Power Corp of Canada (TSE:POW)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
C$75.00
▲(9.65% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/03/26
The score is driven primarily by solid (though not flawless) financial fundamentals—durable profitability and decent cash conversion offset by revenue/margin volatility, higher leverage, and weaker recent operating cash flow coverage. Technicals add support with the stock trading above key moving averages and positive momentum indicators. Valuation is reasonable with a supportive dividend yield, and the latest earnings call was upbeat with strong earnings/NAV growth and share repurchases despite weakness in GBL and Sagard.
Positive Factors
Diversified financial-services platform
Power’s holding-company model spans insurance, retirement, wealth and asset management, creating multiple durable earnings streams. Structural diversification reduces single-market exposure, aligns with ageing demographics and wealth accumulation trends, and supports steady dividend/distribution capacity over time.
Negative Factors
Revenue and margin volatility
Meaningful year-to-year swings in revenue and margins indicate earnings sensitivity to investment returns, insurance experience and transactional gains. Such volatility complicates forecasting, capital allocation and dividend predictability, requiring larger capital buffers and conservative planning to preserve long-term stability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified financial-services platform
Power’s holding-company model spans insurance, retirement, wealth and asset management, creating multiple durable earnings streams. Structural diversification reduces single-market exposure, aligns with ageing demographics and wealth accumulation trends, and supports steady dividend/distribution capacity over time.
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Power Corp of Canada (POW) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$43.23B
Dividend Yield3.28%
Average Volume (3M)2.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth-9.03%
EPS Growth44.14%
CountryCA
Employees30,000
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryInsurance - Life
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.36
Shares Outstanding577,955,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,525,716
30 Day Avg. Volume2,709,339
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.91
Price to Sales (P/S)1.24
P/FCF Ratio11.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$74.86Price Target Upside9.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)5.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$17.83B
Power Corp of Canada Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Power Corporation of Canada operates as an international management and holding company in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates through Lifeco, IGM Financial, and GBL segments. The company offers life, disability, critical illness, acciden...
How the Company Makes Money
Power Corp primarily makes money as a holding company by owning stakes in operating businesses and investment platforms and receiving returns from those holdings. Its main earnings sources are: (1) dividends and distributions received from subsidi...
Power Corp of Canada Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and strategic investments yielding significant value creation. Positive trends in earnings growth, asset management, and cash flow were noted, with some challenges in specific segments like GBL and Sagard. Overall, the positives outweighed the negatives, indicating a robust financial position and promising future outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Earnings Growth
Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $863 million, an increase of 25% year-over-year. Q3 adjusted net earnings per share were $1.35, up 26% from last year.
Negative Updates
Losses in GBL's Contribution
GBL's contribution to Power's adjusted net earnings was a loss of $11 million due to a fair value loss of GBL Capital and higher operating expenses.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Earnings Growth
Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $863 million, an increase of 25% year-over-year. Q3 adjusted net earnings per share were $1.35, up 26% from last year.
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Company Guidance
During the Power Corporation's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, several key financial metrics and strategic developments were highlighted. The company reported adjusted net earnings from continuing operations of $863 million, marking a 25% increase year-over-year. Earnings per share for Q3 were $1.35, up 26% from the previous year. Power Corporation's net asset value (NAV) per share stood at $72.24 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a 25% increase over the same period last year. The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $1.9 billion. Significant value creation was noted in strategic investments, especially with Wealthsimple and Rockefeller, while Great-West Life and IGM Financial contributed strongly to the adjusted net earnings, with year-over-year increases of 16% and 23%, respectively. Additionally, Power Corporation has been active in share repurchases, having repurchased 3 million shares worth approximately $170 million during the quarter. The company emphasized its focus on strategic investments and alternative asset platforms, with ongoing developments at Sagard and a strong overall financial performance across its business operations.Power Corp of Canada Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 37.65B | 32.97B | 46.43B | -5.71B | 69.59B |
| Gross Profit | 29.92B | 18.42B | 46.43B | 10.86B | 16.83B |
| EBITDA | 6.08B | 6.32B | 4.90B | 5.88B | 6.67B |
| Net Income | 2.63B | 2.79B | 2.25B | 2.25B | 2.97B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 925.74B | 851.36B | 749.48B | 733.65B | 661.63B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 34.13B | 27.69B | 21.88B | 22.25B | 8.16B |
| Total Debt | 25.88B | 22.80B | 20.94B | 21.17B | 19.53B |
| Total Liabilities | 880.69B | 807.37B | 708.21B | 689.55B | 617.90B |
| Stockholders Equity | 24.43B | 23.88B | 22.14B | 24.02B | 24.34B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.16B | 5.08B | 4.76B | 6.70B | 10.49B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.78B | 5.95B | 5.93B | 7.50B | 11.05B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -348.00M | -1.76B | -2.62B | -6.50B | -10.58B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.67B | -1.32B | -2.80B | -948.00M | -962.00M |
Power Corp of Canada Technical Analysis
Positive
68.40
Price Trends
66.15
Positive
68.33
Positive
62.38
Positive
Market Momentum
0.29
Negative
60.39
Neutral
85.50
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:POW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 68.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 65.65, above the 50-day MA of 66.15, and above the 200-day MA of 62.38, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.39 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.50 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:POW.
Power Corp of Canada Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | C$81.44B | 14.68 | 11.34% | 3.49% | 5.46% | 10.52% | |
72 Outperform | C$49.02B | 12.88 | 14.68% | 4.11% | -19.88% | -13.92% | |
72 Outperform | C$14.18B | 15.09 | 13.62% | 2.11% | -25.13% | 16.40% | |
71 Outperform | C$15.70B | 13.28 | 12.37% | 3.59% | -1.02% | -5.65% | |
70 Outperform | C$43.23B | 27.57 | 12.83% | 3.28% | -9.03% | 44.14% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
65 Neutral | C$59.66B | 14.06 | 13.98% | 3.62% | -20.64% | 14.88% |
* Financial Sector Average
TSE:POW
Power Corp of Canada
68.40
21.51
45.86%
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Power Corp of Canada Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Power Corporation Names James O’Sullivan as Next CEO in Planned Leadership Transition
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Power Corporation of Canada has announced a planned leadership transition in which long-time executive R. Jeffrey Orr will move from President and Chief Executive Officer to Vice-Chair of the corporation, effective July 1, 2026. He has spent 25 ye...
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