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Great-West Lifeco Inc

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About

Great-West Lifeco Inc provides life and health insurance products and services, generating revenue primarily through premiums and investment income.

Business. Great-West Lifeco Inc (GWO.TO) is a life and health insurance company headquartered in Canada. The firm operates within the Financials sector, specifically focusing on the Life & Health Insurance industry. It is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO.TO. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorInsurance
IndustryLife & Health Insurance
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY12 analysts
6 buy6 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target70,82

Analyst recommendations

12 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy6
Hold6
Sell0
12-month price target
70,82
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
12 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
3,3 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSGreat-West Lifeco to buy Milliman retirement business for $340M2026-06-30
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    This is the first analysis for Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO.TO), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be identified from the available data. The company currently maintains a lean executive structure with only two officers on record. Despite this limited officer count, the firm retains a modest level of analyst coverage, with six analysts tracking the stock. However, the company does not currently hold membership in any major indices, and no top institutional holders are identified in the current dataset. Market activity surrounding the ticker has been sparse over the recent 30-day period. From June 27, 2026, through July 17, 2026, there was only a single dispatch recorded on June 30, 2026, with zero activity on all other days. This lack of frequent news flow suggests a period of low external commentary or event-driven volatility for the stock during this window. Given the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source sentiment data, the significance of any specific event cannot be determined. The available information is limited to basic structural counts and a near-silent news cycle, providing no actionable insights into recent performance drivers or future outlooks beyond the static company profile.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Great-West Lifeco Inc (GWO.TO) is a life and health insurance company headquartered in Canada. The firm operates within the Financials sector, specifically focusing on the Life & Health Insurance industry. It is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO.TO. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorInsurance
    IndustryLife & Health Insurance
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Great-West Lifeco Inc maintains a liquidity position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. The company's free cash flow of 607 million CAD supports operational flexibility, though its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. The return on equity of 3.29% is below the typical performance benchmark for the insurance industry, suggesting room for improvement in capital efficiency.

    The company's profitability is reflected in a net income of 992 million CAD and an operating income of 1.36 billion CAD. However, the return on assets of 0.13% is significantly below the industry median, indicating underperformance in asset utilization. This may be attributed to the capital-intensive nature of the insurance business and the current economic environment.

    Great-West Lifeco Inc's revenue is concentrated in the life and health insurance segments, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's exposure to a single business line increases its vulnerability to sector-specific risks. There is no detailed breakdown of geographic revenue distribution in the available data.

    The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 70.82 CAD, with a median of 71.00 CAD, suggesting a neutral outlook. The company's operating cash flow of 253 million CAD supports its current operations but does not indicate significant expansion potential.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations. No dilution sources are identified in the available data, and the dilution potential is assessed as low.

    Recent events include the latest financial reporting, which shows a stable but not robust performance. There are no recent filings or transcripts indicating significant strategic shifts or operational changes.

    This is the first analysis for Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO.TO), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be identified from the available data. The company currently maintains a lean executive structure with only two officers on record. Despite this limited officer count, the firm retains a modest level of analyst coverage, with six analysts tracking the stock. However, the company does not currently hold membership in any major indices, and no top institutional holders are identified in the current dataset. Market activity surrounding the ticker has been sparse over the recent 30-day period. From June 27, 2026, through July 17, 2026, there was only a single dispatch recorded on June 30, 2026, with zero activity on all other days. This lack of frequent news flow suggests a period of low external commentary or event-driven volatility for the stock during this window. Given the absence of material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source sentiment data, the significance of any specific event cannot be determined. The available information is limited to basic structural counts and a near-silent news cycle, providing no actionable insights into recent performance drivers or future outlooks beyond the static company profile.

    Key takeaways
    • Great-West Lifeco Inc has a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3.
    • The company's return on equity of 3.29% is below the industry median, indicating inefficiencies in capital use.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the life and health insurance segments, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • Analysts have a neutral outlook, with a mean price target of 70.82 CAD.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-11
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Operating income −7,2% YoY; Net income −4,5% YoY.

    Revenue
    Operating incomeC$1.38B−7,2 % YoY
    Net incomeC$1.10B−4,5 % YoY
    Free cash flowC$580.0M−17,6 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowC$2.71B−43,0 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue
    Gross profit
    Operating incomeC$1.38B
    Net incomeC$1.10B
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsC$862.83B
    Total liabilitiesC$829.89B
    Total equityC$32.94B
    Cash & equivalentsC$8.90B
    Long-term debtC$8.79B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowC$2.71B
    CapEx
    Free cash flowC$580.0M
    SBC
    Highlights
    • Operating income −7,2% YoY
    • Net income −4,5% YoY
    • Free cash flow −17,6% YoY

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    C$84,32
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    C$30.17B
    Net cash
    -C$1.35B
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    0.1%
    ROE
    3.3%
    Cash conversion
    26.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    5,49
    Predicted surprise
    0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    12
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-01 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate5,49
    Revenueno estimateno estimate14,0B CAD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate5,0B CAD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in CAD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution12 analysts
    Strong buy2
    Buy4
    Hold6
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetC$70,82 · Median C$71,00
    Low C$64,00High C$78,00
    Operating income · consensus5,0B CAD
    EPS surprise
    −8,9 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    +59,5 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowC$64,00
    MeanC$70,82
    MedianC$71,00
    HighC$78,00
    SpotC$84,32
    −16.0 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE3,3 %Below median
    D/E0,30Below median
    Cash Conv0,26Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Great-West Lifeco Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Great-West Lifeco Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • David Martin HarneyPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
    • Paul A. MahonPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    GWO.TOCanonical
    Toronto Stock Exchange · CAD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-02-11 17:12 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Net CAD 1.10B
    2026-02-11 17:12 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Net CAD 4.12B
    2025-11-05 17:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Net CAD 1.20B
    2025-02-05 17:23 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Net CAD 1.15B
    2025-02-05 17:23 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Net CAD 4.07B
    2024-11-06 17:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Net CAD 891.0M
    2024-08-06 17:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Net CAD 1.04B
    2024-02-14 17:19 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Net CAD 2.87B
    2023-02-08 20:09 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Net CAD 3.73B
    2022-02-08 19:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Net CAD 3.56B
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage