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Globe Life Inc.NYSE:GL Stock Report

Market Cap US$12.0b
Share Price
US$151.08
US$199
24.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y25.8%
7D-1.2%
Portfolio Value
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Globe Life Inc.

NYSE:GL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$12.0b

Globe Life (GL) Stock Overview

Through its subsidiaries, provides various life and supplemental health insurance products to lower middle- and middle-income families in the United States. More details

GL fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends4/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Globe Life
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$152.45
52 Week HighUS$156.69
52 Week LowUS$116.73
Beta0.50
1 Month Change6.06%
3 Month Change4.05%
1 Year Change25.75%
3 Year Change41.38%
5 Year Change45.05%
Change since IPO4,919.70%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update Apr 30

GL: Earnings Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have kept their Globe Life price target steady at $199.00. This reflects only small adjustments to assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that together leave their overall valuation view broadly unchanged.

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 30

GL: Earnings Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have kept their Globe Life price target steady at $199.00. This reflects only small adjustments to assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that together leave their overall valuation view broadly unchanged.
Narrative Update Apr 15

GL: Updated Capital Returns And Slightly Lower P/E Assumptions Will Guide Balanced Outlook

Analysts now see Globe Life's fair value at $146.00, down from $150.00. This reflects slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in their updated models.
Narrative Update Apr 01

GL: Higher P/E Assumptions And Capital Returns Will Shape Balanced Future Outcomes

Analysts have raised their price target on Globe Life to $150, up from $145. This change reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples in their models.
Narrative Update Mar 18

GL: Share Repurchases And Earnings Guidance Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Globe Life slightly higher to about $172 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E. What's in the News Globe Life's board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.3300 per share, payable on May 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026 (Key Developments).
Seeking Alpha Mar 14

Globe Life: Undervalued Insurance For Your Portfolio

Summary Globe Life offers a compelling long-term dividend growth profile, despite its modest 0.8% yield, making it ideal for future-focused portfolios. GL’s affordable, sticky policies drive recurring revenue and organic growth, supported by a large underinsured market and expanding exclusive agent force. Trading at a 17% discount to a $171 fair value estimate, GL’s forward P/E of 9.2 is well below historical averages, positioning it for potential revaluation. With a low payout ratio and a 20-year dividend growth streak, GL targets double-digit annual dividend hikes and could deliver 11% annual total returns through 2031. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 04

GL: Future Earnings Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Bullish View

Analysts have maintained their Globe Life price target at $199, citing updated model inputs that reflect slightly different assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while still arriving at the same fair value estimate. What's in the News Globe Life's board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on May 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026 (company announcement).
Narrative Update Feb 18

GL: Buybacks And Earnings Outlook Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Globe Life to $171.40 from $168.30. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update Feb 04

GL: Higher Revenue Outlook And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target on Globe Life from US$111.00 to US$145.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which together support a higher valuation framework. Valuation Changes Fair Value: price target updated from US$111.00 to US$145.00, representing a sizeable upward reset in the valuation estimate.
Narrative Update Jan 20

GL: Future Earnings Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Bullish View

Analysts have raised their price target on Globe Life from about $185 to $199, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News Globe Life issued earnings guidance for 2025, projecting net operating income between $14.40 and $14.60 per diluted common share for the year ending December 31, 2025 (company guidance).
Narrative Update Jan 06

GL: Steady Outlook And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for Globe Life broadly steady around $168.30, reflecting minor adjustments to assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that did not materially change their overall valuation view. What's in the News Globe Life issued earnings guidance for 2025, projecting net operating income between $14.40 and $14.60 per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Dec 21

GL: Future Earnings Visibility And Buybacks Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Globe Life by approximately 1 dollar to reflect slightly higher modeled fair value, modestly improved margin and growth assumptions, and a marginally higher future P E multiple. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for 2025, projecting net operating income of $14.40 to $14.60 per diluted share, signaling steady profit expectations (company guidance) Provided 2026 outlook with net operating income per share estimated between $14.60 and $15.30, suggesting continued earnings growth beyond next year (company guidance) Repurchased 1,274,691 shares between July 1 and September 30, 2025, equal to 1.57% of shares outstanding, for $172.95 million (buyback update) Reached 98.88% completion of a long running share repurchase program, totaling 143,773,686 shares bought back for $9,831.8 million since its announcement in August 2005 (buyback update) Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased slightly from $166.70 to $168.30 per share, reflecting a modestly higher modeled intrinsic value.
Narrative Update Dec 07

GL: Expanding Earnings Guidance Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Globe Life to approximately $166.70 per share from about $166.27. They cite slightly stronger projected profit margins, a marginally lower discount rate, and a small uptick in expected revenue growth and future earnings multiples.
Narrative Update Nov 23

GL: Share Buyback Momentum And Earnings Guidance Will Drive Upside

Narrative Update on Globe Life: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Globe Life by $0.18 to $166.27, citing marginal changes in projected revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Globe Life Inc.
Narrative Update Nov 08

GL: Share Repurchases And Earnings Guidance Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Globe Life slightly, increasing it from $166.27 to $166.45, based on adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profitability. What's in the News Globe Life Inc.
Narrative Update Oct 25

Share Repurchases And Earnings Outlook Will Support Insurance Sector Expansion

Narrative Update: Globe Life Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Globe Life, increasing the target from $165.73 to $166.27 per share. This change reflects improved expectations for profit margin and a stable growth outlook.
Narrative Update Oct 11

Digital Underwriting And Agent Expansion Will Shape Insurance Future

Narrative Update: Globe Life Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Globe Life from $161.55 to $165.73, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors supporting the upward adjustment. What's in the News Globe Life Inc.
Narrative Update Sep 27

Digital Underwriting And Agent Expansion Will Shape Insurance Future

Globe Life’s valuation metrics, including Future P/E and Discount Rate, remained essentially stable, resulting in only a marginal increase in the consensus Analyst Price Target from $160.18 to $161.55. What's in the News SEC concludes its investigation of Globe Life and does not intend to recommend an enforcement action.
Analysis Article May 24

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Globe Life (NYSE:GL) Passed With Ease

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Seeking Alpha Jan 23

Globe Life: A Stalwart That Can Balance Growth And Profitability

Summary Globe Life demonstrates steady EPS growth due to disciplined underwriting and cost efficiency. The company targets lower to middle-income families, maintaining stable annualized premiums and high underwriting margins. Globe Life's strong liquidity, high RBC ratio, and quality investment portfolio bolster its financial health. Shares are a buy with long-term price target of $180. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 13

Globe Life: Boring, Which Is Good As A Policyholder-But Not As An Investor

Summary Globe Life's stable share price and low dividend yield make it a lackluster investment with limited growth potential and better alternatives available. The company’s business model and performance are respectable, but there are no significant catalysts for future gains. Despite a recent share buyback, Globe Life trails its peers and broader market indices in total return, making it a "pass" for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Aug 25

Enhanced Credibility And Strategic Growth Initiatives Promise Bright Prospects

Audit Committee's findings boost Globe Life's credibility and investor confidence by clarifying financial integrity, influencing stock value positively.
Seeking Alpha Jun 24

Globe Life: A Small Bet That The Recent Controversy Will Blow Over

Summary Globe Life Inc. shares rebounded sharply after a short report by Fuzzy Panda, caused a short-lived over 50% drop in the stock. Despite the controversy, Globe Life reported strong 1Q24 financials, increased its FY24 outlook, and has seen some recent insider purchases in the shares. Allegations of fraud and misconduct did prompt the SEC to open an informal inquiry. Despite the rebound, the stock is still cheap on a P/E basis.  An analysis around Globe Life follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 15

Globe Life: Betting On A Bounce To $80

Summary Globe Life experienced a significant drop in stock price after a report from Fuzzy Panda Research accused the company of unethical practices. The report compared Globe Life to other life insurance companies to build its negative narrative but did not assess industry standards or behaviors. In particular, Primerica. Fuzzy Panda held a $64.35 price target. GL has dropped below that mark. GL now has valuation metrics well below the industry average and significantly below PRI, it's most direct comparable as a life insurance company with an MLM sales structure. I believe that the stock price will bounce back to $80 or higher due to short sellers covering their positions and bullish investor speculation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

GLUS InsuranceUS Market
7D-1.2%-1.3%2.1%
1Y25.8%-10.0%30.6%

Return vs Industry: GL exceeded the US Insurance industry which returned -9.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: GL underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is GL's price volatile compared to industry and market?
GL volatility
GL Average Weekly Movement2.5%
Insurance Industry Average Movement4.4%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: GL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: GL's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19003,695Frank Svobodahome.globelifeinsurance.com

Globe Life Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various life and supplemental health insurance products to lower middle- and middle-income families in the United States. It operates in three segments: Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, and Investments. The company offers whole, term, and other life insurance products, as well as life insurance for children; Medicare supplement and limited-benefit supplemental health insurance products, such as accident, cancer, critical illness, heart, intensive care, and other health products; and final expense, accidental death, mortgage protection, and hospital insurance products.

Globe Life Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Globe Life's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
GL fundamental statistics
Market capUS$12.02b
Earnings (TTM)US$1.18b
Revenue (TTM)US$6.07b
10.1x
P/E Ratio
2.0x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
GL income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$6.07b
Cost of RevenueUS$4.02b
Gross ProfitUS$2.05b
Other ExpensesUS$871.51m
EarningsUS$1.18b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)15.11
Gross Margin33.73%
Net Profit Margin19.38%
Debt/Equity Ratio45.7%

How did GL perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.7%
Current Dividend Yield
6%
Payout Ratio

Does GL pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy GL by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Globe Life dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJul 06 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 31 2026
Days until Ex dividend56 days
Days until Dividend pay date81 days

Does GL pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 20:02
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Globe Life Inc. is covered by 30 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jay GelbBarclays
Jack MattenBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research