About Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)
Power Financial Corp is a Canada-based diversified management and holding company. It has operations in the financial services sector in Canada, the United States and Europe, through its controlling interests in Great- West Lifeco Inc (Lifeco) and IGM Financial Inc (IGM). It operates through three segments: Lifeco, IGM and Pargesa Holding SA (Pargesa). Lifeco offers life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment management services, and is engaged in the asset management and reinsurance business primarily in Canada, the United States and Europe. IGM is a financial services company operating in Canada primarily within the advice segment of the financial services market. Pargesa is a holding company with diversified interests in Europe-based companies active in various sectors, such as minerals-based specialty solutions for industry; cement, aggregates and concrete; oil, gas and alternative energies, and electricity, natural gas, and energy and environmental services.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Financial
- Industry: Life Insurance
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: TSE:PWF
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.powerfinancial.com/
Capitalization:- Market Cap: C$25.35 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 713,288,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: C$34.36
- 200 Day Moving Avg: C$33.82
- 52 Week Range: C$30.70 - C$36.46
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.64
- P/E Growth: 0.80
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: C$48.07 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.53
- Book Value: C$24.45 per share
- Price / Book: 1.45
Dividend:
Profitability:- EBITDA: C$4.81 billion
- Net Margins: 6.94%
- Return on Equity: 12.58%
- Return on Assets: 0.77%
Misc:- Average Volume: 368,276 shs.
- Short Ratio: 39.99
Frequently Asked Questions for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)
What is Power Financial Corp's stock symbol?
Power Financial Corp trades on the Tornton Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "PWF."
How often does Power Financial Corp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Power Financial Corp?
Power Financial Corp declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 29th will be given a dividend of 0.412 per share on Wednesday, November 1st. This represents a $1.65 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.64%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th. This is an increase from Power Financial Corp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. View Power Financial Corp's Dividend History.
When will Power Financial Corp make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Power Financial Corp's stock going? Where will Power Financial Corp's stock price be in 2017?
4 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Power Financial Corp's stock. Their forecasts range from C$35.00 to C$38.00. On average, they expect Power Financial Corp's stock price to reach C$36.83 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Power Financial Corp.
Who are some of Power Financial Corp's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Power Financial Corp include Torchmark Corporation (TMK), Old Mutual plc (OML), St. James's Place plc (STJ), Primerica (PRI), American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL), Genworth Financial (GNW), FBL Financial Group (FFG), Fidelity and Guaranty Life (FGL), National Western Life Group (NWLI), AMERISAFE (AMSF), Emergent Capital (IFT), Hansard Global plc (HSD), Atlantic American Corporation (AAME), AMP Limited (AMP), Aviva Plc (AV) and The Phoenix Companies (PNX).
Who are Power Financial Corp's key executives?
Power Financial Corp's management team includes the folowing people:
- Andre Roger Desmarais Ph.D., Executive Co-Chairman of the Board
- Paul Desmarais Jr., Executive Co-Chairman of the Board
- R. Jeffrey Orr, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Amaury de Seze, Vice Chairman
- Michel Plessis-Belair, Vice Chairman
- Henri-Paul Rousseau Ph.D., Vice Chairman
- Gregory D. Tretiak, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
- Claude Genereux, Executive Vice President
- Paul Desmarais III, Senior Vice President
- Paul C. Genest, Senior Vice President
How do I buy Power Financial Corp stock?
Shares of Power Financial Corp and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is Power Financial Corp's stock price today?
One share of Power Financial Corp stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$35.54.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Power Financial Corp (TSE PWF)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Power Financial Corp and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)Earnings History by Quarter for Power Financial Corp (TSE PWF)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 11/10/2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 5/14/2014 | | C$0.79 | C$0.80 | | C$10.58 billion | View | N/A |  |
| 11/14/2013 | Q3 | C$0.68 | C$0.58 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
|---|
| Q1 2017 | 1 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History by Quarter for Power Financial Corp (TSE PWF)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 8/4/2017 | Quarterly | $0.41 | | 9/28/2017 | 9/29/2017 | 11/1/2017 |
| 5/14/2015 | | $0.31 | | 6/26/2015 | 6/30/2015 | 7/31/2015 |
| 3/18/2015 | | $0.29 | | 3/27/2015 | 3/31/2015 | 5/1/2015 |
| 11/14/2014 | quarterly | $0.35 | | 12/29/2014 | 12/31/2014 | 1/30/2015 |
| 8/8/2014 | | $0.32 | | 9/26/2014 | 9/30/2014 | 10/31/2014 |
| 5/14/2014 | quarterly | $0.35 | | 6/26/2014 | 6/30/2014 | 8/1/2014 |
| 3/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.35 | | 3/27/2014 | 3/31/2014 | 5/1/2014 |
| 11/14/2013 | | $0.35 | | 12/27/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 1/31/2014 |
| 8/5/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | | | 9/30/2013 | 11/1/2013 |
| 5/14/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | | | 6/28/2013 | 8/1/2013 |
| 3/13/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | | | 3/28/2013 | 5/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)Insider Trades by Quarter for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 9/22/2017 | Robert Jeffrey Orr | Director | Sell | 100,000 | C$34.37 | C$3,437,000.00 | |
| 9/21/2017 | Robert Jeffrey Orr | Director | Sell | 100,000 | C$34.42 | C$3,442,000.00 | |
| 5/18/2017 | Arnaud Vial | Insider | Buy | 3,150 | C$32.05 | C$100,957.50 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)
Latest Headlines for Power Financial Corp (TSE:PWF)
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 | ETFs with exposure to Power Financial Corp. : October 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 5:06 AM |
| [$$] Koho Raises $8 Million for Personal Finance Service
finance.yahoo.com - October 3 at 11:16 AM |
| Is It The Right Time To Buy Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF)?
finance.yahoo.com - October 3 at 11:16 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. : PWF-CA: Dividend Analysis : September 29th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : September 29, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 3 at 11:16 AM |
 | Power Financial Corp (PWF) Director Sells C$3,437,000.00 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 25 at 7:14 PM |
| Robert Jeffrey Orr Sells 100,000 Shares of Power Financial Corp (PWF) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 25 at 7:14 PM |
| Power Financial Corp (PWF) Announces Dividend Increase - $0.41 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 23 at 11:54 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : PWF-CA : September 19, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - September 20 at 8:05 AM |
| Wealthsimple Brings Simple, Accessible Investment Advice to the UK
finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 6:53 AM |
| Research Initiated on Financials Stocks, Manulife Financial, Power Financial, Great West Lifeco, and Intact Financial
finance.yahoo.com - September 14 at 9:37 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : PWF-CA : September 1, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - September 2 at 7:53 AM |
 | Digital Power Corp Issues Revenue Guidance for Q3 and Q4 2017
globenewswire.com - August 25 at 10:26 AM |
 | Mechel Reports the 1H 2017 Financial Results
www.nasdaq.com - August 23 at 10:23 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : PWF-CA : August 21, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 22 at 6:06 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Power Financial Corp. : August 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 17 at 8:28 PM |
| Power Financial Corp. :PWF-CA: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : August 9, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 10 at 7:10 AM |
| Power Financial Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month Financial Results and Dividends
finance.yahoo.com - August 5 at 6:27 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. :PWF-CA: Earnings Analysis: Q1, 2017 By the Numbers : August 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 4 at 7:17 AM |
| Power Financial Corp (PWF) Set to Announce Earnings on Friday
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 3 at 12:06 PM |
| Barclays PLC Boosts Power Financial Corp (PWF) Price Target to C$37.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 1 at 2:38 PM |
| Power Financial Corp (PWF) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 8:40 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Power Financial Corp. : July 24, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 9:48 PM |
| Power Financial Corp's First Preferred Shares Series A About To Put More Money In Your Pocket - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - July 20 at 6:55 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Power Financial Corp. : July 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 15 at 7:47 AM |
| Cash Dividend On The Way From Power Financial Corp's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series E
www.nasdaq.com - July 6 at 8:14 AM |
 | Top Stocks for July - The Motley Fool Canada
www.fool.ca - July 1 at 6:49 AM |
| Power Financial Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : PWF-CA : June 30, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 1 at 6:49 AM |
| Power Financial Named Top 25 Dividend Stock With 5.11% Yield (PWF)
www.nasdaq.com - May 23 at 6:49 PM |
| Power Financial invests C$50 million in 'robo-adviser' Wealthsimple - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - May 12 at 8:08 AM |
 | Power Financial Announces Election of Directors
www.bizjournals.com - May 12 at 12:52 AM |
 | Power Financial Corp reports Q1 results
seekingalpha.com - May 11 at 2:25 PM |
| CANADA STOCKS-Futures lower on uncertainty over Trump's policies - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - February 1 at 10:10 PM |
| Canada's Wealthsimple takes on crowded U.S. robo-adviser market - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 31 at 1:05 AM |
 | Power Financial Corp: 4.7% Yield and Assets Trading at a Discount
www.baystreet.ca - January 13 at 1:02 AM |
| Power Financial Corp: 4.7% Yield and Assets Trading at a Discount - Baystreet.ca
www.baystreet.ca - January 12 at 8:01 PM |
 | Profile: Power Financial Corp (PWF.TO)
www.reuters.com - January 8 at 7:05 PM |
| Power Financial Corp's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series S Ex-Dividend Reminder - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 4 at 9:06 PM |
| Power Financial's Preferred Shares, Series P Yield Pushes Past 4%
www.nasdaq.com - December 29 at 7:23 PM |
| Research Reports Initiated on Insurance Stocks ... - Baystreet.ca - Baystreet.ca
www.baystreet.ca - December 22 at 7:44 PM |
 | Palisades Power Purchase Agreement to End Early; Nuclear Plant to Close in 2018
www.prnewswire.com - December 8 at 9:04 AM |
| Duke Energy Corporation - Attractive Prospects
seekingalpha.com - December 8 at 9:04 AM |
 | [$$] Information Venture Partners Closes Second Fund at $106M
www.wsj.com - November 23 at 10:12 AM |
| IGM Financial, GWL set to buy Montreal office towers: sources
www.reuters.com - November 22 at 7:12 PM |
 | Power Financial's Preferred Series R Shares Cross 5.5% Yield Mark
www.forbes.com - November 22 at 4:24 PM |
| Power Financial's Preferred Series E Shares Cross 5.5% Yield Mark
www.forbes.com - November 21 at 3:45 PM |
| Why Power Financial Is a Top 25 Dividend Stock (PWF)
www.nasdaq.com - November 18 at 6:38 PM |
| Research Reports Initiated on Insurance Stocks Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, Power Financial ... - Baystreet.ca
www.baystreet.ca - November 9 at 9:37 AM |
| Manulife: An Attractive Valuation With A Focus On Technology
seekingalpha.com - October 18 at 6:50 PM |
| Power Financial Corp's Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series S About To Put More Money In Your Pocket
www.nasdaq.com - October 4 at 6:31 PM |
Power Financial Corp (PWF) Chart for Wednesday, October, 18, 2017
