Sanlam Limited
SLM — −0.91% lower on the last session.
Sanlam Limited (SLM) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and trades in ZAR (R). The company operates in the Life Insurance sector. Current market capitalisation stands at R182.96B. Sanlam is a financial services group offering life insurance, investments, retirement products and general insurance in South Africa and across Africa and India. Its share price follows new business volumes, investment market returns (which drive its assets under management), interest rates and the performance of its pan-African operations. Data on Mansa Markets refreshes every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 Johannesburg).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | 4.85 ZAR | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | 4.45 ZAR | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 4 ZAR | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2023 | 3.6 ZAR | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | 3.34 ZAR | 11 Apr 2022 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the SLM share price today?+
Sanlam Limited trades at R86.30 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, −0.91% on the day. Prices refresh every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours.
What is Sanlam Limited's market capitalisation?+
R182.96B on the JSE, a large cap listing.
Does SLM pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 4.85 ZAR per share with an ex-dividend date of 8 Apr 2026 — a trailing yield of about 5.62%.
What sector is Sanlam Limited in?+
Life Insurance, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa.
How can I buy SLM shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in South Africa. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
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Sanlam Limited (SLM) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sanlam Limited (SLM) share price today?
Sanlam Limited (SLM) trades at R86.30 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, down 0.91% on the day, as of 30 October 2026. Prices are quoted in ZAR.
What is Sanlam Limited's market capitalisation?
Sanlam Limited has a market capitalisation of R182.96B (ZAR) on the JSE, as of 30 October 2026.
Does Sanlam Limited (SLM) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent Sanlam Limited dividend on record is ZAR 4.85 with an ex-dividend date of 8 April 2026 and payment on 13 April 2026.
What sector is Sanlam Limited in?
Sanlam Limited (SLM) is listed in the Life Insurance sector on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
How can I buy Sanlam Limited (SLM) shares in South Africa?
You need a brokerage account (your shares are held at Strate through the broker's nominee), opened online in a day with EasyEquities (no minimum, fractional shares), through your bank (Standard Bank OST, FNB Shares) or a full-service broker; you need your ID, proof of address and SARS tax number. Fund it by EFT or instant payment, then place a buy order for SLM during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect from about 0.25 percent per trade on low-cost platforms; dividends attract 20 percent dividends tax unless held in a tax-free savings account. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.