Suncorp (SUN) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SUN does

Suncorp (SUN) is a stock listed on the ASX in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the company provides insurance products and services to retail, corporate, and commercial customers in Australia and New Zealand. It operates through segments including Consumer Insurance, Commercial & Personal Injury, Suncorp New Zealand, and Corporate & Internal Reinsurance, covering products such as home and contents, motor, boat, commercial motor, commercial property, marine, and workers' compensation insurance.

Key numbers explained

• 18.56 AUD is the current share price, representing the cost to buy one share on the market today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 19.5 shows how much investors pay per dollar of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a lower figure can suggest a stock is cheaper relative to its earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 14.9 uses expected future earnings, offering a look at valuation based on what analysts anticipate.
• The dividend yield of 3.72% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price, a measure of income return for shareholders.
• The beta of 0.2 suggests the stock's price tends to move less than the overall market, often interpreted as lower volatility.
• The 52-week range of 13.8 – 20.85 AUD shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year, providing context for the current price level.
• The price-to-book ratio of 1.9 compares the market price to the company's book value per share, a basic measure of whether the market values the company above or below its net assets.
• The return on equity of 10.1% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.

What to watch

Investors tracking SUN may monitor the upcoming earnings report on Aug 12, 2026, as well as the ex-dividend date of Aug 17, 2026, which determines eligibility for the next dividend payment. The company's revenue growth, profit margins, and operating margins provide insight into its financial health, while its position among peers such as QBE Insurance (QBE), Bendigo & Adelaide Bank (BEN), and Insurance Australia Group (IAG) can offer sector context. Broader factors like interest rates, natural disaster frequency, and regulatory changes in the insurance industry can also influence the stock's performance.