Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO)

Canada flag Canada · Delayed Price · Currency is CAD
71.41
+0.09 (0.13%)
Apr 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Market Cap64.20B +31.6%
Revenue (ttm)35.45B +2.0%
Net Income3.96B +1.2%
EPS4.26 +1.1%
Shares Out900.20M
PE Ratio16.74
Forward PE13.01
Dividend2.68 (3.76%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 3, 2026
Volume987,884
Average Volume936,920
Open71.11
Previous Close71.32
Day's Range70.67 - 71.67
52-Week Range49.54 - 71.84
Beta0.67
RSI73.20
Earnings DateMay 6, 2026

About Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc. engages in the life and health insurance, retirement savings, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance businesses in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company offers life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, disability, health and dental protection, and creditor insurance products; and retirement savings, income and annuity products, and other specialty products to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. It also provides individual product solutions and employer-sponsored retir... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1979
Employees 33,430
Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol GWO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Great-West Lifeco's revenue was 35.45 billion, an increase of 2.04% compared to the previous year's 34.74 billion. Earnings were 3.96 billion, an increase of 0.51%.

Financial Statements

News

PTSB analysis – Bawag shares hit all-time high as market number-crunchers see Irish taxpayer as big loser in bank sale

In 2013 the then Irish government gave away Irish Life for a bargain-basement price and handed the buyer, Canada’s Great-West Lifeco, the chance to reap billions in dividends

12 days ago - Independent Ireland

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record base earnings and double-digit EPS growth were driven by strong performance across all segments, robust capital generation, and disciplined capital deployment. Empower and wealth businesses led growth, while capital was returned to shareholders through buybacks and a dividend increase.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Record Q3 base earnings grew 15% year-over-year, with all segments contributing to strong results. Capital and risk solutions saw 20% earnings growth, and Empower Wealth surpassed $100 billion in assets. Share buybacks increased, and robust cash flow supports ongoing growth.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco announces offering of Series Z Preferred Shares

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. THE BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC OFFERING AND ANY AMEN...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference

Focused on expanding capital-light businesses, raising earnings and ROE targets, and deepening U.S. wealth market penetration. Strong organic growth, disciplined M&A, and tech-driven efficiency initiatives underpin strategy, with leading positions in core markets and ongoing industry consolidation expected.

8 months ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: 2025 Scotiabank Financials Summit

Leadership transition brings continuity, with a focus on organic growth, digital transformation, and capital-light strategy. Empower drives U.S. growth, while Europe and Canada remain stable with targeted expansion. Strong capital position supports buybacks and future M&A.

8 months ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: Fireside Chat

The session highlighted a consistent strategic direction focused on capital-light growth, disciplined M&A, and technology-driven efficiency. Ambitious ROE and efficiency targets are underpinned by strong market positions, especially in the U.S. and Europe, and ongoing investments in AI and digital platforms.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Empower Reports Second Quarter 2025 Base Earnings of $247 Million, Up 13% Year Over Year

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empower today announced after tax base earnings of $247 million for the second quarter of 2025, a 13% increase from the same period in 2024 excluding the imp...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Record Q2 base earnings and double-digit growth were driven by strong U.S. and wealth performance, disciplined capital allocation, and product innovation. Empower remains a key growth engine, with robust net flows and high retention, while capital strength supports increased buybacks.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Canada Life Reinsurance strengthens focus on structured reinsurance; ceases new business for U.S. traditional mortality risk reinsurance

BLUE BELL, Pa. , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Canada Life Reinsurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX: GWO) ("Lifeco") announced some changes to its business strategy.

10 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lindsey Rix-Broom appointed CEO, Europe of Great-West Lifeco

TSX:GWO WINNIPEG, MB , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Great-West Lifeco Inc. ("Lifeco" or "the company") announced Lindsey Rix-Broom, currently CEO of Canada Life U.K., has been appointed CEO, Eur...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Record base earnings and strong growth in wealth and retirement segments drove a 5% year-over-year increase in base earnings and a 6% rise in EPS, with robust capital and liquidity positions maintained. Leadership transition to David Harney is underway, and the outlook remains positive despite market volatility and isolated mortgage impairments.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco announces President and CEO transition

TSX:GWO Paul Mahon to retire as President & CEO, Board appoints David Harney President and CEO, Great-West Lifeco and The Canada Life Assurance Company effective July 1, 2025 WINNIPEG, MB , May 1, 202...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: Investor Day 2025

Management raised medium-term objectives, including a 19%+ ROE and capital generation above 80% of base earnings, driven by a shift to capital-light businesses and strong organic growth in retirement, wealth, and group benefits. Strategic focus remains on disciplined capital allocation, operational efficiency, and leveraging secular tailwinds.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference 2025

Diversified business lines and conservative risk management underpin strong performance, with Empower driving double-digit growth through technology, brand, and advisor expansion. U.K. bulk annuities and CRS offer stable, regulated growth, while ROE outperformance is driven by scale and discipline.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2024

Record base earnings and double-digit growth in key segments drove strong results, with Empower in the U.S. now the largest contributor. Capital strength enabled a 10% dividend hike and a CAD 500 million share buyback, supporting continued growth and strategic flexibility.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2024

Record base earnings and double-digit growth were achieved, led by the US segment and strong market performance. Capital and risk management remain robust, with no material hurricane losses and a strengthened balance sheet. Empower and wealth businesses continue to drive future growth.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Transcript: Scotiabank Financials Summit

Empower is positioned for medium-term growth through organic plan-level expansion, cost efficiency, and rollover capture, supported by disciplined M&A and technology integration. Canadian and European operations focus on product education, automation, and market leadership, while the business mix shifts toward capital-light, higher-growth segments.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Great-West Lifeco Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2024

Record base and net earnings surpassed $1 billion, with double-digit growth across all major segments and strong capital positions. Empower and European operations led performance, while commercial mortgage impairments and the Global Minimum Tax were notable headwinds.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Power Sustainable and Great-West Lifeco announce Strategic Partnership

MONTREAL and and WINNIPEG, MB , May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Sustainable Manager Inc. (Power Sustainable), a climate-focused investment manager, and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco) jointly announ...

2 years ago - PRNewsWire