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

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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

89.16

+0.42 (0.47%)

as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Great West Lifeco (GWO) is viewed as a solid company with stable earnings and a reliable dividend history, although its recent valuation is considered rich by some analysts. Multiple reviews suggest that the insurance sector, including GWO, has seen stock prices rise significantly, leading to concerns about current buying opportunities. While some experts recommend waiting for a better entry point due to high valuations, others highlight GWO's steady growth profile and the potential for higher dividends in the future. Comparisons with other financial companies, particularly MFC, indicate that while GWO has quality assets and lower volatility, there may be more attractive options currently available in the market. Overall, the stock is appreciated for its stability and income-generating potential, but caution is advised regarding its current valuation relative to growth prospects.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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TOP PICK

Good buying opportunity.They are the 5th biggest mutual fund company in the US. He bought at mid to high 20's.

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.

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