GWO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
GWO has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 2.62 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
43,646 M | 8.05% | 23.72% |
| NN AS NN |
22,219 M | 5.35% | 12.25% |
| PRU NYSE Prudential Financial |
39,989 M | 5.19% | 6.21% |
| GWO TO Great-West Lifeco |
58,057 M | 3.63% | 9.05% |
| POW TO Power Of Canada |
41,313 M | 3.36% | 7.95% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
2,562 M | 3.75% | 6.66% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
8,414 M | 3.10% | 7.36% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
14,601 M | 2.40% | 7.87% |
| PFG NASDAQ Principal Financial |
23,297 M | 3.38% | 5.58% |
| MET NYSE MetLife |
64,031 M | 2.84% | 4.10% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
43,646 M | 28.02% | 100.0% |
| PRI NYSE Primerica |
8,699 M | 23.54% | 100.0% |
| AFL NYSE Aflac |
60,146 M | 13.30% | 100.0% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
14,601 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| NN AS NN |
22,219 M | 11.65% | 100.0% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
8,414 M | 11.69% | 100.0% |
| GL NYSE Globe Life |
12,899 M | 10.42% | 100.0% |
| GWO TO Great-West Lifeco |
58,057 M | 7.75% | 100.0% |
| POW TO Power Of Canada |
41,313 M | 7.51% | 100.0% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
2,562 M | 7.55% | 100.0% |
GWO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.67 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +9.8% | 1.06% |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.19% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.61 | +9.9% | 1.15% |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.555 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.555 | 0% | 1.26% |
| 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.555 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.555 | +6.7% | 1.32% |
| 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 1.21% |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 2023-05-30 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 1.3% |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.52 | +6.1% | 1.42% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-30 | 2022-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.49 | 0% | 1.54% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.49 | 0% | 1.58% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.49 | 0% | 1.44% |
| 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.49 | 0% | 1.33% |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-31 | 2021-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.49 | 0% | 1.34% |
GWO Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, GWO's dividend yield is 3.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.62 CAD by the current share price of 90.35.
As of October 2026, GWO paid a dividend of 2.62 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-01 and the payout was 0.67 CAD.
GWO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GWO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GWO for the next payments are between 0.696 (+3.9%) and 0.731 (+9.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.19%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.67 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Great-West Lifeco (GWO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Great-West Lifeco (GWO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GWO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.75% per year. Strong growth: GWO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GWO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.05%. If you bought GWO's shares at 28.94 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.62 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.05% of your original purchase price.
GWO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Great-West Lifeco has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GWO's 3.63% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GWO is 47.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
GWO's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GWO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-18 10:29 UTC