Globe Life Stock Rockets 6.6% With 6-Day Winning Streak
Globe Life (GL) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6.6% return. The company has gained about $715 Mil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $12 Bil. The stock remains 26.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.1% for the S&P 500.
Globe Life’s recent surge reflects strong analyst conviction, led by TD Cowen’s $199 target and “Buy” rating. Robust Q3 earnings, with EPS hitting $4.73 and positive 2025-2026 guidance, highlighted the insurer’s scalable business and operational prowess.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are a few things to fear in GL stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell GL).
For quick background, GL provides life and supplemental health insurance products, annuities, and investment services through four segments: Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, Annuities, and Investments.
Comparing GL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.3% | -1.1% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 6.6% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 4.1% | -0.3% |
| 3M (63D) | -1.9% | 3.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 26.1% | 16.1% |
| 2024 | -7.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 29.7% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has GL behaved after prior drops? See GL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 115 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 14 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 67 | 5 |
| 4D | 33 | 4 |
| 5D | 4 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 115 | 14 |
Key Financials for Globe Life (GL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.4 Bil | $5.8 Bil |
| EBT | $1.2 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $970.8 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.5 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| EBT | $313.3 Mil | $477.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $252.7 Mil | $387.8 Mil |
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