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

C$49.99 -1.80 (-3.48%)

As of 07/2/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Great-West Lifeco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
4

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Great-West Lifeco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GWO.

Consensus Price Target

C$55.56
11.13% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Great-West Lifeco, the average price target is C$55.56. The highest price target for GWO is C$62.00, while the lowest price target for GWO is C$47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.13% from the current price of C$49.99.

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GWO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/3/24 to 7/3/25	1 Month Ago 6/3/24 to 6/3/25	3 Months Ago 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	1 Year Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$55.56	C$55.56	C$54.89	C$44.00
Forecasted Upside	11.13% Upside	8.25% Upside	-2.56% Downside	10.14% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

GWO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GWO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Great-West Lifeco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Great-West Lifeco	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.40	2.65
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GWO News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/8/2025	National Bankshares 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$53.00 ➝ C$52.00	+1.88%
5/1/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform	C$60.00 ➝ C$57.00	+8.20%
4/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$58.00 ➝ C$57.00	+9.78%
4/15/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Sector Perform	C$53.00	+1.51%
4/11/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$48.00 ➝ C$47.00	-8.65%
4/3/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	C$54.00 ➝ C$59.00	+4.02%
4/3/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Mendonca Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$53.00 ➝ C$62.00	+9.31%
2/7/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$49.00 ➝ C$53.00	+3.48%
2/7/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Grauman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$59.00 ➝ C$60.00	+17.14%
2/6/2025	Cibc World Mkts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-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 Monday, June 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Great-West Lifeco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Great-West Lifeco
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around C$51.40, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the insurance sector.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.61 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of C$2.44, which offers a yield of 4.75%. This consistent dividend can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately C$47.85 billion, indicating its significant presence and stability in the life insurance industry.
Recent analyst ratings show a mix of hold and buy recommendations, with an average price target of C$55.56, suggesting potential upside for investors.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. operates in multiple regions, including Canada, the U.S., and Europe, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces reliance on any single market.

Great-West Lifeco
Bear Case

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

Recent reports indicate that some analysts have lowered their price targets for the stock, which may reflect concerns about future performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week low of C$38.44, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Insider selling has been reported, with significant shares sold by company executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The company's PE ratio of 11.76, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its earnings, which could limit growth potential.
With a beta of 0.84, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities in more dynamic sectors.

GWO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Great-West Lifeco is C$55.56, with a high forecast of C$62.00 and a low forecast of C$47.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Great-West Lifeco in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" GWO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GWO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Great-West Lifeco's stock has a predicted upside of 11.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Great-West Lifeco has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, CIBC, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Great-West Lifeco less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Great-West Lifeco is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GWO compares to other companies.

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