Dividend history
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
GWO.TO
Recent payments
$0.6700CAD
Ex: Sep 1, 2026
Pay: Sep 29
$0.6700CAD
Ex: Mar 3, 2026
$0.6100CAD
Ex: Dec 3, 2025
Pay: Dec 31
$0.6100CAD
Ex: Aug 29, 2025
Pay: Sep 29
$0.6100CAD
Ex: Jun 2, 2025
Pay: Jun 30
$0.6100CAD
Ex: Mar 3, 2025
Pay: Mar 31
$0.5550CAD
Ex: Dec 3, 2024
Pay: Dec 31
$0.5550CAD
Ex: Aug 30, 2024
Pay: Sep 27
$0.5550CAD
Ex: May 31, 2024
Pay: Jun 28
$0.5550CAD
Ex: Feb 28, 2024
Pay: Mar 28
Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO.TO) went ex-dividend on September 1, 2026. This means that if you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment. The company declared a dividend of CA$0.67 CAD per share as part of its quarterly distribution.
Investor takeaway: If you held the stock before the ex-dividend date, you’ll see this dividend credited to your account on the payment date, September 29, 2026. Knowing the ex-dividend date is important for anyone looking to benefit from dividend payments.
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Great-West Lifeco Inc.
GWO.TO
GWO.TO
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$80.91B
P/E
18.7x
Div. yield
2.88%
Div. / share
$2.56
52W high
$93.39
52W low
$50.65
1W change
-0.72%
Beta
0.69
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering GWO
Wall Street analysts forecast GWO stock price to rise 6.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$94.00
+6.1% Upside
Current Price
C$88.58
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on GWO's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
17.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
18.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+33.1%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$99.69
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$92.14 | C$86.89 – C$97.71 |
| 60 trading days | C$95.84 | C$88.21 – C$104.13 |
| 90 trading days | C$99.69 | C$90.05 – C$110.36 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Dividend Amount: CA$0.67
Great-West Lifeco has a strong history of maintaining its dividend, currently offering a trailing yield of 2.88% with 12 payments recorded over the past three years.
Understanding the Ex-Dividend Date
The ex-dividend date is key for investors because it decides who gets the declared dividend. If you buy shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming payment. Since Great-West Lifeco went ex on September 1, 2026, only those who owned shares before this date will receive the CA$0.67 dividend on September 29, 2026.
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Dividend Details and History
Great-West Lifeco has a solid track record of dividend payments, with 12 payments made in the last three years. The current dividend of CA$0.67 CAD per share is the same as the previous amount, showing stability in its dividend policy. The company has also raised its dividend three times during this period, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | GWO.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.67 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-01 |
| Record | 2026-09-01 |
| Payment | 2026-09-29 |
| Declared | 2026-07-28 |
| Trailing yield | 2.88% |
| Stock page | GWO.TO dividend history |
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