDLF Stock Chart & Stats
937.00 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
937.00 p
-3.50 p(-0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range615.00 p - 948.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.91M
Average Volume (3M)3.39M
Market Cap
£9.31B
Enterprise Value11.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£59.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Sep 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.47
Shares Outstanding1,006,836,700
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)0.20
P/FCF Ratio1.92
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£955.00Price Target Upside1.92% 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 Balance-Sheet LeverageMaterially lower debt reduces financial risk and interest burden, giving Standard Life more flexibility to absorb operating volatility and support future investment. The benefit is partly offset by a thinner equity base, but leverage is structurally healthier than before.
PRT Partnership CapacityThe pension risk transfer partnership supports Standard Life’s position in a growing retirement-solutions market. Expanded capacity may deepen institutional relationships and create more recurring, fee-based revenue, strengthening the business mix beyond volatile investment results.
Demonstrated Cash GenerationStrong operating and free cash flow in 2024 shows the business can generate meaningful internal funding in supportive periods. Although recent cash flow was weaker, this demonstrated capacity can help fund obligations and reduce dependence on external capital over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Loss-Making OperationsRecurring losses weaken earnings quality and make financial performance harder to forecast. Continued negative profitability can constrain retained capital, reduce the resilience of the equity base and limit the company’s ability to fund growth without relying on balance-sheet or capital-market support.
Volatile Cash FlowThe sharp reversal in cash generation indicates that reported earnings do not consistently translate into funds available for investment, dividends or debt service. A multi-year pattern of mixed cash flow increases planning risk and reduces visibility into sustainable internal funding.
Thinner Equity BaseDeclining equity leaves a smaller capital cushion against insurance, market and operating risks. Combined with negative returns on equity, this suggests capital is not currently being deployed productively and could limit strategic flexibility even after the reduction in debt.
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 948.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Standard Life plc’s market cap?
Standard Life plc’s market cap is £9.31B.
When is Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Standard Life plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 07, 2026 which is in 11 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 5.91%. 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 1,006,836,700 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
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Standard Life plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£955.00 (1.92% Upside)
£955.00 (1.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SDLF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £304.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.91%
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
955.00 p
▲(1.92% Upside)