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

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C$91.81 -0.67 (-0.72%)
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Great-West Lifeco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GWO.

Consensus Price Target

C$93.27
1.59% Upside
According to the 12 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 1.59% from the current price of C$91.81.
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
8/17/25 to 8/17/26		1 Month Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26		3 Months Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26		1 Year Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 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$80.73C$77.18C$56.67
Forecasted Upside1.59% Upside-13.03% Downside-1.24% Downside4.30% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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
2.75
2.27
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/30/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector PerformC$77.00 ➝ C$91.00-1.01%
7/30/2026
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$90.00 ➝ C$92.00+0.08%
7/30/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$93.00 ➝ C$95.00+3.34%
7/30/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$95.00 ➝ C$100.00+8.78%
7/30/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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 Boost TargetC$95.00 ➝ C$97.00+5.52%
7/29/2026
TD logo
TD
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 Boost TargetBuyC$98.00 ➝ C$106.00+16.60%
7/29/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Boost TargetC$86.00 ➝ C$87.00-4.30%
7/29/2026
National Bank Financial logo
National Bank Financial
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$93.00 ➝ C$95.00+4.50%
7/21/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuyC$84.00 ➝ C$107.00+16.15%
5/8/2026
Scotia logo
Scotia
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 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$78.00 ➝ C$83.00+8.43%
1/14/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
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 Boost TargetC$70.00 ➝ C$73.00+9.23%
10/16/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Should I Buy Great-West Lifeco Stock? GWO Pros and Cons Explained

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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 current stock price is around C$76, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of C$93.69, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Great-West Lifeco Inc. reported a strong quarterly revenue of C$8.35 billion, showcasing robust business performance and growth potential.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 15.17%, reflecting effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
  • With a dividend yield of 2.9% and a consistent quarterly dividend payout, investors can expect regular income from their investment.
  • The firm has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 29.59, indicating a conservative approach to leverage and financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.

Great-West Lifeco
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been significant, with over 119,200 shares sold recently, which may signal a lack of confidence among company executives.
  • The net margin of 12.86% is relatively modest, suggesting that while the company is profitable, there may be concerns about cost management and profitability compared to peers.
  • Despite a strong revenue report, the company's earnings per share (EPS) of C$1.42 may not meet investor expectations for growth, especially in a competitive market.
  • The quick ratio of 22.18, while indicating strong liquidity, may also suggest that the company is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate revenue.
  • Market analysts have mixed forecasts for the company's future performance, which could lead to uncertainty and volatility in stock price.

GWO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 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.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Great-West Lifeco in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GWO shares.

According to analysts, Great-West Lifeco's stock has a predicted upside of 1.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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.

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This page (TSE:GWO) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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