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Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$90.15 -1.09 (-1.19%)
As of 02:43 PM Eastern

Great-West Lifeco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
6

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Great-West Lifeco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for GWO.

Consensus Price Target

C$93.27
3.46% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Great-West Lifeco, the average price target is C$93.27. The highest price target for GWO is C$107.00, while the lowest price target for GWO is C$73.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.46% from the current price of C$90.15.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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GWO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/19/25 to 10/19/26
1 Month Ago
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
3 Months Ago
7/21/25 to 7/21/26
1 Year Ago
10/19/24 to 10/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$93.27C$93.27C$84.55C$57.78
Forecasted Upside3.46% Upside-0.26% Downside-8.44% Downside0.00% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

GWO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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GWO Price Targets by Month

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Great-West Lifeco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGreat-West LifecoFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.28
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/19/2026 Lower TargetSector PerformC$95.00 ➝ C$94.00+4.27%
9/29/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
7/30/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$77.00 ➝ C$91.00-1.01%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$90.00 ➝ C$92.00+0.08%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetC$93.00 ➝ C$95.00+3.34%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$95.00 ➝ C$100.00+8.78%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetC$95.00 ➝ C$97.00+5.52%
7/29/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$98.00 ➝ C$106.00+16.60%
7/29/2026 Boost TargetC$86.00 ➝ C$87.00-4.30%
7/21/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$84.00 ➝ C$107.00+16.15%
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5/8/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$78.00 ➝ C$83.00+8.43%
1/14/2026 Boost TargetC$70.00 ➝ C$73.00+9.23%
10/16/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Great-West Lifeco Stock? GWO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Great-West Lifeco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Great-West Lifeco
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Great-West Lifeco Inc.:

  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a downtrend to an uptrend, with the share price currently trading at $91.24.
  • Analysts have significantly raised their price targets in recent months, with Scotiabank boosting its objective to $100.00 and TD raising its target to $106.00, reflecting a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with an average target of $93.27.
  • The company offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 2.99%, supported by a payout ratio of 52.89%, which indicates that the firm retains enough earnings to sustain its distributions to shareholders.
  • Great-West Lifeco Inc. demonstrated strong profitability in its most recent quarterly report, achieving a return on equity of 15.48% and a net margin of 12.49% on revenue of $8.35 billion.
  • The stock exhibits a low beta of 0.62, meaning it is less volatile than the broader market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking stability in their portfolios.

Great-West Lifeco
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Great-West Lifeco Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple directors and insiders selling significant blocks of shares in the first half of 2026, such as Edmund Francis Murphy selling 40,000 shares in June.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 28.63, which indicates a substantial level of leverage relative to its equity base, potentially increasing financial risk during economic downturns.
  • Despite recent price increases, the stock is trading below its 52-week high of $95.96, suggesting that there is still room for further downside if market sentiment shifts negatively.
  • Some analysts, such as Barclays and Evercore, maintain Hold or In Line ratings, indicating that they do not see significant upside potential compared to the broader market at current valuations.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.85 is relatively high for the insurance sector, which may limit the margin of safety for value-oriented investors looking for undervalued assets.

GWO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Great-West Lifeco is C$93.27, with a high forecast of C$107.00 and a low forecast of C$73.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Great-West Lifeco in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GWO shares.

According to analysts, Great-West Lifeco's stock has a predicted upside of 3.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Great-West Lifeco's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Great-West Lifeco more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Great-West Lifeco is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GWO compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Great-West Lifeco analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/19/2026.
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