What to Expect From Globe Life's Q4 2025 Earnings Report

Company Overview - Globe Life Inc. (GL) is a Texas-based financial services holding company valued at $11.3 billion, providing individual life insurance, supplemental health insurance, annuities, and related products through its subsidiaries [1] - The company primarily serves middle- and lower-middle-income Americans and has over 17 million policies in force, making it one of the larger life insurers in the United States [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect GL to report a profit of $3.44 per share on a diluted basis for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, representing a 9.6% increase from $3.14 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For FY2025, analysts project GL's EPS to be $14.58, up 17.9% from $12.37 in fiscal 2024, with an expected rise to $15.04 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a 3.2% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - GL stock has gained 24.4% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 17.7% gains and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 14.9% gains during the same period [4] - On December 11, shares of Globe Life increased by 2.7% after TD Cowen raised its price target to $199 from $182, maintaining a "Buy" rating and including the stock in its Best Ideas 2026 list [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on GL stock is somewhat bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 13 analysts, eight recommend a "Strong Buy," two suggest a "Moderate Buy," and four give a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for GL is $167, indicating a potential upside of 17.6% from current levels [6]