GLOBE LIFE INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) reported today that for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net income was $3.39 per diluted common share, compared with $3.01 per diluted common share for the year-ago ...
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Globe Life Inc. (GL) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5172 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
35.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$12.97B
large-cap · #8 of 19 peers
Summary
Globe Life Inc. (GL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Globe Life Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Globe Life Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $12.97B. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 19 Life Insurance issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Dividend Yield of 0.70% is the lowest of the 10 peers that report one.
For GL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 35.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 0.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GL ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Globe Life Inc. (GL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Life Insurance peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $12.97B | 8/19 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.21x | 7/17 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.11x | 3/15 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.70% | 10/10 |
| EPS | $15.05 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $80.10 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $80.57 | – |
| FCF/Share | $16.04 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.7% | 5/15 |
| ROA | 3.8% | 3/14 |
| Net Margin | 19.6% | 4/15 |
| EBT Margin | 24.1% | 4/18 |
| Tax Rate | 18.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 4.13x | 17/19 |
| Financial Leverage | 5.13x | 16/18 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.2x | 2/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.39B | 11/18 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.23B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$159M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -1.8% | 10/16 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -8.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 19.9% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.6% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.20x | 5/17 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.19B | 13/18 |
| Net Income | $1.21B | 7/15 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.18 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 7.8% | 9/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 77M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 13.8% | 8/13 |
| EPS Growth | 20.4% | 6/14 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $257M | 0.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $25.41B | 80.5% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Life Insurance
Globe Life Inc. (GL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Globe Life Inc. (Life Insurance): 19 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GL Globe Life Inc. | ▼ | $12.97B |
| MFC Manulife Financial Corp | ▼ | $75.51B |
| MET Metlife Inc | ▼ | $64.03B |
| SLF Sun Life Financial Inc | ▼ | $44.67B |
| PUK Prudential Plc | ▼ | $30.75B |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | ▼ | $17.42B |
| CRBG Corebridge Financial, Inc. | ▶ | $15.35B |
| AEG Aegon Ltd. | ▼ | $13.82B |
| JXN Jackson Financial Inc. | ▶ | $8.84B |
| PRI Primerica, Inc. | ▼ | $8.70B |
| VOYA Voya Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $8.52B |
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | ▶ | $7.63B |
| PFH Prudential Financial Inc | ▼ | $5.13B |
| ATHS Athene Holding Ltd. | ▼ | $4.73B |
| BHF Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $2.75B |
| FG F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. | ▶ | $2.56B |
| UTGN Utg Inc | ▼ | $182M |
| CIA Citizens, Inc. | ▲ | $174M |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | ▶ | $21M |
Where GL sits on the market map
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News
Globe Life Inc. (GL) stock news
Globe Life earnings preview: What to expect
Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, Globe Life Inc. (GL) provides life insurance and supplemental health coverage, primarily ...
Globe Life Inc. (GL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hello, and welcome to Globe Life Inc. second quarter earnings release conference call. My name is Jim, and I will be your coordinator for today's event. Please note today's conference is being ...
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Globe Life Inc. (GL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Globe Life Inc. (GL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Globe Life Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Globe Life Inc. stock predictions?
For GL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 35.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 0.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Globe Life Inc. forecasts updated?
Globe Life Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Globe Life Inc.'s industry peers?
19 issuers in our coverage, GL included, share the SEC industry code Life Insurance. The largest are: Manulife Financial Corp (MFC), Metlife Inc (MET), Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF), Prudential Plc (PUK), Reinsurance Group Of America Inc (RGA), Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.