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

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C$83.39 +0.48 (+0.58%)
As of 06/12/2026 04:15 PM Eastern
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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$77.18
-7.44% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Great-West Lifeco, the average price target is C$77.18. The highest price target for GWO is C$83.00, while the lowest price target for GWO is C$70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.44% from the current price of C$83.39.
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
6/13/25 to 6/13/26		1 Month Ago
5/14/25 to 5/14/26		3 Months Ago
3/15/25 to 3/15/26		1 Year Ago
6/13/24 to 6/13/25
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 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)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$77.18C$77.18C$67.22C$55.56
Forecasted Upside-7.44% Downside-0.17% Downside6.26% Upside8.53% 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 LifecoFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.06
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/8/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHoldC$71.00 ➝ C$80.00+4.51%
5/8/2026
Scotia logo
Scotia
Not Rated
 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$78.00 ➝ C$83.00+8.43%
5/8/2026
National Bank Financial logo
National Bank Financial
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector PerformC$65.00 ➝ C$73.00-4.64%
5/8/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetC$64.00 ➝ C$77.00+0.59%
5/8/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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 Boost TargetC$75.00 ➝ C$81.00+5.81%
5/8/2026
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$70.00 ➝ C$76.00-0.72%
5/7/2026
TD logo
TD
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 Boost TargetBuyC$73.00 ➝ C$80.00+5.30%
5/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Boost TargetC$70.00 ➝ C$73.00-3.91%
5/1/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetC$70.00 ➝ C$83.00+12.88%
2/5/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$68.00 ➝ C$70.00+11.80%
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

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 Thursday, June 11, 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 current stock price is around C$79.51, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Great-West Lifeco Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend to C$0.67 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The company reported a net margin of 12.86%, showcasing its efficiency in generating profit from revenue.
  • Analysts have raised their target prices for the stock, with some predicting a price increase to C$81.00, suggesting positive market sentiment.
  • Great-West Lifeco Inc. has a solid return on equity of 15.17%, which indicates effective management in generating profits from shareholders' investments.

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 observed, with a significant decrease in holdings by Jean-Francois Poulin, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects.
  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 17.10, which could indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.59, suggesting a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite recent positive developments, the stock has a beta of 0.59, indicating lower volatility, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
  • Great-West Lifeco Inc. operates in competitive markets, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, where market dynamics can impact profitability.

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$77.18, with a high forecast of C$83.00 and a low forecast of C$70.00.

12 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GWO shares.

According to analysts, Great-West Lifeco's stock has a predicted downside of -7.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Great-West Lifeco has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bank Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotia, and TD in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (TSE:GWO) was last updated on 6/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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