GWLIF Dividend History & Yield
Great-West Lifeco Inc. · OTC Markets OTCPK
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.484 | $48.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.484 | $48.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.484 | $48.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 356 days) | Sep 14, 2027 | $0.484 | $48.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GWLIF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.936 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GWLIF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 620 | $41,138 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,100 | $205,692 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,199 | $411,384 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.92%. $10,000 in GWLIF would currently pay about $292 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GWLIF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.484 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $0.484 | -1.2% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $0.49 | +10.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.444 | +5.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.422 | +6.8% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | — | $0.395 | -4.1% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.412 | +1.5% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.406 | -1.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | — | $0.41 | +7.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | — | $0.383 | -0.3% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | $0.384 | +0.3% |
| May 30, 2023 | — | $0.383 | +0.3% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | — | $0.382 | +4.7% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.365 | -2.4% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | — | $0.374 | -3.4% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $0.387 | +0.5% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | — | $0.385 | +0.5% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | — | $0.383 | +10.4% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | — | $0.347 | -4.4% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +4.6% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | — | $0.347 | +2.7% |
| Dec 2, 2020 | — | $0.338 | +0.6% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | — | $0.336 | +5.7% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | — | $0.318 | -2.8% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | — | $0.327 | +5.1% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | — | $0.311 | +0.3% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.31 | +1.6% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.305 | -2.9% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $0.314 | +7.2% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | — | $0.293 | -2.7% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | — | $0.301 | -0.3% |
| May 31, 2018 | — | $0.302 | -0.7% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | — | $0.304 | +6.7% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | — | $0.285 | -2.7% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | — | $0.293 | +7.3% |
| May 31, 2017 | — | $0.273 | -1.1% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | — | $0.276 | +4.5% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | — | $0.264 | -0.4% |
| May 31, 2016 | — | $0.265 | +3.5% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | — | $0.256 | +4.9% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | — | $0.244 | -1.2% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | — | $0.247 | -5.7% |
| May 29, 2015 | — | $0.262 | +0.8% |
| Feb 27, 2015 | — | $0.26 | -3.3% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | — | $0.269 | -4.9% |
| Aug 28, 2014 | — | $0.283 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2014 | — | $0.283 | +2.5% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | — | $0.276 | — |
GWLIF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Raised 10.4% | $0.444 | $0.49 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GWLIF scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. engages in the life and health insurance, retirement savings, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance businesses in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company offers life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, disability, health and dental protection, and creditor insurance products; and retirement savings, income and annuity products, and other specialty products to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Life. First dividend on our records: Feb 27, 2014. 48 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GWLIF dividend FAQ
When is GWLIF's next ex-dividend date?
GWLIF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 83 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.484 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does GWLIF pay dividends?
GWLIF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.484 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is GWLIF's dividend yield?
GWLIF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.20%, based on $1.458 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $66.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.936 per share, is 2.92%.
How much does GWLIF pay per share?
GWLIF pays about $0.484 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.936 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $193.60 a year.
Has GWLIF grown or cut its dividend?
GWLIF has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.9% a year (+15.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GWLIF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.92%, you would need about 620 shares of GWLIF (roughly $41,138 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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