Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)

Toronto
Currency in CAD
50.06
-1.65(-3.19%)
Closed·
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years
High dividend Yield
Fair Value
Day's Range
49.8551.70
52 wk Range
38.6357.61
Key Statistics
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Bid/Ask
50.03 / 50.32
Prev. Close
51.71
Open
51.59
Day's Range
49.85-51.7
52 wk Range
38.63-57.61
Volume
1.68M
Average Vol. (3m)
3.2M
1-Year Change
27.57%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
52.83
Upside
+5.54%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

Great-West Lifeco Inc. News & Analysis

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Great-West Lifeco Inc. Company Profile

Great-West Lifeco Inc. engages in the life and health insurance, retirement savings, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance businesses in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company offers life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, critical illness, health and dental protection, and creditor insurance products; and retirement savings, income and annuity products, and other specialty products to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. It provides individual product solutions and employer-sponsored retirement savings plans that offers saving, investment, and advisory services; wealth management including payout annuity, equity release mortgages, pensions, and investments products. In addition, the company offers bulk and individual payout annuities, equity release mortgages, life bonds, and retirement drawdown and pension products; savings and investments; and provides asset management services, such as pension schemes, insurance companies, wealth managers, fiduciary managers, and sovereign wealth funds, as well manages assets for third-party institutional clients. Further, it provides life, annuity/longevity, mortgage surety, and property catastrophe reinsurance products. The company offers its products under the Canada Life, Irish Life, and Empower brand names. It distributes its products through a network of sales force, brokers, consultants, advisors, third-party administrators, financial institutions, dealers, managing general agencies, employee benefit consultants, banks, and multi-tied agents. The company was founded in 1891 and is based in Winnipeg, Canada. Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation.

Industry
Insurance
Employees
33250
Market
Canada

Great-West Lifeco Inc. SWOT Analysis


Market Valuation
Analysts maintain a cautious outlook on GWO, with BMO Capital Markets expressing concerns over capital position while remaining bullish on the lifeco sector.
IFRS17 Transparency
Learn how new reporting metrics under IFRS17 could reshape investor perception, potentially highlighting GWO's financial strengths and operational efficiency.
Global Footprint
Delve into GWO's international presence, offering growth opportunities and risk mitigation through geographic diversification and market-specific strategies.
Capital Conundrum
Explore Great-West Lifeco's unique capital position in the Canadian life insurance industry, balancing strong organic growth against lower excess capital reserves.
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Great-West Lifeco Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Great-West Lifeco missed Q1 2025 EPS forecast, reporting $1.11 vs $1.18 expected; stock fell 1.82% after hours
  • Base earnings up 5% YoY to $1B+; total client assets grew 13% to $3T; base ROE at 17.2%, up 20 bps
  • Company maintains strong market positions in Canada and U.S.; executives confident in achieving medium-term objectives
  • Incoming CEO David Harney emphasized clear strategies and financial strength for growth amid market volatility
  • Analysts focused on mortality experience volatility and mortgage impairments; execs addressed rollover sales strategies
Last Updated: 05/08/2025, 10:43 AM
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Compare GWO to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
12.5x13.6x9.1x
PEG Ratio
0.530.520.03
Price / Book
1.8x1.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.2x2.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.6%5.0%14.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 52.83
(+5.54% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.12%
Dividend Yield
4.87%
Industry Median 3.84%
Annualized Payout
2.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+6.29%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
May 07, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.11 / 1.18
Revenue / Forecast
7.82B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

GWO Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Stock Price Today?

The Great-West Lifeco stock price today is 50.06

What Stock Exchange Does Great-West Lifeco Trade On?

Great-West Lifeco is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Great-West Lifeco?

The stock symbol for Great-West Lifeco is "GWO."

Does Great-West Lifeco Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Great-West Lifeco dividend yield is 4.87%.

What Is the Great-West Lifeco Market Cap?

As of today, Great-West Lifeco market cap is 46.52B.

What Is Great-West Lifeco's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Great-West Lifeco EPS (TTM) is 4.12.

When Is the Next Great-West Lifeco Earnings Date?

Great-West Lifeco will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GWO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Great-West Lifeco Stock Split?

Great-West Lifeco has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Great-West Lifeco Have?

Great-West Lifeco has 33250 employees.

What is the current trading status of Great-West Lifeco (GWO)?

As of Jun 18, 2025, Great-West Lifeco (GWO) is trading at a price of 50.06, with a previous close of 51.71. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 49.85 to 51.70, while its 52-week range spans from 38.63 to 57.61.

What Is Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Great-West Lifeco is CAD52.83333, with a high estimate of CAD59 and a low estimate of CAD44.5. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +5.54% Upside potential.
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