About Globe Life Inc. (GL)
Globe Life Inc. is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.
GL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $159.08
- Market Cap
- $12.23B
- 52-Week High
- $191.55
- 52-Week Low
- $127.85
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
$1,000 Invested in Globe Life Inc. (GL)
How much would $1,000 invested in GL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Globe Life Inc. (GL) in 2025 would be worth $1,211 as of November 2026, representing a +21.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Globe Life Inc. (GL) in 2023 would be worth $1,438 as of November 2026, representing a +43.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Globe Life Inc. (GL) in 2021 would be worth $1,788 as of November 2026, representing a +78.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Globe Life Inc. (GL) in 2016 would be worth $2,722 as of November 2026, representing a +172.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Globe Life Inc. (GL) at IPO would be worth $117,982 as of November 2026, representing a +11698.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Globe Life Inc. (GL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.27% with a median return of +1.15%. The stock had 325 positive months (59%) and 225 negative months (41%). The best month in GL's history was February 1986 with a +42.5% return, while the worst was September 1985 at -58.4%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and September the weakest (-1.3%).
GL's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +68.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -19.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Globe Life Inc. (GL) has delivered an average annual return of +13.64% with a median return of +12.41%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.75%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (61%) and losses in 18 years (39%).
GL's best year was 1989 with a +89.07% gain, while the worst was 1985 at -29.60%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. GL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +14.67% | $138.73 | $159.08 |
| 2025 | +26.47% | $109.70 | $138.73 |
| 2024 | -7.53% | $118.63 | $109.70 |
| 2023 | +1.77% | $116.56 | $118.63 |
| 2022 | +29.69% | $89.88 | $116.56 |
| 2021 | -0.48% | $90.32 | $89.88 |
| 2020 | -8.92% | $99.17 | $90.32 |
| 2019 | +42.34% | $69.67 | $99.17 |
| 2018 | -17.23% | $84.17 | $69.67 |
| 2017 | +23.93% | $67.92 | $84.17 |
| 2016 | +30.27% | $52.13 | $67.92 |
| 2015 | +6.28% | $49.05 | $52.13 |
| 2014 | +4.97% | $46.73 | $49.05 |
| 2013 | +53.21% | $30.50 | $46.73 |
| 2012 | +20.48% | $25.32 | $30.50 |
| 2011 | +10.16% | $22.98 | $25.32 |
| 2010 | +37.59% | $16.70 | $22.98 |
| 2009 | -0.46% | $16.78 | $16.70 |
| 2008 | -25.23% | $22.44 | $16.78 |
| 2007 | -4.30% | $23.45 | $22.44 |
| 2006 | +15.61% | $20.29 | $23.45 |
| 2005 | -1.89% | $20.68 | $20.29 |
| 2004 | +26.55% | $16.34 | $20.68 |
| 2003 | +25.92% | $12.98 | $16.34 |
| 2002 | -6.23% | $13.84 | $12.98 |
| 2001 | +3.16% | $13.41 | $13.84 |
| 2000 | +34.09% | $10.00 | $13.41 |
| 1999 | -16.76% | $12.02 | $10.00 |
| 1998 | -1.55% | $12.21 | $12.02 |
| 1997 | +69.91% | $7.18 | $12.21 |
| 1996 | +15.18% | $6.24 | $7.18 |
| 1995 | +32.51% | $4.71 | $6.24 |
| 1994 | -19.75% | $5.87 | $4.71 |
| 1993 | -19.69% | $7.30 | $5.87 |
| 1992 | +51.87% | $4.81 | $7.30 |
| 1991 | +21.96% | $3.94 | $4.81 |
| 1990 | -9.70% | $4.37 | $3.94 |
| 1989 | +89.07% | $2.31 | $4.37 |
| 1988 | +29.21% | $1.79 | $2.31 |
| 1987 | -2.50% | $1.83 | $1.79 |
| 1986 | +18.18% | $1.55 | $1.83 |
| 1985 | -29.60% | $2.20 | $1.55 |
| 1984 | -26.90% | $3.01 | $2.20 |
| 1983 | +63.64% | $1.84 | $3.01 |
| 1982 | -0.48% | $1.85 | $1.84 |
| 1981 | +28.05% | $1.45 | $1.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GL
What sector is GL in? ▼
GL operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has GL performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, GL has posted gains in 28 years (61% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +89.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GL? ▼
You can invest in GL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026