Rating Change
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts downgraded Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) from Outperform to Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
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Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) Downgraded to Market Perform by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts downgraded Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) from Outperform to Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) · downgrade
- Firm
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
- Rating
- Outperform to Market Perform
- Price at event
- $9.40
- Market capitalization
- $3.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded Genworth Financial from Outperform to Market Perform on October 9, 2026.
Market Context
Genworth Financial, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $9.40 with a market capitalization of $3.7B. The stock has gained 7.5% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Genworth Financial, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| May 13, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Market Perform rating mean for GNW?
A rating of Market Perform from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reflects the analyst's outlook on Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the GNW forecast page.