Should I buy Globe Life (GL) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Jefferies — 72% of its targets hit on this sector (318 calls tested). It aims for $166 (-5.6 %), call made on July 11, 2026, maturing on July 11, 2027 (48 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Globe Life
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 90 % | +38.4 % | 10 | $193 +10% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 100 % | +33.3 % | 7 | $190 +8% |
| Piper Sandler | 92 % | +22.5 % | 12 | $200 +14% |
| JP Morgan | 67 % | +9.2 % | 12 | $201 +14% |
| Morgan Stanley | 32 % | -2.9 % | 28 | $208 +18% |
| Raymond James | 83 % | +13.0 % | 6 | — |
| Credit Suisse | 40 % | -1.6 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 78% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 9 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $193, i.e. +10% from the current price ($176).
- The most reliable firm on GL, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (100% hit rate, 7 scored calls), targets $190 (call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027) (+8%) in its most recent call, and $162 (call made on October 28, 2025, maturing on October 28, 2026) (-8%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~12) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on GL
Median target $193 (+10%) · 9 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Globe Life now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 78% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $193 (+10%), and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (most reliable on GL, 100%) targets $190. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~12). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Globe Life?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($193) is still +10% above the current price ($176) (most reliable on GL: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Globe Life still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($176) and its estimated value: analysts target $193 on median (+10%), with 78% buys (most reliable on GL: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on GL and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying GL?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Globe Life profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).