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
- $137.38
- Market Cap
- $10.80B
- 52-Week High
- $152.71
- 52-Week Low
- $109.38
- 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 $1,092 as of May 2026, representing a +9.2% 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 $1,342 as of May 2026, representing a +34.2% 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 $1,425 as of May 2026, representing a +42.5% 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 $2,736 as of May 2026, representing a +173.6% 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 $101,261 as of May 2026, representing a +10026.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 45+ years (545 months), Globe Life Inc. (GL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.25% with a median return of +1.15%. The stock had 322 positive months (59%) and 221 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 +3.0%), and September the weakest (-1.2%).
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 +13.29% with a median return of +8.22%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.40%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (59%) and losses in 19 years (41%).
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 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.58% | $139.59 | $137.38 |
| 2025 | +26.47% | $110.37 | $139.59 |
| 2024 | -7.53% | $119.36 | $110.37 |
| 2023 | +1.77% | $117.29 | $119.36 |
| 2022 | +29.69% | $90.44 | $117.29 |
| 2021 | -0.48% | $90.88 | $90.44 |
| 2020 | -8.92% | $99.78 | $90.88 |
| 2019 | +42.34% | $70.10 | $99.78 |
| 2018 | -17.23% | $84.69 | $70.10 |
| 2017 | +23.93% | $68.34 | $84.69 |
| 2016 | +30.27% | $52.46 | $68.34 |
| 2015 | +6.28% | $49.36 | $52.46 |
| 2014 | +4.97% | $47.02 | $49.36 |
| 2013 | +53.21% | $30.69 | $47.02 |
| 2012 | +20.48% | $25.48 | $30.69 |
| 2011 | +10.16% | $23.13 | $25.48 |
| 2010 | +37.59% | $16.81 | $23.13 |
| 2009 | -0.46% | $16.89 | $16.81 |
| 2008 | -25.23% | $22.58 | $16.89 |
| 2007 | -4.30% | $23.60 | $22.58 |
| 2006 | +15.61% | $20.41 | $23.60 |
| 2005 | -1.89% | $20.81 | $20.41 |
| 2004 | +26.55% | $16.44 | $20.81 |
| 2003 | +25.92% | $13.06 | $16.44 |
| 2002 | -6.23% | $13.92 | $13.06 |
| 2001 | +3.16% | $13.50 | $13.92 |
| 2000 | +34.09% | $10.07 | $13.50 |
| 1999 | -16.76% | $12.09 | $10.07 |
| 1998 | -1.55% | $12.28 | $12.09 |
| 1997 | +69.92% | $7.23 | $12.28 |
| 1996 | +15.18% | $6.28 | $7.23 |
| 1995 | +32.51% | $4.74 | $6.28 |
| 1994 | -19.75% | $5.90 | $4.74 |
| 1993 | -19.69% | $7.35 | $5.90 |
| 1992 | +51.88% | $4.84 | $7.35 |
| 1991 | +21.96% | $3.97 | $4.84 |
| 1990 | -9.70% | $4.39 | $3.97 |
| 1989 | +89.07% | $2.32 | $4.39 |
| 1988 | +29.21% | $1.80 | $2.32 |
| 1987 | -2.50% | $1.84 | $1.80 |
| 1986 | +18.18% | $1.56 | $1.84 |
| 1985 | -29.60% | $2.22 | $1.56 |
| 1984 | -26.90% | $3.03 | $2.22 |
| 1983 | +63.64% | $1.85 | $3.03 |
| 1982 | -0.48% | $1.86 | $1.85 |
| 1981 | +28.05% | $1.45 | $1.86 |
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 27 years (59% 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: 3/24/2026