Globe Life (GL) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $167.59, +0.11% vs the prior close of $167.41.
- Volume 382.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
GL ends flat (+0.1%) to $167.59, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $167.59, +0.11% vs the prior close of $167.41. Day range $167.00–$170.00, opened at $169.62.
GL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — GL ends flat (+0.1%) to $167.59, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $167.59, +0.11% vs the prior close of $167.41. Day range $167.00–$170.00, opened at $169.62.
- Volume was 382.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 455.91K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($171.94) and +5.7% vs its 200-day average ($158.50).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — GL rises 0.8% to $167.41, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $167.41, +0.84% vs the prior close of $166.01. Day range $164.85–$167.57, opened at $166.23.
- Volume was 344.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 459.64K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($172.26) and +5.7% vs its 200-day average ($158.37).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — GL rises 0.5% to $166.01
- Closed at $166.01, +0.54% vs the prior close of $165.12. Day range $164.41–$167.31, opened at $166.21.
- Volume was 355.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 465.63K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($172.59) and +4.9% vs its 200-day average ($158.24).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — GL rises 0.6% to $165.12
- Closed at $165.12, +0.58% vs the prior close of $164.17. Day range $164.52–$166.64, opened at $165.01.
- Volume was 266.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 478.83K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($172.95) and +4.4% vs its 200-day average ($158.13).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 13.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — GL dips 1.2% to $164.17
- Closed at $164.17, -1.15% vs the prior close of $166.08. Day range $164.14–$166.51, opened at $166.01.
- Volume was 353.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 486.96K.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($173.30) and +3.9% vs its 200-day average ($158.02).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 14.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — GL rises 1.6% to $166.08
- Closed at $166.08, +1.63% vs the prior close of $163.41. Day range $163.34–$166.94, opened at $163.34.
- Volume was 353.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 498.28K.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($173.67) and +5.2% vs its 200-day average ($157.91).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — GL dips 1.7% to $163.41, a 3-month low
- Closed at $163.41, -1.73% vs the prior close of $166.28. Day range $163.04–$165.41, opened at $164.38.
- Volume was 569.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 499.94K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($173.94) and +3.6% vs its 200-day average ($157.78).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 14.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — GL ends flat (+0.2%) to $166.28
- Closed at $166.28, +0.22% vs the prior close of $165.92. Day range $165.79–$167.75, opened at $166.17.
- Volume was 643.80K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 499.18K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($174.26) and +5.5% vs its 200-day average ($157.65).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 13.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — GL ends flat (+0.1%) to $165.92
- Closed at $165.92, +0.14% vs the prior close of $165.68. Day range $164.35–$166.30, opened at $165.14.
- Volume was 375.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 507.91K.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($174.42) and +5.3% vs its 200-day average ($157.52).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — GL ends flat (-0.1%) to $165.68
- Closed at $165.68, -0.09% vs the prior close of $165.83. Day range $164.24–$166.95, opened at $165.77.
- Volume was 296.70K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 539.67K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($174.57) and +5.3% vs its 200-day average ($157.39).
- 52-week range $127.85–$191.55; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 13.5% below the 52-week high.
GL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about GL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 23, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hensley Robert Edward converted options/RSUs into 10,000 shares at $103.23 (≈$1.03M) on Sep 22, 2026; now holds 22,384
- Hensley Robert Edward sold 3,344 shares at $169.53 (≈$566.91K) on Sep 22, 2026; now holds 19,040
- Hensley Robert Edward sold 6,656 shares at $170.34 (≈$1.13M) on Sep 22, 2026; now holds 12,384
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 22, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 13, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mitchell Robert Brian sold 10,529 shares at $183.83 (≈$1.94M) on Aug 7, 2026
- Mitchell Robert Brian sold 11,454 shares at $182.77 (≈$2.09M) on Aug 7, 2026
- Mitchell Robert Brian sold 1,017 shares at $184.75 (≈$187.89K) on Aug 7, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 7, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 5, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.60B (prior year $1.48B) (+8.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $287.75M (prior year $252.75M) (+13.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $3.65 (prior year $3.05) (+19.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Darden James Matthew sold 400 shares at $183.36 (≈$73.34K) on Jul 31, 2026
- Darden James Matthew sold 49,600 shares at $182.43 (≈$9.05M) on Jul 31, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 3, 2026 · 13F-HR — Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Jul 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Jun 26, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Jun 26, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade GL
- Last results release: Jul 22, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 22, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 21, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.62% (largest 1.7%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 467.14K shares (≈$78.29M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $167.59 vs a range of $127.85–$191.55 (62% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 5, 2026 ($0.33/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Robert Edward Hensley sold 3,344 shares on Sep 22, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Jul 22, 2026.
- Share count: 76.85M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -5.1% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Life Insurance.
GL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 169.62 | 170.00 | 167.00 | 167.59 | 382.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 166.23 | 167.57 | 164.85 | 167.41 | 344.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 166.21 | 167.31 | 164.41 | 166.01 | 355.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 165.01 | 166.64 | 164.52 | 165.12 | 266.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 166.01 | 166.51 | 164.14 | 164.17 | 353.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 163.34 | 166.94 | 163.34 | 166.08 | 353.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 164.38 | 165.41 | 163.04 | 163.41 | 569.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 166.17 | 167.75 | 165.79 | 166.28 | 643.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 165.14 | 166.30 | 164.35 | 165.92 | 375.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 165.77 | 166.95 | 164.24 | 165.68 | 296.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 167.57 | 167.57 | 163.93 | 165.83 | 801.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 166.06 | 167.16 | 165.12 | 165.65 | 425.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 165.64 | 166.56 | 164.62 | 166.08 | 391.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 166.97 | 168.14 | 166.41 | 166.69 | 540.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 167.88 | 168.10 | 166.05 | 167.04 | 594.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 169.03 | 170.45 | 167.25 | 167.32 | 765.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 168.35 | 171.63 | 167.83 | 168.75 | 454.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 173.21 | 174.37 | 168.82 | 169.43 | 389.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 173.86 | 174.35 | 171.56 | 172.16 | 320.90K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 171.52 | 173.45 | 170.20 | 173.42 | 717.10K |
About Globe Life
Globe Life (GL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Life Insurance”. Its business address is in MCKINNEY, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 320335.
GL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew J Adams | Director | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Linda Addison | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Marilyn A Alexander | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Cheryl Alston | Director | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mark A Blinn | Director | Feb 18, 2026 |
| James Brannen | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Alice S Cho | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| James Matthew Darden | Co-Chairman & CEO | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Philip M Jacobs | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Derek T. Kan | Director | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Sandra L. Phillips | Director | Mar 24, 2026 |
| David A Rodriguez | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Frank M Svoboda | Co-Chairman & CEO | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mary E Thigpen | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| James Matthew Darden | Co-Chairman & CEO | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Michael Shane Henrie | SVP & Chief Accounting Officer | May 7, 2026 |
| Jennifer Allison Haworth | EVP & Chief Marketing Officer | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Robert Edward Hensley | EVP & Chief Investment Officer | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Thomas Peter Kalmbach | EVP & CFO | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Michael Clay Majors | EVP - Chief Strategy Officer | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Robert Brian Mitchell | EVP, General Counsel and CRO | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Frank M Svoboda | Co-Chairman & CEO | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dolores L Skarjune | EVP and Chief Admin. Officer | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Robert Sweeney | EVP, Underwriting & Sales Adm. | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Christopher Kyle Tyler | EVP and Chief Info Officer | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Rebecca E Zorn | EVP & Chief Talent Officer | Jun 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Robert Edward Hensley | Sale | 3,344 | $169.53 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Robert Edward Hensley | Sale | 6,656 | $170.34 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Robert Brian Mitchell | Sale | 10,529 | $183.83 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Robert Brian Mitchell | Sale | 11,454 | $182.77 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Robert Brian Mitchell | Sale | 1,017 | $184.75 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | James Matthew Darden | Sale | 400 | $183.36 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | James Matthew Darden | Sale | 49,600 | $182.43 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 2,650 | $181.23 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 2,790 | $181.81 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 4,840 | $180.08 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 10,720 | $179.30 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Michael Clay Majors | Sale | 33,500 | $178.56 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Michael Clay Majors | Sale | 3,500 | $179.35 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 12,303 | $178.73 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Thomas Peter Kalmbach | Sale | 3,797 | $179.42 |
GL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.99B | $1.16B | 14.07 | $1.40B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $5.78B | $1.07B | 11.94 | $1.40B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $5.45B | $970.75M | 10.07 | $1.48B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $5.23B | $894.39M | 9.04 | $1.42B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $5.11B | $1.03B | 9.99 | $1.44B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $31.56B, total liabilities $25.41B, cash $38.79M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
GL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $184.00 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $151.25 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $144.82 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.63 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $124.81 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.34 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.07 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $110.86 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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