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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

88.70

-0.19 (0.21%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Great West Lifeco (GWO) is regarded as a strong player in the insurance sector, characterized by stable earnings and relatively low valuations. The consensus among analysts highlights its solid dividend yield, which varies between 3.5% and 5%, and the potential for future increases in dividends, making it an attractive investment option. Despite some analysts noting it is currently trading at a high valuation relative to its growth profile, there is a general belief that it presents a good buying opportunity given its strong fundamentals. Comparisons with other financial stocks like Manulife Financial (MFC) suggest that while GWO has a lower beta, indicating less volatility, it still offers good quality assets and steady earnings growth. Overall, GWO is viewed positively, though some experts suggest waiting for a better entry point before buying.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Overvalued

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SELL

They apparently are also involved with the sub prime situation. Given that it has done really well in the last little while, relative to ManuLife (MFC-T), she would switch.

BUY

His model price is $37.08. About a 6% upside. Would buy it for a long-term hold.

BUY

Favours insurance companies over banks right now. This one favours US exposure and has seen the worst of the Cdn$ rise.

BUY

The Putnam group was a pretty substantial acquisition. This company has a good track record on acquisitions. Pretty reasonable valuation. Well run.

BUY

The whole Power Financial group (PWF-T) has been well managed for a long period of time.

HOLD

Thinks it's a good company. It's lagged over the last little while, due to interest rate fears.

COMMENT

On a PE basis, this is the most expensive of the 3, Sun Life (SLF-T) and Manufacturers (MFC-T), but also has one of the best yields.

BUY

Likes this company a lot. Their acquisition of Putnam Investments in the US was good. Expect this will increase more US investment interest.

TOP PICK

The under-performer among the life companies, partially because of their acquisition of the Putnam Group. This gives them a good mutual fund business. Very well run. Good dividend increases.

TOP PICK

Acquired Putnam Group in the US, which will really put a stamp on themselves in the US. Increase dividends.

BUY

Owns a little, but prefers the other insurers. Acquiring the Putnam Group, the US mutual fund, which should give them good synergies. Will probably issue shares so the stock price could be depressed in the near term.

BUY

Likes the company but prefers to own it through its parent, Power Corp. (POW-T). Made a very interesting acquisition in the US. If they are successful in turning it around, it'll be a home run.

BUY

Putnam Fund acquisition in the US is being looked on very favourably. Issue could exposure to the US market and the equity market is strong.

COMMENT

Prefers to play this one by buying Power Corp. (POW-T). Acquisition of the Putnam Funds is a very interesting opportunity for Great West. Gives it a platform in the US as well as a turnaround possibility.

BUY

Picking up Putnam Funds in the US, so they are becoming a substantial wealth management company. Have a long-term track record of being very disciplined. Very investor and shareholder focused.

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