Zacks Investment Research
04 Mar 2026, 14:51 UTC · 35w ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The article identifies VOYA and several peers as trading at significant discounts to industry price-to-book averages, which may attract value investors. However, for VOYA, this valuation discount coincides with recent underperformance relative to the broader life insurance industry.
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What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish
Voya Financial (VOYA) has an average analyst price target of $85.40, representing a potential upside of 25.4% from its last closing price.
So whatStrong positive price target consensus typically acts as a bullish catalyst for individual stock price appreciation.
More positive than 76% of claims this week
Consensus estimates for VOYA indicate earnings per share growth of 11.4% for 2026 and 16.3% for 2027.
So whatConsistent double-digit earnings growth forecasts generally support a higher valuation and positive investor sentiment.
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The stock's forward price-to-book value of 0.94X is significantly lower than the life insurance industry average of 1.81X, suggesting potential undervaluation despite a 3.4% price decline over the past year.
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More positive than 62% of claims this week
Voya Financial is trading at a forward price-to-book value of 0.94X, significantly lower than the life insurance industry average of 1.81X.
More positive than 48% of claims this week
VOYA's shares have lost 3.4% over the past year, underperforming the industry's 5.9% growth.
More negative than 65% of claims this week
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More positive than 74% of ticker scores this week
The company has a Value Score of A, positive earnings growth projections, and a potential 25.4% price upside.
More positive than 58% of ticker scores this week
The stock is noted as trading at a discount to the industry average, which is presented as a positive value trait.
More positive than 58% of ticker scores this week
The stock is noted as trading at a discount to the industry average, which is presented as a positive value trait.
More positive than 58% of ticker scores this week
The stock is noted as trading at a discount to the industry average, which is presented as a positive value trait.
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More positive than 36% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as trading at a discount within the Zacks Life Insurance industry.
More positive than 36% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as trading at a discount within the Zacks Life Insurance industry.
More positive than 36% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as trading at a discount within the Zacks Life Insurance industry.
More positive than 36% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as trading at a discount within the Zacks Life Insurance industry.
More positive than 36% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as trading at a discount within the Zacks Life Insurance industry.
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Price agrees with the score
$99.01 vs $67.61 close before publication (Mar 3) · not market-adjusted
VOYA chart →+26.0%
Price agrees with the score
$43.24 vs $34.32 close before publication (Mar 3) · not market-adjusted
MFC chart →+17.5%
Price agrees with the score
$40.05 vs $34.08 close before publication (Mar 3) · not market-adjusted
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