Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

92.34

+1.09 (1.19%)

as of Jul 15, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Great West Lifeco (GWO) has garnered positive attention from analysts, with many noting its strong technical performance and ability to hit new highs. The company is recognized for its stable earnings stemming from its insurance operations, complemented by a respectable dividend yield, which varies in analysts' reviews from 3.5% to as high as 5%. While some experts indicate it's a sturdy investment with potential for dividend growth in the high single digits, they also caution about the current high valuation as it trades above 12x PE. Comparisons with other financials like MFC suggest that GWO has a lower beta, implying that it hasn't experienced the same market volatility, making it a more stable investment. Despite some analysts suggesting a wait for better entry points or more attractive valuations, the company remains a core holding for investors seeking income with growth potential.

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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