Globe Life Inc. (GL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Globe Life shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Globe Life stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 5.1 million shares (6.61% of the company), worth about $877.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 42.2%.
In Q2 2026, 725 institutional holdings reports listed 81.2 million shares worth $11.70 billion, up 26.5% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 97 transactions in the last two years: 36 sales worth $77.91 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 11, 2026 (Kalmbach Thomas Peter, Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 11, 2026.
Globe Life Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Globe Life shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5.1 million | 6.61% | $877.0M |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 4.8 million | 6.30% | $836.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 4.6 million | 6.01% | $798.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.2 million | 5.44% | $722.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 3.7 million | 4.86% | $645.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 2.8 million | 3.65% | $484.0M |
| DFA Australia Ltd. | 2.2 million | 2.88% | $382.0M |
| Eaton Vance Management | 1.9 million | 2.52% | $335.0M |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 1.5 million | 1.97% | $262.0M |
| Teachers Advisors LLC | 1.5 million | 1.95% | $258.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Globe Life institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 725 | 81.2 million | $11.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 684 | 64.2 million | $8.9B |
| Q4 2025 | 701 | 65.6 million | $9.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 701 | 66.5 million | $9.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 664 | 68.2 million | $8.5B |
| Q1 2025 | 634 | 68.6 million | $9.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 599 | 69.8 million | $7.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 563 | 69.2 million | $7.4B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Globe Life insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmbach Thomas Peter | May 11, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 98.32 per share. | $3.4M |
| Kalmbach Thomas Peter | May 11, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 152.01 - 154.16 per share. | $4.2M |
| Henrie Michael Shane | May 6, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 128.40 per share. | $276,060 |
| Henrie Michael Shane | May 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 155.01 - 155.78 per share. | $333,656 |
| Darden James Matthew | May 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 100.74 per share. | $2.2M |
| Svoboda Frank M | May 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 100.74 per share. | $1.5M |
| Svoboda Frank M | May 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.48 - 154.07 per share. | $2.3M |
| Darden James Matthew | May 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.53 - 154.29 per share. | $3.4M |
| Svoboda Frank M | May 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 100.74 per share. | $1.0M |
| Svoboda Frank M | May 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.68 - 154.23 per share. | $1.5M |
| Darden James Matthew | Apr 28, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 100.74 per share. | $469,751 |
| Darden James Matthew | Apr 28, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.88 per share. | $717,530 |
Newest 12 of 97 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Globe Life stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.61% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.30%) and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (6.01%).
How many institutions own Globe Life stock?
725 institutional holdings reports listed Globe Life shares in Q2 2026, 81.2 million shares in all worth $11.70 billion.
Are Globe Life insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 36 sales and no purchases (97 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 11, 2026.
