GL
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Globe Life Inc. (GL) closed at $152.72 as of 2026-05-01, trading 33.5% above its 200-week moving average of $114.35. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 33.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 70, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.09 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2330 weeks of data, GL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.5%.
With a market cap of $12.0 billion, GL is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 20.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 18.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GL would have grown to $1954, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. GL has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -3.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying GL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.8% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +20.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 85% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +49.5% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GL has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +26.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1982 | Mar 1982 | 4 | 7.2% | +23.0% | +9131.8% |
| Jun 1982 | Jul 1982 | 5 | 5.3% | +48.9% | +9490.8% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 4 | 6.7% | +47.3% | +9082.6% |
| May 1984 | Sep 1984 | 17 | 29.8% | +134.2% | +10622.6% |
| Dec 1984 | Dec 1984 | 1 | 0.5% | -19.7% | +7277.5% |
| Sep 1985 | Jun 1986 | 38 | 42.3% | +23.2% | +10175.8% |
| Jul 1986 | Aug 1987 | 56 | 24.8% | -7.7% | +6591.2% |
| Aug 1987 | Apr 1988 | 34 | 27.6% | +4.9% | +6575.1% |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 | 2 | 0.5% | +73.8% | +6569.7% |
| Mar 1994 | May 1994 | 8 | 8.7% | +6.1% | +2781.8% |
| Jun 1994 | Sep 1994 | 13 | 7.2% | +1.3% | +2770.7% |
| Oct 1994 | Oct 1995 | 51 | 22.3% | +7.9% | +2629.9% |
| Oct 1995 | Dec 1995 | 6 | 3.8% | +17.0% | +2535.9% |
| Apr 1996 | Jul 1996 | 16 | 5.3% | +31.1% | +2525.6% |
| Aug 1996 | Sep 1996 | 2 | 1.0% | +70.9% | +2431.9% |
| Sep 1999 | Oct 1999 | 5 | 11.1% | +0.5% | +1466.5% |
| Dec 1999 | Oct 2000 | 45 | 35.0% | +37.8% | +1478.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | +20.2% | +1205.9% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 1.0% | +28.1% | +1206.7% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 2 | 1.3% | -25.6% | +610.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 76 | 69.7% | -20.8% | +686.3% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 5 | 5.3% | +35.4% | +710.1% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 4 | 4.9% | +33.4% | +711.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 3.1% | +8.2% | +683.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 24.5% | +43.0% | +125.2% |
| Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 2.3% | +18.6% | +98.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 5 | 5.6% | +13.9% | +96.8% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 2.5% | +10.7% | +97.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Aug 2024 | 20 | 41.4% | +104.1% | +163.1% |
| Average | 15 | — | +26.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Globe Life Inc. (GL) is currently 33.5% above its 200-week moving average of $114.35. It would need to fall to $114.35 to cross below the line.
What is GL's 200-week moving average price?
Globe Life Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $114.35 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GL drops below its 200-week moving average?
GL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is GL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70. Return on equity is 20.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in GL would have grown to $1954, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. GL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GL pay a dividend?
Yes. Globe Life Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 86.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01