Suncorp Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Suncorp Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.81% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
4.8%
Dividend yield
0.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 64% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
SUN: Future Returns Will Rely On Leadership Continuity And Steady Dividend Delivery
Analysts have slightly reduced Suncorp Group's price target to around A$18.73 from about A$18.74, citing marginal adjustments to the discount rate, long term profit margin assumptions and the future P/E multiple used in their models. What's in the News Suncorp Group announced that CEO Steve Johnston will take a short period of temporary leave as he recuperates from a medical procedure.Narrative Update • May 04
SUN: Future Returns Will Depend On Leadership Stability And Dividend Delivery
Analysts have nudged their Suncorp Group price target higher to around A$18.74 from about A$18.29, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, slightly different long term revenue growth expectations, and modest changes to projected profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News CEO Steve Johnston is taking a short period of temporary leave to recuperate from a medical procedure, with current CFO Jeremy Robson stepping in as Acting CEO during this time (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 16
SUN: Future Returns Will Rely On Earnings Delivery And Dividend Stability
Analysts have nudged their price target for Suncorp Group slightly higher from about A$18.18 to around A$18.29, citing updated assumptions on revenue, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of this small adjustment. What's in the News CEO Steve Johnston is taking a short period of temporary leave to recuperate from a medical procedure, with current CFO Jeremy Robson stepping in as Acting CEO during this time (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 02
SUN: Future Upside Will Hinge On Earnings Delivery And Dividend Support
Analysts have made a small downward adjustment to Suncorp Group's assessed fair value to about A$18.18 per share, citing a minor refinement in profit margin and forward P/E assumptions, while also pointing to recent research that highlights what is viewed as a compelling valuation at current share levels. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from Goldman Sachs, alongside the updated fair value of about A$18.18 per share, gives you a clearer view of how the market is framing Suncorp Group at current prices.Narrative Update • Mar 18
SUN: Future Confidence Will Rely On Earnings Execution And Dividend Support
Analysts have trimmed the Suncorp Group fair value estimate slightly from A$18.21 to A$18.20, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. They also note that recent Street research views the current share price as offering a compelling entry point.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SUN: Upgraded Buy Rating And Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Confidence
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Suncorp Group from A$19.14 to A$18.21, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, even as recent research highlights what is seen as a compelling valuation at current share levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Suncorp Group reflect a mix of optimism on valuation and caution around execution, which helps explain why some fair value estimates have been trimmed even as others see room for upside.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SUN: Reaffirmed Buy Rating Will Support Future Earnings Confidence
Analysts have maintained their A$20 price target for Suncorp Group, with the unchanged fair value estimate of A$19.14 supported by views that its current share price offers what they see as a compelling entry point. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the reaffirmed A$20 price target as support for what they view as upside potential relative to the current share price.Analysis Article • Feb 10
Here's Why We Think Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Feb 04
SUN: Upgraded Buy Rating Will Support Future Earnings And Margin Conviction
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Suncorp Group from A$19.70 to A$19.14, citing updated assumptions for profit margins and future P/E. They still view the current share price as offering compelling value.Narrative Update • Jan 20
SUN: Fair Value Will Stay Appealing As Goldman Buy Rating Supports Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Suncorp Group from A$20.34 to A$19.70, while still pointing to current share levels as attractive based on recent research support. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the latest fair value cut to A$19.70 still sits close to the A$20 price target.Narrative Update • Jan 05
SUN: Fair Value Will Remain Attractive As Profitability Expectations Hold Steady
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Suncorp Group to A$20.34 from A$20.54, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are now slightly lower in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed slightly from A$20.54 to A$20.34, reflecting modestly lower model outputs.Narrative Update • Dec 16
SUN: Fair Value Outlook Will Stay Strong As Margin Prospects Improve
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Suncorp Group, trimming fair value by about $0.12 per share to approximately $20.54. This reflects marginally softer long term growth assumptions that are only partly offset by a modest improvement in expected profit margins and future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 02
SUN: Fair Value Outlook Will Remain Robust As Key Metrics Hold Steady
Analysts have lowered their price target for Suncorp Group from $21.69 to $20.66, reflecting an updated outlook that incorporates slightly reduced revenue growth expectations as well as minor adjustments to profit margin and future earnings projections. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has decreased from A$21.69 to A$20.66, reflecting a modest downward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 18
SUN: Fair Value Outlook To Remain Strong Amid Stable Key Metrics
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Suncorp Group at $21.69, citing minimal changes in key underlying metrics and reiterating their prior outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at A$21.69 per share.Analysis Article • Nov 08
Little Excitement Around Suncorp Group Limited's (ASX:SUN) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.5x Suncorp Group Limited ( ASX:SUN ) may be sending bullish signals at...Narrative Update • Nov 03
SUN: Buyback And Dividend Actions Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Suncorp Group from $21.94 to $21.69, citing revised assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a buyback plan on August 13, 2025 (Key Developments) Suncorp Group announced a buyback program worth up to AUD 400 million, valid until June 30, 2026.Analysis Article • Sep 24
Here's Why We Think Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Suncorp Group Limited's (ASX:SUN) Price
There wouldn't be many who think Suncorp Group Limited's ( ASX:SUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.6x is...Analysis Article • Jul 02
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New Narrative • Jun 23
Suncorp’s Next Chapter: Insurance-Only and Ready to Grow
As of 31 July 2024, Suncorp completed the sale of its banking division to ANZ, marking a significant strategic shift to become a pure-play insurance company. Almost a year into this transformation, it
New Narrative • Feb 09
Bank Sale Will Strengthen Focus On Core Insurance Operations
The transition to a pure-play insurer and digital modernization enhances operational focus, efficiency, and net profit margins.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: SUN's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: SUN's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Suncorp Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SUN) | 4.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (AU) | 2.7% |
| Market Top 25% (AU) | 6.8% |
| Industry Average (Insurance) | 4.1% |
| Analyst forecast (SUN) (up to 3 years) | 4.8% |
Notable Dividend: SUN's dividend (4.81%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.76%).
High Dividend: SUN's dividend (4.81%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.83%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (64.5%), SUN's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (56.7%), SUN's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 07:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Suncorp Group Limited is covered by 20 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Adams | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Freya Kong | BofA Global Research |
| Andrew Scott | CGS International |